Saudi employment visas for Bangladeshi workers follow a fixed sequence of government and embassy steps. Recruiting offices coordinate most steps, but workers should understand the order so they know when to visit Dhaka, which documents to prepare, and how to use online tracking.
Common Saudi visa categories from Bangladesh
- Housemaid / domestic worker — Musaned entry, medical, MOFA, Tasheer, police clearance, embassy typing, BMET, ticket.
- House driver, female visa, Amel Manzil — Similar paths with small differences (e.g. driving licence check for drivers).
- Company / general employment — May include wakala, Takamul certificate, and company-specific checks.
Typical processing stages (in order)
- Musaned entry and contract (for applicable visas)
- Training certificate / Saudi check (where required)
- Medical examination and online medical report
- MOFA (Ministry of Foreign Affairs) submission
- Medical update by the medical center
- Tasheer fingerprint appointment in Dhaka
- Police clearance (original submitted to office)
- Embassy file typing and visa issue
- BMET training, fingerprint, manpower submit, clearance
- Flight ticket and departure
Documents workers should keep ready
- Valid passport (6+ months validity recommended)
- Passport-size photos and medical fitness card when issued
- Police clearance matching passport name, father name, district, and police station
- Visa copy and sponsor details after visa issue
- BMET training certificate if already completed
How long does processing take?
Timelines vary by visa type, medical center, embassy workload, and sponsor. Medical reports often appear online within 3–5 days. MOFA may take 1–2 days after medical upload. Embassy visa issue can be 1–2 days once the file is complete. BMET manpower clearance often needs about 5–7 days after submit. Your recruiting office gives the most accurate dates for your file.
Track progress with your passport number
BD2SAUDI provides passport-based tracking so you can see overall progress percentage, the current waiting step, and plain-language guidance—for example when to come for Tasheer fingerprint on your scheduled date.
Ready to check your file? Track progress with your passport number.