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A plain-language walkthrough of every step, document and deadline, from block visa to embassy issuance.
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Your Saudi employer secures a block visa that defines your approved job title.
Your degree and experience are verified against the block-visa job title.
A U.S. physician completes the medical report with the required lab work.
Medical reports, employment contracts and any required background checks are prepared for apostille. Degrees and professional credentials are verified through the QVP.
A power of attorney (E-Wakala) is issued and the application is registered in Enjaz.
The complete file is submitted and the visa is issued in your passport.
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The Qualification Verification Program (QVP) runs under Saudi Arabia's Professional Accreditation Program (PACC).
It verifies that your degree and professional experience match the job title on your employer's block visa. A mismatch can stall the entire application, so confirm the title early.
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~2 weeks
Processing once your file is complete.
Prep
Most time goes into gathering the QVP, medical report and apostilles.
90 days
Medical reports expire, so sequencing your steps matters.
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No. A Saudi employer must first obtain a block visa and sponsor your application. The job title on the block visa drives the rest of the process.
Credential notarization is no longer required for the QVP step. You pre-register at qvp.pacc.sa and submit your credentials for verification.
90 days from issue. Plan the medical exam so it is still valid when your file reaches the embassy.
An FBI Identity History Summary issued within the last 90 days, carrying a U.S. Department of State apostille.
If you worked there within the last 3 years, you must provide the final-exit notice from your previous employment.