Job Discussion Forums

Joese · Joined: 12 Apr 2011 Posts: 25

Does anybody know what an "exit letter" is? The Saudi consulate is asking me for that before they give me an employment visa. I've never heard of such a thing. How am I supposed to have an exit letter before I've even started working?

It seems one can't deal with the Saudi consulate in a fair, rational, and professional manner. They ask for things without clarifying, helpful information.

nomad soul · Joined: 31 Jan 2010 Posts: 11454 Location: The real world

An exit (release) letter is for those who have previously worked in Saudi Arabia and finished out their employment with xyz employer. You would/should have gotten this document from said employer before leaving the job on final exit. (This is for iqama holders and not those on biz visit visas.) Without it, you won't be able to return to Saudi Arabia for employment purposes.

Joese · Joined: 12 Apr 2011 Posts: 25

Thank you, nomad soul.

scot47 · Joined: 10 Jan 2003 Posts: 15343

Also known in English as NOC or LONO

No Objection Certificate
or
Letter Of No Objection

! quote from the legal advice page of the "Arab News" a couple of years ago. "This is no longer a legal requirement but is now required in some instances for adminstrative reasons."

Remember to study Lewis Carroll before you come here.

johnslat · Posted: Fri Nov 30, 2012 10:27 pm Post subject:

Dear scot47,

Ah, you beat me to it:

http://forums.eslcafe.com/job/viewtopic.php?t=98985&highlight=letter+objection

As with so many other things in Saudi, it's not a legal requirement, but it may be a requirement Rolling Eyes

But since it only applies to those who have worked in Saudi before, Joese should have NO need (not to mention no ability) to produce one.

Regards,
John