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Submitting the application through the platform:
- Payment of the applicable service fee.
- Attaching a valid copy of the national ID/Iqama, with the applicant being no less than 18 years old.
- Attaching a personal photo (2×3 cm).
- Attaching an experience certificate issued by the General Organization for Social Insurance (GOSI), showing previous periods of employment (GOSI printout) if applying for a professional practice license.
- Attaching an accredited and certified Meteorology Diploma that includes all the core basic education program components required for licensing as a Meteorological Observer (Weather Technician).
- Attaching proof of having completed at least six months of practical training or vocational qualification in a meteorological field from a recognized regional center, a relevant national authority, or a meteorological facility accredited by the National Center for Meteorology; or providing an official statement from any national center, official authority, or government entity confirming prior work experience as a Meteorological Specialist or Technician.
- Attaching a recent criminal record clearance certificate addressed to the National Center for Meteorology.
- Attaching a medical fitness report.
- Agreeing to a declaration affirming the accuracy of all submitted documents and accepting full legal and civil liability in the event of any discrepancies.
- Commitment to present original documents for verification upon request.
- Attaching proof of approval from the applicant’s employer (if the applicant is a government employee).
Submitting the application through the platform:
- Payment of the applicable service fee.
- Attaching a valid copy of the national ID/Iqama, with the applicant being no less than 18 years old.
- Attaching a personal photo (2×3 cm).
- Attaching an accredited and certified Meteorology Diploma that includes all core components of the basic education program required for licensing as a Meteorological Observer (Weather Technician).
- Providing proof of acceptance into a meteorological facility or institution accredited by the National Center for Meteorology for training purposes for no less than six months, in case the applicant has no prior meteorology experience.
- Attaching a recent criminal record clearance certificate addressed to the National Center for Meteorology.
- Attaching a medical fitness report.
- Agreeing to a declaration affirming the accuracy of all submitted documents and accepting full legal and civil liability in the event of any discrepancies.
- Commitment to present original documents for verification upon request.
- Providing proof of approval from the applicant’s employer (if the applicant is a government employee).
The license fee will be determined at a later stage.
The permit fee will be determined at a later stage.
Submitting the application through the platform:
- Payment of the applicable service fee.
- Providing proof of reporting the loss of the professional practice card to the National Center for Meteorology.
Submit the application through the platform:
- Pay the required service fee
- Attach proof of filing a lost card report with the Center
The license fee will be determined at a later stage.
The permit fee will be determined at a later stage.
Submitting the application through the platform:
- Attach a valid copy of the national ID or residence permit.
- Pay the applicable service fee.
- Attach an original, recent certificate of good conduct addressed to the National Center for Meteorology.
- Submit a declaration confirming the accuracy of the provided documents.
- Provide proof of approval or authorization from the applicant’s employer (if the applicant is a government employee).
- Return the original previous license.
- Submit originals of all documents for verification.
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The license fee will be determined at a later stage.
The permit fee will be determined at a later stage.
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: 6 months
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.