Every expatriate engineer and technician working in Saudi Arabia is required to register with the Saudi Engineering Council to get a new Iqama or renew their existing Iqma. The Saudi Engineering Council (SCE) registration process for technicians with and without diploma certificates is outlined below.
Who needs SCE Registration?
Before proceeding, it is important to note that the following two types of expatriates require SCE registration:
All types of Engineers
List of 136 Technical Professions
Fees for the Saudi Council of Engineers
SAR 500/- For Degree Verification (one-time)
SAR 250/- Membership Fees per year for Engineers
SAR 200/- Membership Fees per year for Technicians
Documents required for Registering on SCE
Scanned copy of your Photograph
Scanned copy of the Iqama
Scanned copy of the passport
Letter of Introduction self-attested
Degree Certificate duly attested by the Saudi Cultural Attache in your home country
Academic Transcript or Marksheet
Steps to Register
Step 1 - Registration
Click on the below link to go to the Saudi Council Website: https://eservices.saudieng.sa/en//accreditation/Pages/registration.aspx
Enter your details such as Email Address, Nationality, Iqama Number/Border Number, Membership Classification, Choose a password, and Mobile Number.
Note: Enter the Border Number if the Iqama Number is not yet issued.
Click "Register"
Step 2 - Verify your email
Sign in to your email account and click on the link received to verify your account
Step 3 - Login to your SCE Account
Sign in to your SCE account by clicking on the below link: https://eservices.saudieng.sa/en//accreditation/Pages/login.aspx
Enter the following details:
Identity Type (Select Border Number if you don't have Iqama Number) otherwise select Iqama Number
Passport Number
The system will automatically fetch your details
Step 4 - Personal Details
In this Step, you have to enter your Personal Details
Upload your scanned Photograph
Country of Birth
Date of Birth
Country
Region
City of Residence
Step 5 - Membership Duration
In this step Select the "Membership Duration in Years" (you can select up to 3 years)
SAR 250/- Membership Fees per year for Engineers
SAR 200/- Membership Fees per year for Technicians
Step 6 - Educational Information
Enter the following information:
Specialization
Graduation Year
University
GPA/GPA Top Score
Step 7 - Attachments
Employment Letter
Passport with Visa and Border Number (If you don't have Iqama Number yet)
Iqama Number (Not required if you don't have Iqama yet)
Graduation Certificate Front
Graduation Certificate Back
Authorization Letter (Self-Attested)
Academic Transcript
Your Photograph
Click Finish
Step 8 - Payment of SCE Degree Verification
You will receive an SMS with the SADAD bill number to pay SAR 500/-. (Note the SCE will not start the process until this amount is paid.)
SMS: "please pay the fee ر.س.500.00 within 24 hours on the SADAD payment system . you can create a new bill through your profile Description :Bill for degree verification Invoice no. : 01XXXXXXXXXX Biller number: 123"
Once you pay the amount, SCE will send the following confirmation SMS
SMS: "Your payment has been received and the request is under process, it takes 5 working days."
After Initial verification, you will receive an SMS to pay the yearly membership fees. You will pay the fees as per the type of membership and the duration you have selected (1-3 years i.e 200 to 750 SAR)
SMS: please pay the fee ر.س.250.00 within 24 hours on the SADAD payment system . you can create a new bill through your profile Description :Bill for membership fees Invoice no. : 01XXXXXXXXX Biller number: 123
Once you pay the membership fees, you will receive the following SMS
SMS: The Membership number XXXXX has been issued, and is valid until - 01/01/2025.Your application is now at the stage of verification of credentials, it takes 30 working days. You can print the membership card and certificate only after the notice (SMS) on completion of the verification.
Once the final Verification is done you will receive the following SMS:
SMS: The qualification has been verified. You can print the membership card and certificate directly through your personal account.
Congratulations now you have a Valid SCE Membership.
Contact us if you need guidance on getting your Membership at SCE.
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