How Saudi Employers Can Legally Hire Skilled Indian Workers : A Complete 2025 Guide

High Skill Levels

English & Arabic Adaptability

Work Ethics & Cultural Compatibility

Cost-Effective Recruitment

Key Saudi Regulations

• Obtain necessary approvals from the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (MHRSD).
• Ensure the employer is registered on the Saudi Qiwa platform for foreign worker recruitment.
• Provide contracts that align with Saudi Labour Law on wages, working hours, and benefits.

Key Indian Regulations

• Only hire through an authorized Indian manpower agency licensed under the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA).
• Complete the recruitment process via the eMigrate portal for worker safety and legal tracking.

Identify Your Workforce Needs

• Define job roles, skills, experience, and number of workers required.

Select a Licensed Indian Recruitment Agency

• Partner with a government-approved agency like DeltaReco that specializes in Gulf hiring.

Sign a Recruitment Agreement

• Clearly outline responsibilities, timelines, and recruitment fees.

Job Advertisement & Candidate Sourcing

• The agency will advertise jobs in India and use its database to find matching profiles.

Screening & Shortlisting

• Initial interviews, skill tests, and document verification.

Employer Interviews

• Conduct interviews via video conferencing or in person.

Medical Examination

• Workers must pass medical tests from approved Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) medical centers.

Visa & Documentation

• Apply for Saudi work visas and submit all documents via the eMigrate system.

Employment Contract Verification

• Ensure terms match legal requirements in both countries.

Deployment & Onboarding

• Arrange travel, accommodation, and first-day induction.

Direct Hiring

• Best for permanent positions in companies across Riyadh, Jeddah, and Dammam.

Contract Staffing in KSA

• Ideal for project-based work, especially in oil & gas and construction.

Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO)

• For employers needing ongoing hiring support.

Recruitment Services in Riyadh

• Specializing in IT, corporate staffing, and skilled technical manpower.

Job Consultancy in Jeddah

• Focused on logistics, trade, hospitality, and tourism staffing.

Manpower Supply in Dammam

• Expertise in oil & gas, industrial, and infrastructure recruitment.

Government-Approved & Compliant

• Fully licensed under MEA, ensuring legal hiring.

Industry Expertise

• From healthcare to oil & gas, we source specialized talent.

End-to-End Services

• Candidate sourcing, documentation, visa processing, and onboarding.

Large Talent Database

• Access to thousands of pre-screened, job-ready Indian workers.