8 conditions for Saudi professional verification program

Saudi HRSD Ministry has launched the “Professional Verification” program, under which doctors, engineers, accountants, technicians, and paramedical staff must pass a test to renew their Iqama.

Check exam eligibility of worker.

A worker in Saudi Arabia can check the exam eligibility under Professional Verification Program through the SVP Qiwa website. To do that,

• Open the website: https://svp-local.pacc.sa/worker-eligibilty
• Enter your Iqama Number.
• Click on the “Check” button.

• Occupation XXX is not required to take the exam yet: It means that you are required to take the test under the Saudi professional verification program but it is not yet required.
• Worker is not examined yet in occupation: You must register on the Qiwa website (explained below). It does not mean that you have failed the test.
• The labor passed the exam in occupation: Congratulations on passing the Saudi professional verification test.

Professional verification test Structure

Saudi professional verification program will include practical and theoretical tests in the workers’ specialized fields.

• The fee for the Saudi professional verification test is SR 650.
• There will be 15 MCQs in an exam for 30 mins.
• There will also be a practical exam in a laboratory that will be according to your profession.

Professions to be Tested?

It will target more than 1,099 professions belonging mainly to the following bodies;

1. Accounts-related professions registered with SOCPA.
2. Engineers and technicians registered with Saudi Council of Engineers.
3. Doctors and paramedical staff registered with SCFHS.

8 Conditions for Professional Verification Program Test

The mandatory test for the Saudi professional verification program will be conducted with the following terms and conditions;

1. The test must be conducted by one of the approved centers for the program.
2. The SVP website will periodically update the list of Iqama professions required to take the test.
3. The minimum passing score for the test is 50%.
4. An expat can take a test a maximum of 3 times. In case of failure 3 times, the final exit will be issued.
5. There are two sections of the Saudi professional verification program test;
   • Computer-based theoretical test.
   • Practical Test.
6. The duration of the theory test is 30 minutes.
7. If the test is leaked, the center’s license will be canceled.
8. The validity of the Saudi professional verification certificate is 5 years. An expat is required to take the exam after every 5 years.

Benefits of the program

1. Saudi professional verification program will prevent unskilled workers from entering the country because they have harmed the national economy.
2. The decision will allow only professional workers to pass the exam and meet the standards of their professions in the labor market. Only skilled workers can receive a national professional license to practice their profession.
3. It will improve Saudization in the private sector as many skilled workers cannot pass the exam.