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Bangladesh to Saudi Arabia: pre-departure checklist

If you want to go to Saudi Arabia for work the legal way, check this list before you pay anyone.

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The most important rule

Do not pay any large amount before independently verifying the job, employer, visa and payment terms. An agency licence alone does not prove its Saudi Arabia job offer is genuine.

Analysis at a glance

Risk: Medium — verification essential
Region
Middle East
Permit / visa
Work visa and Iqama (residence permit)
How hiring works
Employer obtains visa on Qiwa → BMET-licensed agency → SVP (Takamol) skills test for many jobs → medical, Tasheer biometrics, visa stamping and BMET clearance → Iqama on arrival
Where you apply
Saudi embassy in Dhaka; biometrics at the Tasheer centre (Jamuna Future Park)
Typical total cost
৳4–7 lakh (approx.)
Government-fixed cost
৳1,65,000 (government ceiling — verify the latest figure)
Typical salary
SAR 800–2,000/month (cleaners/general workers about 800–1,000; semi-skilled more)
Timeline
2–4 months
Language
Basic Arabic or English helps
Common sectors
Construction · Driver · Cleaning · Hospitality · Domestic work

Cost and salary are editorial estimates — they vary by offer, sector and time. This is not a job, visa or salary guarantee.

1. Before paying the broker

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1. Verify the broker and agency

1. Verify the broker and agency

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2. Verify the job in Saudi Arabia

2. Verify the job in Saudi Arabia

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3. Work permit and visa

3. Work permit and visa

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4. Money and contract

4. Money and contract

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5. Before travel

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2. Verify on official websites

Bangladesh

Destination country

Remember: a screenshot of an online application or a PDF shown by the agency is not final proof of approval. Verify through the official portal or the relevant authority.

3. Stop paying if you see these signs

Warning signs

  • “100% visa guarantee” or “there are never any rejections”.
  • Keeping the employer's name secret.
  • Pressure to pay quickly without time to verify.
  • Talking only on WhatsApp with no written contract.
  • Asking you to start working on a visit/tourist visa.
  • Repeatedly asking for more money without proof of approval or refund.
  • “Free visa” or “Azad visa” — no such legal visa exists; you risk becoming undocumented.
  • Demanding many times the government-fixed cost without receipts.

4. A message you can send the broker

Copy into WhatsApp or SMS

Before starting the Saudi Arabia work permit process, I would like to confirm a few things: 1. What is the Saudi Arabia employer's company name, address and registration number? 2. Can I verify the job offer and the signed contract? 3. Through which process will the Work visa and Iqama (residence permit) be applied for? 4. Will you give me the official application number or online proof I can verify? 5. What is the total cost, the step-by-step payment, and the refund terms if the visa fails? 6. Can you give references of workers from Bangladesh who went to Saudi Arabia successfully through you? I will decide on payment only after verifying all information and the contract.

Our advice

Before paying any agency, collect its name, RL licence number, the Saudi Arabia company name and the total package price. With these you can check the risks one by one — or send them to us and we will review them with you.

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