Ministry of Labor Welfare / Employment Certificate → 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
Visa / licensing: Saudi Work Visa · Translation: Arabic
Saudi Arabia requires the Ministry of Labor Welfare / Employment Certificate to be presented with a certified Arabic translation and สถานทูตซาอุดีอาระเบีย legalisation prior to submission.
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Why Saudi Arabia relies on this document: Requires Saudi Cultural Office + Embassy + MOFA Riyadh attestation.
End-to-end timeline for Saudi Arabia: request Ministry of Labor Welfare / Employment Certificate (3-7 days) → Arabic certified translation → MFA → สถานทูตซาอุดีอาระเบีย attestation (THB 2,200-3,500)
Primary visa / licensing pathways: Saudi work visa, SCFHS licensing, MOH/MOL approvals
How it works
- 1
Requirements check
Compare destination authority's current requirements against the latest format of Ministry of Labor Welfare / Employment Certificate.
- 2
Request Ministry of Labor Welfare / Employment Certificate
Filed via power of attorney; turnaround 3-7 days.
- 3
Translate to Arabic
Translator listed by destination authority or MFA; vocational glossary applied.
- 4
MFA legalisation
Chaeng Wattana — 2-3 working days.
- 5
สถานทูตซาอุดีอาระเบีย attestation
Fee approximately THB 2,200-3,500
- 6
Delivery
Tracked DHL to your Saudi Arabia employer / council / university.
Frequently asked questions
Does Saudi Arabia accept Apostille?
No — full embassy chain via สถานทูตซาอุดีอาระเบีย is required.
Required translation language?
Arabic
Primary visa?
Saudi Work Visa
End-to-end time in Thailand?
7-14 working days for a standard dossier.