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fai2anMember25 April 2023 15:28:46

I am after a bit of advice if someone has recently moved to saudia Arabia from UK. I have had an offer letter which I have accepted and returned to the employer. The way they have explained me is the following but was hoping if anyone could add a bit of flavour I.e timescales things to watch out etc

I should get a contract which I will sign and return. They will then assign me a visa processing company who which process the visa on my behalf. When I arrive in SA I will then have to apply for iqama. Does anyone know what is actually involved in the visa process and how long it takes etc?

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