Wednesday, January 21, 2009

is it true you have to have a work visa or sponsorship to live in saudi arabia


is it true you have to have a work visa or sponsorship to live in saudi arabia?
is it possible for someone from america to move to saudi arabia and not be married to anyone there without a visa or sponsorship of any kind? what exactly are the requirments to move from america to saudi arabia? thanks a bunch!
Saudi Arabia - 5 Answers
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1 :
hey its very easy to move there... but being an american you might not want to move there, unless you want to leive in fear. you likly to get shot, kindaped for ransome or something. ive been shot 2 times in saudi.
2 :
depends are you male or female what profession are you in and will you get work there all thing to worry bout oh yeah and the being american thing as well ???
3 :
It is not easy to move there. Saudi Arabia is one of the most difficult countries to move to or even just visit, though they are opening up to some tourism. Most people who work in Saudi Arabia get their jobs in their home country and then are transferred over to Arabia. Their company usually pays for their visa, housing, salary, and school for their kids (if married and have kids). If you are single, you will likely be put in a place with other single men from your company. If you want to move there, contact businesses who operate in the Kingdom and they will let you know more. Aramco is one of the largest and has mostly Americans working for them (though it is Saudi run and controlled).
4 :
as "gomideast" said Saudi Arabia, sadly, is very difficult to get in. You should have a reason for the visit. If it was for some kind of work it will be easier for you to get a visa but if was for tourism it will depend on the time you are coming in. Try to avoid Haj season or Ramadan, unless you want to go to Haj, because every body is applying for a visa. If you want to stay in Saudi Arabia it will be easier for you to come with a work visa and then try to renew it.
5 :
In order to work in Saudi Arabia, you need to have a sponser & a work permit. other than that you will not be able to even travel to Saudi Arabia. It doesn't matter if you are married or not. so if you do want to move to Saudi Arabia you better start sending your cv to companies there.