Domestic Worker Visa (Maid/Helper)
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Domestic Worker Visa (Maid/Helper)

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At a Glance

Processing Time

14-28 days

Application Fee

500 SAR

Stay Duration

2 years

Renewable

Varies

Job Offer

Not Required

Dependents

Not Specified

PR Pathway

No

This visa does not offer a direct route to permanent residency.

Remote Work

Not Required

Overview

Employment visa for domestic workers (housemaids, nannies, drivers) employed by Saudi families. Sponsor must meet income requirements and provide notarized employment contract.

The Domestic Worker Visa allows Saudi families and residents to hire household staff including maids, nannies, and drivers. The employer must meet minimum income requirements and the contract must be properly notarized.

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Requirements

Financial

Minimum Savings

3,000 EUR

Documentation

Applicant Documents

Valid passport

Current passport

Medical examination

Health tests from approved clinic

Sponsor Documents

Saudi ID or Iqama

Employer identification

Employment contract

Bilingual (Arabic/English) notarized contract

Salary verification

Proof of minimum monthly income

Marital status certificate

For male sponsors (must be married)

Security deposit

SAR 2,000-5,000 refundable deposit

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Advantages

  • Legal domestic employment pathway
  • Automated processing through Musaned
  • Clear employment terms in contract
  • Renewable as needed

Considerations

  • Employer income requirements
  • Strict contract requirements
  • Notarization process can be lengthy
  • Male sponsors must be married
  • Security deposit may be required

Application Process

1

Meet employer eligibility

Employer must be Saudi or valid resident with minimum salary

2

Draft employment contract

Prepare contract in Arabic and English

3

Notarize contract

Get contract certified by notary public and Saudi embassy

4

Submit through Musaned

Apply via Ministry of Human Resources portal

5

Provide worker documents

Submit passport and medical results

6

Visa issuance

Approved through automated electronic system

Application Forms

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