FAQ

The professional license does not appear on the website.. What is the reason?

​The license is sent after accepting the request via the customer's e-mail.​

What are the requirements for obtaining a professional consulting license?

1- The applicant must be a Saudi citizen or a citizen of the Gulf Cooperation Council countries.

2- He shall not be a government employee.
3- If the applicant is an employee in the military sector, a letter from the authority indicating practical experience is requested.
4- To have a bachelor's degree from a recognized university or college in the Kingdom, or an equivalent degree from the Ministry of Education.
5- That the academic qualification be related to the profession he wishes to obtain a license to practice, with the exception of the license for management consulting and the profession of translation.
6- That the practical experience be related to the profession he wishes to obtain a license to practice and proven in social insurance or civil service, with an experience certificate from the entity proving the experience and the job title.
7- He must have the necessary number of points for professional licensing according to academic qualification and practical experience.
8- Licenses are classified into three categories: (practitioner - specialist - expert).​


How can I apply for a consulting professional license?

1. This is done electronically through the following link:

https://mc.gov.sa/ar/eservices/Pages/ServiceDetails.aspx?sID=47

2. Click on the "Issue a new professional license" icon.
3. Fill in the required data and attach the necessary documents.
4. Click on the submit application icon to be checked and approved by the Ministry employee.
5. After accepting the application by the employee, the license will be sent to the customer via e-mail.​


How is the trade name of the professional license amended?

Amending the name of the license is done through the amendment service for consulting professions electronically through the following link:

https://mc.gov.sa/ar/eservices/Pages/ServiceDetails.aspx?sID=50​


How is the process of reserving a professional trade name (engineering consultancy)?

​​It is required to apply to the Saudi Council of Engineers and then contact the Ministry to reserve the name of the license.​

What is the method for obtaining a translation office license and the experience requirement for consulting professions?

​​Through the electronic service for consulting professions, experience in the field of licensing is required as documented in social insurance and an experience certificate from the entity indicating the job title, appointment date and expiry date​

What are the conditions and requirements for canceling a professional license?

​Licenses issued before 1435 AH are updated by reviewing one of the Ministry's branches and business centers and enabling the customer to cancel it electronically.

- A letter from the client containing his request to cancel the previously issued professional license ""if the license is available to the client"".
- Submitting an electronic request to the customer to cancel the license through the Ministry's website, so that the canceled license will be sent by e-mail.​


Is it possible to suspend the professional consulting license and the mechanism for benefiting from the service?

1. This is done electronically via the following link: https://mc.gov.sa/ar/eservices/Pages/ServiceDetails.aspx?sID=75

2. Login to the account (username and password) and then enter the verification code sent to the mobile.
3. Click on the “Licenses” icon and submit a license suspension request.
4. Fill in the required fields and click on the (Send request) icon to be checked and approved by the employee electronically.
5. After accepting the request by the employee, the canceled license will be sent to the client via e-mail.​


Can the consulting professional license be reactivated and how?

1. Access the service through the following link: https://mc.gov.sa/ar/eservices/Pages/ServiceDetails.aspx?sID=76

2. Login to the account (username and password), then enter the mobile number and verification code.
3. Click on the “Licenses” icon
4. Submit a request to reinstate the professional license.
5. Fill in the required fields and click on the “Submit Application” icon to be checked and approved by the employee electronically.​


How can I check the license of the consulting profession?

1. Entering the service, searching the database of licensees for consulting professions at the following link: https://mc.gov.sa/ar/eservices/Pages/ServiceDetails.aspx?sID=65

2. Fill in the required fields and click on the “Search” icon
3. Results appear according to the entered search criteria​


How is the licensed offices of consulting professions known in the Kingdom?

1. Enter the service and search the database of licensees for consulting professions at the following link: https://mc.gov.sa/ar/eservices/Pages/ServiceDetails.aspx?sID=65

2. Fill in the required fields and click on the “Search” icon.
3. Results appear according to the entered search criteria.
The service allows searching in the database of those licensed to practice the consulting professions, and displays the information of the licensee, including (licensing field, name of the professional office, name of the licensee, his qualifications, license number, city, region, ... etc.), which helps in facilitating the customer’s access to licensees’ data without the need to review the ministry.​


What is the mechanism for obtaining a license for a subsidiary consulting office?

1- Login to the service through: https://mc.gov.sa/ar/eservices/Pages/ServiceDetails.aspx?sID=48

2- Login to the account (username and password) and then enter the mobile number and verification code.
3- Submitting a request to issue a branch for a professional license.
4- Fill in the required fields, attach the necessary documents, and press the (send request) icon to be checked and approved by the employee electronically.


In the event that the license is in a city different from the city of the main license, it is necessary:

Attach the work contract between the license holder and the manager in the branch.
Attach the academic certificate of the director, and the specialization is in the field of licensing.
An extract from the Social Insurance.
A copy of personal status
- That it is not related except to the work of the office.
A- He must have a primary license
The license is sent via the e-mail entered in the application.​


How is the process of renewing a license for consulting professions?

This is done electronically by entering the online system for liberal professions and submitting a license renewal application via the following link:

  https://mc.gov.sa/ar/eservices/Pages/ServiceDetails.aspx?sID=49​


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Last Modified 09 Mar 2019
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