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Working in Saudi Arabia

Working or carrying out a professional activity in Saudi Arabia requires obtaining an appropriate professional visa, regardless of the duration or nature of the assignment.

As a self-employed person (entrepreneur, consultant, freelancer):

You can:

• Travel to Saudi Arabia to meet with partners, attend trade shows, negotiate or manage contracts;
• Create or develop a self-employed activity, in collaboration with a local entity or as part of an investment.
• ⚠️ This generally requires a Business Visa, granted upon invitation from a Saudi company or sponsoring organization.

As an employee (contract worker):

You can:

• Be seconded by your company under a service contract with a local partner;
• Be recruited directly by a Saudi company, under a local contract (fixed-term or permanent);
• Carry out intra-group mobility (between a parent company and its subsidiary in Saudi Arabia);
• Complete a professional internship or training assignment.

These situations generally require a work visa, linked to mandatory sponsorship (sponsor/Saudi company), as well as a residence permit for long-term assignments.

Traveling to Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia is opening up to international tourism with an electronic visa (e-visa) available for short stays for discovery, vacations, or cultural visits.

What can you do with a tourist visa?

With a tourist visa, you can:

• Visit major cities and cultural sites: Riyadh, Jeddah, Al-Ula, Medina (excluding holy sites for non-Muslims);
• Discover listed sites (such as Hegra – a UNESCO World Heritage Site) and participate in events (festivals, exhibitions, concerts);
• Enjoy leisure activities: diving in the Red Sea, desert, hiking, shopping, and gastronomy;
• Validity: up to 1 year (multiple entries possible);
• Length of stay: up to 90 cumulative days per year.

Qualification requirements:

• Passport valid for at least 6 months after the entry date; Be a national of a country eligible for an e-visa (including France);
• Complete an online application with a passport photo and payment by credit card;
• Mandatory health insurance is automatically included in the application.

Rules to follow on site

• Respect cultural and religious codes: modest dress, respectful behavior;
• Alcohol, drugs, and inappropriate behavior are strictly prohibited;
• Foreign women are not required to wear the abaya, but must dress modestly.

Studying & Training in Singapore

Studying or training in Singapore is subject to strict conditions set by local authorities. The type of program (long-term studies, professional training, internship, academic exchange) determines the type of visa required and the procedures to follow.

Higher Education (university, school, institute)

You can:

• Pursue a university or technical degree at a recognized institution (NUS, NTU, SMU, polytechnics, etc.);
• Join an exchange program as part of a partnership between your home university and a Singaporean university;
• Pursue a full-cycle program (bachelor's, master's, PhD) or specialized studies.
• To do this, you must obtain a Student Pass (study permit), issued by the ICA (Immigration & Checkpoints Authority) after admission to an accredited institution.

Vocational Training & Internships

You can also:

• Take a vocational or certified training course at an accredited school in Singapore (e.g., IT, management, hospitality, etc.);
• Complete an internship in a company or local organization, related to your university studies or career plan;
• Depending on the duration and the host organization, you will need to apply for a Training Work Permit or a Training Employment Pass (if the internship is paid or exceeds 3 months).