According to the Indian Ministry of External Affairs, the Indian community in Saudi Arabia is the second-largest expatriate group, with a population of over 2.4 million. What can be termed as bad news for Indians, applying for a work visa in Saudi Arabia is about to become more challenging. Reports suggest that the Gulf nation has implemented major changes to its visa regulations for foreign workers. These new rules have come into effect from January 14. From now on, the Indian workers who wish to travel to Saudi Arabia must complete pre-verification of their professional and educational qualifications before applying. Additionally, Saudi Arabia has revised the rules for renewing residence permits (Iqama) for expatriates. It is important to note that these changes will have an important and significant impact on one of the major expatriate groups in Saudi Arabia. According to the Indian Ministry of External Affairs, the Indian community in Saudi Arabia is the second-largest expatriate group, with a population of over 2.4 million. Both professionals and non-professionals need to obtain work visas to work there. What do Indians need for a Saudi Work Visa? A job offer letter is a must. One must obtain a job offer from […]