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Request for License to Practice the Profession of Senior Forecaster

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A document issued by the Center authorizing an individual to perform duties or activities related to the role of Senior Forecaster, in accordance with the requirements of the National Center for Meteorology.

License Requirements
License Fees

Application Submission via the Platform:

  • Payment of the required service fee.
  • Attach a valid copy of the national ID or residency permit, along with the original for verification.
  • Attach a recent personal photograph, size 2×3 cm.
  • Attach a certificate of experience of no less than 10 years issued by the General Organization for Social Insurance (Insurance Printout), indicating previous work periods in any field of meteorology.
  • Attach the original certified and authenticated bachelor’s degree certificate in Meteorology, which must include all core components of the basic education programs required for the license applicant to practice as a Chief Forecaster.
  • Attach proof of practical qualification or vocational training in a meteorological field from a recognized regional center, relevant national authority, or an observation facility accredited by the National Center for Meteorology. This excludes applicants who have previously worked as a meteorology specialist or technician at any official national center or authority, provided an official statement proving this is submitted.
  • Attach a recent original certificate of good conduct addressed to the National Center for Meteorology.
  • Attach a medical examination report confirming fitness.
  • A declaration undertaking the accuracy of all submitted documents and assuming full criminal and civil liability in case of any falsification.
  • Attach the originals of all documents for verification purposes.
  • An authorized leave permit from the applicant’s employer (if the applicant is a government employee).
  • The license fee will be determined at a later stage.

Clarifications:

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License Requirements
License Fees

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.

License Requirements
License Fees

Application Submission via the Platform:

  • Attach a valid copy of the national ID or residency permit.
  • Pay the required service fee.
  • Attach a recent original certificate of good conduct addressed to the National Center for Meteorology.
  • Provide a declaration affirming the accuracy of the submitted documents.
  • Submit an approval or authorization from the employer (if the applicant is a government employee).
  • Submit the original previous license.
  • Provide originals of all documents for verification purposes.
  • 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
  • Target Category


    Individuals

  • 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

  • Licensing Conditions and General Regulations


  • Customer Service


    Unified Number: 1987

  • Email


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.