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Updated July 2024

Saudi Arabia has become a dream destination for work in recent years, offering favorable immigration and work opportunities for global talents. One such initiative is the Qualification Verification Program (QVP), which simplifies the accreditation of degree certificates and qualifications for professionals, thereby increasing their chances of getting hired.

Continue reading this Wego article to learn everything you need to know about the Saudi Qualification Verification Program (QVP).

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What is the Saudi QVP?

Saudi Arabia has been implementing significant reforms in the work sector in recent years, aiming to diversify its economy beyond its sole dependency on oil by 2030. One such initiative is the Qualification Verification Program or QVP, designed to enhance the quality of recruitment and increase the efficiency of the labor market in the country.

Under the Professional Accreditation Program (PACC) by the Saudi Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development, there are two verification programs:

Saudi Skill Verification Program: This program targets vocational workers.
Qualification Verification Program: This program is for professionals to get their professional degrees and other educational qualifications accredited.

By having their qualifications validated by the government, candidates gain trust, making the hiring process smoother and more efficient for companies.

Which professions need to be verified with the program?

Certain professionals working in specific fields can get their certificates accredited through the Qualification Verification Program. Here are the 17 professions eligible for this facility:

Agriculture
Aviation
Commerce
Construction
Contracting and construction
Culture
Education
Energy
Entertainment
Financial
Health
IT and telecom
Logistics
Media
Sports
Tourism
Industry and mineral resources

To confirm if you can use this program, visit the PACC official website and select your program from the drop-down menu. Your occupation code will be entered automatically, generating a result that indicates whether you qualify for the Qualification Verification Program or if you need to use the Skill Verification Program.

Alternatively, if your occupation requires Skill Verification, please refer to our dedicated article on this topic for more information:

Saudi Skill Verification Program: How to Get Your Professional Skills Certified in Saudi Arabia?

How to get your certificates verified via the Saudi QVP website?

After determining if you can use the Qualification Verification Program (QVP), the verification process is straightforward and involves three main steps: registering, uploading documents, and paying for the verification.

Here is a detailed walkthrough of these steps:

Creating an account and logging in

Visit the official QVP website and click on “Register”
Register by submitting your email ID and phone number
Create a password for your account
Enter the OTP sent to your mobile phone. Your account is now registered
Log in using the credentials you set

Verification process

After logging in, you’ll be asked to submit a copy of your passport
Fill in your personal data, including name, gender, nationality, date of birth, country of residence, passport number, and expiry date
On the next page, and the verification process begins. Click “Start Request”
The next page is divided into four parts:
- Personal details: Information previously entered will appear here
- Education: Submit information such as the name of your university or college, education level, major or field of study, start and end date of study, and your degree certificates and awards
- Employment details: Indicate whether you have employment in Saudi Arabia with a yes or no option
- Summary: review all the details you have submitted, check the terms and conditions, and proceed by clicking “Next”

Payment

The payment page appears where you can pay for the service using either a Visa or MasterCard
After your payment, click “Go to Main Page.” Under “Your Requests,” you can see your application and its status
From here, you can preview your application or withdraw your request if needed

You will be notified about your verification status. Once your certificates are verified, the QVP platform will send a request to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) for entry visa issuance. They will follow up with the QVP platform until you receive a notification regarding the issuing of your entry visa.

If you have any further doubts or queries, you can contact the QVP team at [email protected]