Saudi Arabia Domestic Worker Visa (Musaned) for Bangladeshis
Last verified: September 2, 2026
Quick facts
- Processing time
- 4–10 weeks
- Government fee
- about $300
- Start preparing
- about 4 months before your move
- Steps in the plan
- 8
- Need an apostille
- None
- Need a translation
- None
- Job offer
- Required
“Start preparing” covers gathering documents, the 4–10 weeks decision wait and two weeks of slack. Add apostille and translation costs to the government fee.
Overview
Separate route for domestic and household workers, processed through Saudi Arabia's Musaned platform rather than the standard Qiwa work-permit flow. Musaned exists to make the contract, wage and recruitment terms auditable, so insist on a Musaned-registered contract — it is your main protection against unlicensed brokers, which are the single biggest risk in this corridor. Domestic workers cannot sponsor family and the visa does not lead to residency. BMET clearance and a GAMCA medical are still mandatory.
This page covers Bangladeshis. For every nationality we track, see the Saudi Arabia Domestic Worker Visa (Musaned) overview.
Requirements for Bangladeshis
| Minimum annual income | No requirement |
| Minimum savings | No requirement |
| Job offer required | Yes |
| Degree required | No |
| Family can join | No |
| Path to permanent residency | No |
Processing time & costs
Typical processing takes 4–10 weeks after applying. The government fee is approximately $300. Difficulty: 2/5.
Documents you'll need
- Verify the agency is BMET-licensed and the employer is on MusanedThe employer must be on Musaned, which records the contract and wages on a government platform.
- Obtain the Musaned-registered employment contractShould state salary, rest days, working hours and job description.
- Complete the GAMCA medical examinationValid GAMCA clearance is required for the visa.
- Attend mandatory domestic-worker trainingBMET-run training for household workers covering the job, your rights and complaint channels.
- Visa stamping at the Saudi EmbassyProcessed through the Musaned route rather than standard Qiwa channels.
- Complete BMET registration and collect the smart cardRegister at probashi.gov.bd, pay the fee and give biometrics; airport immigration checks the card.
- Save emergency contacts before you flyKeep embassy numbers for Riyadh and Jeddah, the Musaned complaint line and your BMET number.
- Obtain your Iqama and register with the EmbassyThe employer issues the Iqama and is not entitled to keep your passport.
The full ordered checklist — with timing, dependencies, apostille and translation flags, and personalized due dates — is part of the paid plan.
Not moving yet?
The Domestic Worker Visa (Musaned) takes about 4 months from first document to moving day. Tell us when you plan to move and we’ll email you once, on the day you should start.
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Check my eligibilityFrequently asked questions
- How long does the Saudi Arabia Domestic Worker Visa (Musaned) take for Bangladeshis?
- Typical processing time is 4–10 weeks after applying, plus the time needed to gather documents.
- What does the Domestic Worker Visa (Musaned) cost?
- The government fee is approximately $300. Additional costs (translations, apostilles, insurance) vary by case.
- Do Bangladeshis need a job offer for the Domestic Worker Visa (Musaned)?
- Yes. A job offer from an employer in Saudi Arabia is required before applying.
- Can I bring my family on the Domestic Worker Visa (Musaned)?
- This visa does not directly cover accompanying family members.
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Always confirm requirements with the official government source. This guide is general information, not legal advice.