Never pay an agent. Aramco warns of spam emails from fake look-alike domains asking for money for a job. Send recruitment questions to saempsa_webmaster@aramco.com, and if you are unsure whether a message is genuine, ask webmaster2@aramco.com. Apply only on the official site: aramco.com/careers.
Who can apply
- International applicants: Aramco "generally" looks for five to ten years of applicable experience.
- Fields include engineering, geosciences, drilling, research and development, education, finance and law. Membership of professional associations helps.
- Saudi nationals apply on the separate Saudi track; "experienced" there means more than three years of work.
- Fresh graduates from Pakistan are not the usual intake for the international track — check each posting.
Documents to keep ready
- A resume or CV.
- Aramco's "Application for Employment", which standardises the information it needs. Aramco says sending it with your CV can shorten the wait for a reply.
- Later, if you get an offer: a medical exam, background checks and the documents for your visa and residence permit, which Aramco arranges.
Step by step
- Pick your regional job board. From aramco.com/careers → For international applicants, open the job board for your region on careers.aramco.com (Africa, Asia Pacific and Europe, or the Americas). Pakistan applicants use the non-US board unless the posting says otherwise.
- Create your Applicant Profile. Use the Applicant Profile link to create an account. Add your CV and complete the Application for Employment.
- Search and set an alert. Search by field or keyword. Use "Create Alert" to get new matching jobs by email every few days.
- Interview. Shortlisted candidates are interviewed in London, Houston or Singapore, at recruitment events, or remotely by video.
- Conditional offer. A successful candidate receives a written conditional offer of employment.
- Relocation. A Relocation Advisor guides you through the medical exam, background checks and the visa, which Aramco arranges with the Saudi consulate. Then a pre-departure orientation and arrival at Dammam.
Fees
Fees (as of 21 October 2026): No fee at any stage. Aramco says it "will never request fees or payment during any stage of its recruitment process". The visa is arranged by Aramco.
Common mistakes
Our advice, from how these applications usually go wrong:
- Answering emails from look-alike domains that ask for a "processing" or "visa" fee.
- Paying an immigration consultant who claims an Aramco link — Aramco says it has no affiliation with such firms.
- Applying with a CV only and skipping the Application for Employment.
- Applying for senior roles without the five-plus years of experience the international track expects.
Deadlines
- Aramco does not publish one recruitment calendar; roles appear on the job boards over the year. Set a job alert rather than waiting for an "intake".
- Keep your profile current so it is ready when a role opens.
Recruitment queries: saempsa_webmaster@aramco.com · unsure if a message is real: webmaster2@aramco.com.
FAQ
Does Aramco charge a visa or processing fee?
No. Aramco never asks for fees or payment at any stage, and it arranges the visa itself.
How much experience do I need for Aramco?
For the international track Aramco generally seeks five to ten years of applicable experience.
Where are Aramco interviews held?
In London, Houston or Singapore, at recruitment events, or remotely by video conference.
Is an Aramco job offer from a recruitment agency real?
Check it directly with Aramco at webmaster2@aramco.com. Any request for money means it is not genuine.
Official sources
All facts above are from these pages, checked 21 October 2026. Rules and requirements change — if anything differs, the official site is right.