Free Saudi Arabia CV Templates
A Saudi CV runs two-to-three pages, with a photo, nationality, DOB, Iqama status, notice period, and Arabic proficiency — built for Aramco, SABIC, STC, Ma'aden, and Vision 2030 PIF portfolio (NEOM, Red Sea Global, ROSHN, Diriyah Gate). Qarera's free Saudi templates parse cleanly through SuccessFactors (dominant at major Saudi corporates), Oracle HCM (Aramco legacy), and Workday (PIF portfolio + MNC Riyadh HQs). Saudi-national / Premium Residency / Iqama all supported.
SAR metrics · Saudi National / Premium Residency / Iqama / Tamheer supported · SCE / SCFHS / SOCPA aware
Saudi CV templates by sector and status
Each template is a two-to-three-page Saudi format. Pick by sector and Saudi-national / expat status.
Saudi National
Best for: Saudi citizens, Saudization-track roles (Nitaqat), government / ministries, PIF portfolio companies
Structure: Contact → Photo → Personal Details (Nationality, DOB, National ID) → Profile → Work Experience → Education → Certifications → Languages (Arabic / English) → References
Nitaqat (Saudization) programme weights Saudi-national hires heavily — companies must hit nationality quotas. State nationality and National ID context plainly. Aramco, SABIC, STC, Ma'aden, Saudi banks all have dedicated Saudi-national fast tracks (Tamheer, Aramco College Prep, SABIC Future Leaders).
Use templateExpat Professional (KSA)
Best for: Mid-to-senior expats applying to Aramco, SABIC, STC, NEOM, ROSHN, Red Sea Global, Diriyah Gate, NHC
Structure: Contact → Photo → Personal Details (Nationality, DOB, Marital Status, Iqama, Sponsor) → Profile → Work Experience → Education → Certifications → Languages → References
KSA expat CVs include photo, nationality, DOB, and Iqama status (sponsor + transferability). Vision 2030 mega-projects (NEOM, Red Sea Global, Qiddiya, Diriyah, ROSHN) are reshaping hiring — name these by project where relevant. Tier-1 multinational secondment experience weighted.
Use templateEngineering & Construction (KSA)
Best for: Civil, MEP, mechanical, petroleum, process engineers — Aramco, SABIC, Ma'aden, NEOM, Red Sea Global, Diriyah Gate
Structure: Contact → Photo → Personal Details → Profile → Work Experience (with project names, SAR value) → Education → SCE (Saudi Council of Engineers) Membership → Certifications → Driving Licence
SCE (Saudi Council of Engineers) membership is mandatory for engineers — state membership category (Engineer / Consultant / Specialist) and ID. List mega-projects by name with SAR value: NEOM The Line, Trojena, Sindalah, AMAALA, King Salman Park, Aramco IKTVA, SABIC Petrokemya.
Use templateHealthcare (KSA)
Best for: SCFHS-licensed doctors, nurses, allied health — KFSHRC, KAMC, KFMC, Mouwasat, Habib Medical Group
Structure: Contact → Photo → Personal Details → SCFHS Licence Number → Profile → Clinical Experience → Education → CME → Languages → References
SCFHS (Saudi Commission for Health Specialties) licence number AT THE TOP — Prometric / DataFlow status if mid-application, plus classification (GP / Specialist / Consultant). JCI-accredited hospital experience (KFSHRC, KAMC, NGHA) weighted. Arabic patient-care language for some roles.
Use templateFinance & Banking (KSA)
Best for: SNB, Al Rajhi, Riyad Bank, ANB, BSF, NCB-Samba merger entities, Tadawul-listed, Big 4 KSA
Structure: Contact → Photo → Personal Details → Profile → Work Experience → Education → Professional Qualifications (CA, ACCA, CPA, CFA, SOCPA) → CMA / SAMA Regulatory Status → Languages
SOCPA (Saudi Organization for Chartered Professional Accountants) for accounting roles, CMA (Capital Market Authority) authorised individual registration for licensed roles, SAMA-regulated bank experience all called out. Arabic strongly preferred for retail and SME banking.
Use templateSenior Leadership (KSA)
Best for: C-suite, BU heads, PIF portfolio company executives, Vision 2030 mega-project leadership
Structure: Contact → Photo → Personal Details → Executive Summary → Career History → Vision 2030 Initiative Roles → Board Appointments → Education (with INSEAD / Wharton / IMD / Harvard programmes) → Memberships
PIF portfolio companies (NEOM, Lucid, sFinix, Halal Products Development Co, Saudi Coffee Co), Vision 2030 Realization Programmes (FSDP, NIDLP, NTP, QoL), and Tadawul-listed scale matter at this level. INSEAD, Wharton, Harvard, IMD executive programmes weighted.
Use templateSaudi CV vs US resume: what's different
Saudi CV culture follows Gulf / European conventions — photo, full personal details, Iqama status, notice period, Arabic proficiency.
| 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia | 🇺🇸 United States |
|---|---|
| Two-to-three pages; three common for senior expat / specialist roles | One page unless 10+ years |
| Called a CV, not a resume | Resume for corporate, CV for academia |
| Photo (passport-style) standard and expected | Never include a photo |
| Nationality, DOB, marital status, religion (sometimes) listed | Protected characteristics omitted |
| Iqama status declared (Saudi National / Premium Residency / Iqama with sponsor) | Rarely stated unless asked |
| Notice period stated (30 days standard, 60-90 days senior) | Never on resume |
| Arabic-language proficiency stated explicitly | Languages only if relevant |
| Date format: "DD/MM/YYYY" or Hijri date sometimes accompanied | "March 2024" or "03/2024" |
| Saudi driving licence noted; international licence if applicable | Rarely listed |
| Reference contacts often required at offer / background-check stage | References omitted from resume |
Vision 2030 ready, Saudization aware, SCFHS / SCE aligned
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Open the Saudi CV BuilderHow to state Iqama / residency status
Goes in personal details at the top. Saudi recruiters screen on this within seconds — Premium Residency and Saudi nationality are major hiring advantages under Nitaqat.
Saudi National
List nationality plainly. Strongest screen-pass under Nitaqat — Saudi-national hires count toward employer quotas. State name as registered, National ID context where relevant.
Premium Residency (Saudi Green Card)
Self-sponsored, no Saudi sponsor needed, family inclusion, property ownership rights. State as "Saudi Premium Residency (Permanent / Limited 1-year)". Significant employer convenience signal.
Iqama with current sponsor
Most common expat status. Tied to employer. State as "Iqama (current sponsor: [Employer], transferable)" or "Iqama (current sponsor: [Employer], non-transferable until [date])". Notice period and transferability are key recruiter questions.
Visit Visa with work permit
For specific project work, conferences, short-term assignments. State plainly with duration and purpose.
Tamheer / SETC programme
For Saudi-national fresh graduates and trainees. State the programme and host employer.
Outside Saudi (new to KSA)
State home country and current visa / residency status, plus availability ("Available immediately for KSA sponsorship", "60 days notice in [current country]"). Aramco, SABIC, and major PIF entities sponsor full Iqama from outside.
Writing tips for Saudi Arabia CVs
Lead with photo, nationality, and Iqama status
Passport-style photo top-right. Nationality, DOB, marital status, and Iqama status (with sponsor and transferability) on line two. Premium Residency holders: state that prominently — skips sponsorship cost. Saudi nationals: lead with nationality for Nitaqat fast-track screening.
Name Vision 2030 mega-projects by name
NEOM (The Line, Trojena, Sindalah, Oxagon), Red Sea Global (AMAALA, Sindalah, Six Senses), Qiddiya, Diriyah Gate, ROSHN, King Salman Park, Riyadh Metro, Saudi Green Initiative, Aramco IKTVA, SABIC Vision 2030 alignment. Naming the project by full name + SAR value is the strongest signal for senior PIF-portfolio applications.
State SCE / SCFHS / SOCPA licensing at the top
SCE for engineers (Engineer / Senior / Consultant / Specialist category + ID), SCFHS for healthcare (licence number + category + DataFlow / Prometric status), SOCPA for accounting (member + classification), CMA Authorised Individual for licensed finance roles. These are non-negotiable screening fields.
List Arabic proficiency precisely
"Arabic — Native", "Arabic — Business Fluent (MSA + Gulf dialect)", "Arabic — Conversational", "Arabic — Reading & Writing only". Required for government, ministry, retail banking, healthcare with patient contact. Strongly preferred for Saudization-track and Saudi-corporate sales roles. Not required for many technical Aramco-SABIC and MNC roles — but still listed if you have it.
Quantify in SAR and reference Tadawul / PIF context
SAR for financial metrics. Tadawul-listed (Aramco, SABIC, STC, Al Rajhi, SNB, Ma'aden), PIF portfolio company name, Vision 2030 Realization Programme (FSDP, NIDLP, NTP, QoL, HCDP) — these carry specific weight. Saudi cities and regions (Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam, Eastern Province, NEOM region) called out for project location context.
Include notice period and DataFlow / Mu'adala status
Notice period: "30 days" (limited / probation), "60 days" (senior unlimited), "90 days" (very senior or specialist). For foreign degrees in regulated fields: state "Mu'adala (equivalency) obtained from Ministry of Education", "DataFlow PSV complete", "Prometric passed [date]". Saves weeks of HR back-and-forth.
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