MHRSD Clarifies Over Expulsion Of Expat For Offending Saudi Arabia
The expat who posted offensive tweets about Saudi Arabia has been expelled by the company he was working for, the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (MHRSD) stated on Thursday.
The ...
February 04, 2022626Category: Expats
Expats From 19 Countries Will Be Qualified Iqama And Re-entry Visa Extensions
Expatriates from 19 countries facing a temporary travel ban due to the coronavirus pandemic will benefit from a recent decision by the General Directorate of Passports (Jawazat) to automatically exten...
February 05, 20221056Category: Expats
Iqama Of Bermawis Can Be Renewed Via Absher Tawasul Service
The General Directorate of Passports (Jawazat) has announced the addition of the renewal of Burmese nationals' residency permits (iqama) to the Tawasul service on the Absher platform.
Thi...
February 15, 20221719Category: Expats
Medical Examination Must For Issuance Of Iqama: Jawazat
According to Saudi Arabia's General Directorate of Passports (Jawazat), a medical examination is required in order to issue a new iqama (residence permit) to an employee that works for a particula...
February 17, 20221598Category: Expats
During A Worker's Probationary Period, Final-exit Visas Cannot Be Canceled
It has been announced that workers' final-exit visas cannot be revoked during their probationary period by the General Directorate of Passports (Jawazat).
Through the Absher platform, which was...
February 26, 2022899Category: Expats
The GOSI System Covered Four Work Injuries To Its Contributors
According to the General Organization for Social Insurance (GOSI) in Saudi Arabia, occupational hazards cover a number of work injuries.
In its published infographic, the General Organization for S...
March 02, 2022712Category: Expats
Can The Final Exit Visa Be Canceled Without A Fine? Answer From Jawazat
In Saudi Arabia, the General Directorate of Passports (Jawazat) stated that the final exit visa validity period is 60 days, and that there is a fee of 1,000 riyals to be able to cancel the exit visa, ...
March 06, 20221050Category: Expats
You Can Now Apply For Ramadan Umrah Permits Through Eatmarna And Tawakkalna
As of 6th March 2022, Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has announced that Umrah permits can now be obtained during Ramadan through Eatmarna and Tawakkalna applications.
The Ministry an...
March 08, 2022362Category: Expats
Jawazat Specifies The Penalties For Deported Saudi Workers
According to the General Directorate of Passports in Saudi Arabia (Jawazat), the Kingdom imposes a penalty on any expatriate who is deported by the respective authorities outside the country.
Jawaz...
March 09, 2022722Category: Expats
In Saudi Arabia, Domestic Labor Contracts Will Soon Be Covered By Insurance
In cooperation with the Saudi Central Bank (SAMA), the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development will impose the decision to apply insurance on domestic worker contracts.
It would come int...
March 10, 2022544Category: Expats
To Perform Umrah In Saudi Arabia, It Is Necessary To Update Absher Data
The Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah stated that updating the Absher data is a prerequisite for performing Umrah inside the Kingdom.
As a result of an inquiry from one of the beneficiaries, the Min...
March 10, 2022495Category: Expats
Jawazat Clarifies How People From Restricted Countries Can Enter Saudi Arabia
After announcing that the cancellation of home and institutional quarantine for those coming from abroad would be put into effect, the General Directorate of Passports (Jawazat) clarified how people f...
March 16, 2022744Category: Expats