9. Is it possible to apply for a student visa with a provisional degree?
10. Will I be responsible for obtaining my student visa or my onboarding advisor?
11. Will KAUST assist with the visa process for my dependents( spouse / children)?
12. What is the procedure for Iqama( residence permit) issuance once I arrive?
13. When will I receive my Iqama?
14. Do I pay for my visa expenses?
• KAUST admission letter: This will be sent automatically once you have completed the onboarding form.
• Visa medical checkup and resulting report.
• Attested educational degrees: These should be attested by the Saudi Cultural Mission.
• A valid passport.
9. Is it possible to apply for a student visa with a provisional degree?
Please inquire with your visa agent / KSA embassy in your home country if they accept your provisional degree( degree certificate) to apply for your student visa. If they don ' t, you need to wait until your official degree is issued. Please note that you must join KAUST before the start of the semester.
10. Will I be responsible for obtaining my student visa or my onboarding advisor?
You are responsible for obtaining your student visa by contacting your visa agency, providing the visa requirements, and submitting to the Saudi Embassy.
11. Will KAUST assist with the visa process for my dependents( spouse / children)?
12. What is the procedure for Iqama( residence permit) issuance once I arrive?
Once you arrive at KAUST, you will need to do your Iqama medical test, which will be arranged during the orientation week on campus. If you arrive after Orientation Week, you will receive an email from your Onboarding Advisor with the date and time to attend the Iqama medical session at KAUST Health. Once your medical is done, you will be able to submit your iqama request through the GA portal. The issuance of the Iqama from Government Affairs will take approximately 7-10 days after arrival, and you will receive an email once your iqama is ready for pick up at the Government Affairs Service Center( GASC) on the spine.
13. When will I receive my Iqama?
You will receive your Iqama from the Government Affairs Service Center( GASC) approximately 7-10 days after arrival.
14. Do I pay for my visa expenses?
Yes. After you arrive, KAUST will provide you with visa cost assistance that would be paid with your first stipend to assist with incurred visa costs and associated expenses during the onboarding phase.
Whether your dependents are arriving with you to KAUST or coming at a later stage, the Onboarding Advisor would support you in getting the visa invitation letter for your dependents, assigning you to a family unit, and their travel arrangements.