Working in Saudi Arabia
General Information
Number of occupational therapists in Saudi Arabia
1,270
Terminology
In
Saudi Arabia
, the term "occupational therapist" is also referred to as No
Main language(s) spoken in Saudi Arabia
Arabic
Other languages commonly spoken in Saudi Arabia
English
Registration
Occupational therapists are required to register with a federal/national organisation to practice
Required
Saudi Commission for Health Specialities https://scfhs.org.sa/en (External) ↗
Occupational therapists are required to register with a state/regional organisation to practice
Not Required
It is compulsory to join the Saudi Occupational Therapy Association in order to practice as an occupational therapist
No
Practicing Requirements
Graduation from a WFOT approved programme is required to register to practice
No
Language(s) that are required for occupational therapists to practice
Arabic, English
clients speak mainly Arabic langauge, however the healthcare system and management is in English Language
Employment Opportunities
Occupational therapy is recognised as a shortage occupation
Yes
Sources of information for occupational therapist employment opportunities
Saudi Arabia Ministry of Health https://www.moh.gov.sa/en/Pages/default.aspx (External) ↗
King Faisal Specialist Hospital https://www.kfshrc.edu.sa/en/home (External) ↗ King Fahad Medical city https://www.kfmc.med.sa/EN/Pages/Home.aspx (External) ↗
Prince Sultan Military Medical City https://www.psmmc.med.sa/EN/Pages/default.aspx (External) ↗
Saudi National Guard Health Affairs and Medical City https://ngha.med.sa/English/Pages/default.aspx (External) ↗ Sulaiman Dr.Salman AlHabib Hospital https://hmg.com/en/pages/home.aspx (External) ↗
Sultan bin Abdulaziz Humanitarian City https://sbahc.org.sa/ar-sa/Pages/default.aspx (External) ↗
Dallah Hospital
King Faisal Specialist Hospital https://www.kfshrc.edu.sa/en/home (External) ↗ King Fahad Medical city https://www.kfmc.med.sa/EN/Pages/Home.aspx (External) ↗
Prince Sultan Military Medical City https://www.psmmc.med.sa/EN/Pages/default.aspx (External) ↗
Saudi National Guard Health Affairs and Medical City https://ngha.med.sa/English/Pages/default.aspx (External) ↗ Sulaiman Dr.Salman AlHabib Hospital https://hmg.com/en/pages/home.aspx (External) ↗
Sultan bin Abdulaziz Humanitarian City https://sbahc.org.sa/ar-sa/Pages/default.aspx (External) ↗
Dallah Hospital
Immigration
Immigration regulations or visa requirements to practice
This is arranged by the sponser/employer
for further information you can check:
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
https://visa.mofa.gov.sa/ (External) ↗
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Visa
https://ksavisa.sa/ (External) ↗
for further information you can check:
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
https://visa.mofa.gov.sa/ (External) ↗
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Visa
https://ksavisa.sa/ (External) ↗
Occupational Therapy Assistants
Occupational therapy assistants exist in Saudi Arabia
No
Disclaimer: This information was provided by Saudi Occupational Therapy Association and was last updated on 14th July 2025. WFOT is not liable for any inaccuracies, omissions, or changes in the information provided. This information is intended as a guide and should be independently verified before making any decisions.
Education Programmes
WFOT Approved Programmes in Saudi Arabia
6