90 day visa to iqama

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Member since 30 March 2015

wavelengthMember30 March 2015 17:27:00

I was offer a teaching position by a company in saudi Arabia. I had to send my passport off to an agent, and he took my passport to the embassy. They put a visa in my passport that is valid for 90 days and allows me to stay for 90 consecutive days.

I can't read Arabic, so I'm not sure what type of visa this is. The company says they processed me under a "work visa" and it would be changed to an Iqama when I get there. Yet I didn't have to do a medical in England or present a police clearance. In addition, the visa was obtained in one day.

Can some one please help by shedding light on this situation? What type of visa do I most likely have? Can it be changed into an Iqama while I'm in Saudi working?

Thanks

rareshine Serial expat

Member since 29 November 2013

rareshineSerial expat30 March 2015 19:54:16

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my stamped visa was 90 days as well which turned into an iqamah but i had to get medical and police report before the stamp.

the only visa transferable into an iqamah is an employment visa.

wavelength Member

Member since 30 March 2015

wavelengthMember30 March 2015 20:04:48

Thank you!

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