Important Update for Professionals Seeking Employment Visa for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Important Update for Professionals Seeking Employment Visa for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Key Implications of Qualification Verification Programme (QVP):

• QVP is now a mandatory requirement for work visa stamping in Saudi Arabia.
• Professionals must verify their educational qualifications, professional certifications, and work experience through the QVP portal.
• Employers must also comply with the new regulations to avoid any delays in the hiring process.

Benefits of QVP:

1. Streamlined employment process: QVP simplifies the hiring process for employers and ensures that the shown academics documents are genuine and true to the given information.

2. Increased credibility: Verified professionals enhance their credibility.

3. Improved workforce quality: QVP ensures that foreign professionals meet required standards.

What documents are required to apply QVP:

Documents required to get QVP report are:

1. A proper scan of Front and backside of your academic certificate which needs to be verified.

2. Passport details

3. Work experience details.

4. Copy of Saudi Job Offer (if available)

5. Saudi visa copy (if applicable).

Here's how the QVP process works:

• Create an account: Firstly you need to create an account using your personal details.
• Document Submission: Applicants must submit their educational certificates, professional certifications, and work experience documents for verification on https://qvp.pacc.sa/home and pay requisite fees.
• Verification: The QVP portal verifies the documents with the issuing authorities. The processing of applications are likely to be completed within 14 business days from the date of application however incase of non-receiving of genuineness report from concerned university/ board the process may face delay.
• Approval Report: Once verified, the QVP issues a report confirming the authenticity of the documents.