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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 (applicant must be at least 18 years old)
- Attach a personal photograph (2×3 cm)
- Attach a certificate of experience issued by the General Organization for Social Insurance (GOSI) showing previous work periods (GOSI printout), if applying for a license to practice the profession
- Attach a technical diploma (at minimum) in one of the engineering fields (Electrical, Computer, Electronics, Mechanical) or an equivalent relevant technical specialization
- Provide proof of practical qualification or vocational training in a meteorology-related field for a minimum duration of one year from an accredited regional center, national competent authority, or an observation facility approved by the National Center for Meteorology; alternatively, attach an official statement from any national center, authority, or government body confirming prior work experience as a meteorology specialist or technician
- Attach a recent certificate of good conduct addressed to the National Center for Meteorology
- Attach a medical fitness examination report
- Agree to a declaration affirming the authenticity of all submitted documents and accept full legal and civil responsibility for any false information
- Commit to presenting original documents for verification upon request
- Provide a letter of approval from the applicant’s employer (if the applicant is a government employee)
Submit the application through the platform:
- Pay the required service fee
- Attach a valid copy of the National ID or Residency Permit (applicant must be at least 18 years old)
- Attach a personal photograph (2×3 cm)
- Attach an academic qualification (at least a technical diploma) in one of the engineering specialties (Electrical, Computer, Electronics, Mechanical) or an equivalent relevant technical field
- If the applicant has no prior experience in the field of meteorology, attach proof of acceptance for training at a facility or organization accredited by the National Center for Meteorology, for a period of no less than one year
- Attach a recent certificate of good conduct addressed to the National Center for Meteorology
- Attach a medical fitness examination report
- Agree to a declaration confirming the accuracy of all submitted documents and accepting full legal and civil responsibility in case of any false information
- Commit to presenting the original documents for verification upon request
- Provide proof of employer approval (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.
Submit the application through the platform:
- Pay the required service fee
- Attach proof of filing a lost card report with the Center
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.
Submit the application through the platform:
- Attach a valid copy of the National ID or Residency Permit
- Pay the required service fee
- Attach an original recent certificate of good conduct addressed to the National Center for Meteorology
- Agree to a declaration affirming the authenticity of the documents
- Attach proof of approval or authorization from the employer (if the applicant is a government employee)
- Submit the original previous license
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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: 1 year
License: 1 year / 2 years / 3 years -
Licensing Conditions and General Regulations
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Customer Service
Unified Number: 1987
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.