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Submit the application through the platform:
- Pay the service fee.
- Attach a valid copy of the national ID/residency permit and present the original for verification.
- Attach a personal photo (size 2×3).
- Attach an experience certificate of no less than 10 years issued by the General Organization for Social Insurance (GOSI printout), indicating previous periods of employment in the field of meteorology.
- Attach the original, attested, and accredited academic qualification of a Diploma in Meteorology, covering all essential core education program components required for applicants seeking a license to practice as a Chief Observer.
- Attach proof of having obtained practical qualification or vocational training in the field of meteorology from an accredited regional center, a competent national authority, or a meteorological facility approved by the National Center for Meteorology. This requirement is waived for those who have previously worked as a meteorology specialist or technician in any official national center or authority, provided an official letter is submitted as proof.
- Attach a medical examination clearance report.
- Provide a signed declaration affirming the accuracy of all submitted documents and accepting full legal and civil liability in case of any discrepancies.
- Submit originals of all documents for verification.
- Provide an approved leave authorization from the applicant’s employer (if the applicant is a government employee).
- The license fee will be determined at a later stage.
Clarifications:
- The beneficiary has the right to request the license and pay the service fee for a maximum of three years.
Submit the application through the platform:
- Pay the service fee for the requested service
- Provide proof of reporting the loss of the professional practice card to the Center
- The license fee will be determined at a later stage.
Clarifications:
- The beneficiary has the right to request the license and pay the service fee for a maximum of three years.
Submit the application through the platform:
- A valid copy of the national ID or residency permit
- Payment of the required service fee
- A recent certificate of good conduct addressed to the National Center for Meteorology (original)
- A declaration confirming the authenticity of the submitted documents
- Provide approval or authorization from the employer (if the applicant is a government employee)
- Submit the original previous license
- Originals of all documents for verification
- The license fee will be determined at a later stage.
Clarifications:
- The beneficiary has the right to request the license and pay the service fee for a maximum of three years.
Access & Subscription Details
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Target Category
Individuals
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Service Processing Time
Issuance: 6–23 working days
Renewal: 6–23 working days
Replacement for Lost Document: 6–17 working days -
Validity Period of Permit/License
License: 1 year / 2 years / 3 years
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Licensing Conditions and General Regulations
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Customer Service
Unified Number: 1987
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Email
Related Services
FAQs for the Permits/Licensing Service
Government sectors, individuals, and private companies.
- Issuing permit/license for an observer
- Issuing license for an advanced observer
- Issuing license for a senior observer
- Issuing permit/license for a forecaster
- Issuing license for a senior forecaster
- Issuing permit/license for a maintenance technician
- Issuing license for maintenance supervisor
- Issuing permit/license for an existing weather station
- Issuing permit/license for a weather station under construction
- Issuing permit/license for installation and maintenance works
- Issuing permit/license for managing and operating weather stations
- Issuing permit/license for calibration of weather stations
- Publishing and utilizing meteorological data
- Licensing for non-profit meteorological services
Applications are submitted via the Center’s website.
There are general requirements and specific requirements for each service. These can be reviewed through the website.
The execution time varies by service and can be reviewed on the website.
Once service approval is granted, the beneficiary will receive an invoice via email. The fee can be paid through the “SADAD” service.
Use the "Contact Us" link to choose the issue type and describe the problem. It will be addressed promptly, and you will be contacted. Alternatively, email: cr@ncm.gov.sa.
You can contact the center via the contact options on their website, by email at cr@ncm.gov.sa, or by calling the unified number: 1987.
The National Center for Meteorology operates from 8 AM to 4 PM, Sunday to Thursday.