Step-by-Step Guide - Work in Saudia Arabia after FCPS from Pakistan
Dental professionals who have completed post-graduation (FCPS) in Pakistan can work in Saudi Arabia as specialists or consultants. Recently, MDS has also been recognized by the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties (SCFHS). You can work in Saudi Arabia for 6 months on a temporary license, during which you pass the SCFHS licensing (prometric) exam to be classified and registered by SCFHS.
This blog simply provides step-by-step information to understand the documentation procedure in Pakistan for applying for a work visa in Saudi Arabia.
What are the documents required for a Saudi Arabia work visa?
- Attested job offer letter (sent from Saudia by employer)
- Attested Degrees from Saudi culture and embassy (procedure mentioned below)
- Valid current passport (attach all the previous passports)
- FRC – Family registration certificate from NADRA
- Passport size pictures (12) on white background in shirt and tie
- Medical examination fitness report (original) (procedure mentioned below)
- Biometric fingerprints receipts (2) from the Etimad center
- Original CNIC
What documents are required for Saudi culture and embassy FCPS and BDS degree attestation?
- Following BDS Documents:
- BDS degree (attested from UHS, HEC and MOFA)
- BDS transcript
- BDS bonafide (attested from UHS, MOFA)
- BDS online verification payment slip (Challan can be downloaded from the UHS website)
- Following FCPS Documents:
- FCPS degree (attested from CPSP, HEC and MOFA)
- FCPS transcript (Note: HEC doesn’t attest FCPS transcript)
- FCPS bonafide (attested from CPSP, MOFA)
- FCPS online verification payment slip (Challan can be downloaded from CPSP fellow portal)
- Valid Passport
- Attested job offer letter (sent from Saudia by employer)
HEC: Higher Education Commission, Pakistan
CPSP: College of Physicians and Surgeons, Pakistan
MOFA: Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Pakistan
How to get a medical examination appointment?
You can take a medical examination appointment at https://www.wafid.com
(Note: Validity for the medical examination appointment slip is for 1 month)
What are the requirements for a Protector Stamp on a passport after the embassy issues a Visa?
Documents required are:
- Your CNIC copy
- Your Wife or Family member’s CNIC copy
- Your personal Bank Account number
- Job offers letter copy
- Affidavit that you are not doing any government job
Note: you have to go to the protectorate of emigrant’s center (Lahore) for a protector stamp with the agent for biometrics.
Last Updated: August, 2024
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