Is A Degree Attestation is not mandatory for work in Saudi ?

Krus · 2015-06-25T02:45:41+02:00

Explore whether degree attestation is mandatory for working in Riyadh, especially for new job seekers. Get insights on visa requirements too.

Krus Member

Member since 25 June 2015

KrusMember25 June 2015 00:45:41

Hi ,
Recently I accepted a job offer from one of the company in Saudi. Then I had to submit the medical reports & my passport to the consultancy who is taking care of my VISA process. And consultancy said I don't need to do Degree attestation as its not required in my case (Saudi employer mentioned to the consultancy). so want to know Is A Degree Attestation is not mandatory for work in Saudi? or its valid for only fresher candidate?聽 Also do I need to submit my passport to the consultancy for the VISA process?
A bit guidance can much help.
Thanks for the response !
Krus

hamudi ViP

Member since 28 January 2011

hamudiViP25 June 2015 08:34:55

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It all depends from company to company. Before the attestation was validated by MOL but now since it's done online it's getting validated by HR.

I'm surprised to find that a lot of companies are now not checking it.

seeker of truth ViP

Member since 12 September 2010

seeker of truthViP25 June 2015 09:06:33

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For engineers and nurses, it is required!

Please correct me if I'm wrong.

hamudi ViP

Member since 28 January 2011

hamudiViP25 June 2015 09:17:04

1981

seeker of truth wrote:
For engineers and nurses, it is required!

Please correct me if I'm wrong.

That's for sure, Engineers and nurses no doubt as long as the profession on iqama says so.

TheLegendLeads ViP

Member since 06 April 2010

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TheLegendLeadsViP25 June 2015 13:45:58

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That's the most important point. Depends on what king of visa you are coming on. Of course, the degree won't be needed if you are going on... say a labor profession (worst case scenario).

By the way, it's absolutely important to know what profession on visa your employer is processing for you.

tanmay0151 New member

Member since 03 January 2018

tanmay0151New member15 November 2020 04:17:28

I have membership ID .but my yaqeen is not verified .it is showing Red Cross mark and also degree is not attested and my iqama is going to be expire on January .please advice me

Regards
Tanmay Srivastava

shahmurtaza0510 Active member

Member since 29 July 2020

shahmurtaza0510Active member15 November 2020 04:52:56

Hello Krus,

I manage a corporate immigration consultancy myself so here is my advice / questions :

1- check the profession they are giving you on your visa. This should be stated on visa documents / contract;

2- if the profession is of technical nature or managerial, you will definitely need to have an attested degree / diploma.

3- confirm which country are you going to apply from ?

shahmurtaza0510 Active member

Member since 29 July 2020

shahmurtaza0510Active member15 November 2020 04:55:22

I think you are mixing up topics. I believe you are in KSA on Iqama and you have a SCE membership application as 鈥減ending鈥�. If this is a renewal case and this is your first application to SCE this year then you should be ok with the renewal.

If your SCE membership聽 has been pending since last Iqama renewal then this will be a problem.

tanmay0151 New member

Member since 03 January 2018

tanmay0151New member15 November 2020 05:50:36

Actually my yaqeen is not verified it is showing Red Cross mark .I don鈥檛 know how they give me membership without degree attesting . Now my iqama and membership is going to be expire on January . So I want to confirm that they will renew my iqama or not I have doubt on yaqeen not verified it is showing Red Cross mark and degree is also not attested but I receive valid membership id .please advice they will renew my iqama to not in January