https://vision2030.ai/tags/iqama/Recent content in Iqama on SAUDI VISION 2030 Intelligence PlatformHugoenSat, 18 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://vision2030.ai/encyclopedia/how-to-get-work-permit-saudi/Sun, 22 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://vision2030.ai/encyclopedia/how-to-get-work-permit-saudi/<h2 id="how-to-get-a-work-permit-in-saudi-arabia-in-2025">How to Get a Work Permit in Saudi Arabia in 2025</h2> <p>To get a work permit in Saudi Arabia in 2025, a foreign worker needs an employer sponsor, MHRSD/Qiwa approval, a stamped work visa, medical clearance, biometric registration and then an Iqama. The process is digitalised but still employer-initiated and subject to <a href="https://vision2030.ai/encyclopedia/saudisation/">Saudisation</a> and Nitaqat quota compliance.</p> <h2 id="overview-of-the-process">Overview of the Process</h2> <p>The work permit process in Saudi Arabia follows a sequential pathway: employer obtains a visa block allocation, employer applies for a work visa for the specific employee, employee enters Saudi Arabia on a work visa, employee undergoes medical examination and biometric registration, and the Iqama is issued. The entire process typically requires four to twelve weeks from initial application to Iqama issuance, depending on nationality, occupation, and processing volumes.</p>