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Submit the application through the platform:
- Pay the required service fee
- Attach a valid copy of the National ID or Residency Permit and present the original for verification
- Attach a personal photograph (2×3 cm)
- Attach a certificate of experience issued by the General Organization for Social Insurance (GOSI), showing no less than 5 years of previous work in the field of meteorology (GOSI printout)
- Attach the original, accredited diploma in Meteorology, which must include all components of the basic educational program required for a license to practice as an Advanced Meteorological Observer
- Attach proof of having received practical qualification or vocational training in a meteorological field from a recognized regional center, a competent national authority, or an observation facility accredited by the National Center for Meteorology.
Exemptions apply to those who have previously worked as a meteorology specialist or technician at an official national center or authority, provided an official statement is submitted as proof - Attach an original, recent certificate of good conduct addressed to the National Center for Meteorology
- Attach a medical fitness report
- Submit a declaration affirming the accuracy of all provided documents and accepting full legal and civil responsibility in case of any false information
- Present all original documents for review
- Submit an approved leave or permission from the employer (if the applicant is a government employee)
- License Issuance: The applicable fee will be determined at a later stage.
Clarifications:
- The beneficiary has the right to request the permit/license and pay the applicable fee for up to a maximum of three years.
Submit the application through the platform:
- Pay the required service fee
- Proof of reporting the loss of the professional practice card to the Center
- Issuance of Replacement for Lost Document: The applicable fee will be determined at a later stage.
Clarifications:
- The beneficiary has the right to request the permit/license and pay the applicable fee for up to a maximum of three years.
Submit the application through the platform:
- Valid copy of the National ID or Residency Permit
- Pay the required service fee
- Original recent certificate of good conduct addressed to the National Center for Meteorology
- Declaration affirming the authenticity of the submitted documents
- Provide employer approval or official authorization (if the applicant is a government employee)
- Submit the original previous license
- Present all original documents for verification
- License Renewal: The applicable fee will be determined at a later stage.
Clarifications:
- The beneficiary has the right to request the permit/license and pay the applicable fee for up to 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
Permit: 1 year
License: 1 year / 2 years / 3 years -
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.