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final-exit-visa-in-saudi-arabia-minimum-30day-iqama-validity-required_UAE

Final Exit Visa In Saudi Arabia: Minimum 30-Day Iqama Validity Required Key Requirements for Final Exit Visa Issuance The General Directorate of Passports (Jawazat) in Saudi Arabia has outlined specific rules for issuing final exit visas. It is mandatory for a foreign ... January 10, 2025 873 Category: Expats

saudi-arabia-tightens-work-visa-rules-for-indian-expats_UAE

Saudi Arabia Tightens Work Visa Rules For Indian Expats New Professional Verification Requirement for Work Visas Indian workers aiming to secure employment in Saudi Arabia must now verify their education and employment history before applying for a work... January 20, 2025 998 Category: Expats

saudi-arabia-expands-professional-verification-program-to-160-countries-for-skilled-workers_UAE

Saudi Arabia Expands Professional Verification Program To 160 Countries For Skilled Workers Saudi Arabia Strengthens Workforce Quality with Professional Verification Service Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (MHRSD) has expanded its Professional Verific... January 21, 2025 907 Category: Expats

expat-remittances-in-saudi-arabia-surge-to-sr1442-billion-in-2024_UAE

Expat Remittances In Saudi Arabia Surge To SR144.2 Billion In 2024 Saudi Arabia Witnesses a 14% Increase in Expat Remittances Expatriate remittances in Saudi Arabia saw a significant surge in 2024, reaching SR144.2 billion, a 14% increase from SR126.8 billion in 2... February 14, 2025 693 Category: Expats

musaned-urges-employers-to-transfer-domestic-workers-salaries-on-time_UAE

Musaned Urges Employers To Transfer Domestic Workers' Salaries On Time Musaned Stresses Timely Salary Transfers for Domestic Workers In a bid to protect the rights of both employers and employees, enhance transparency, and ensure adherence to approved contracts, the M... February 24, 2025 766 Category: Expats

saudi-jawazat-introduces-new-eservices-on-absher_UAE

Saudi Jawazat Introduces New E-Services On Absher In collaboration with the Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA), Maj. Gen. Dr. Saleh Al-Murabba, Director General of the Saudi Passports (Jawazat), has launched a series of new elec... March 03, 2025 1228 Category: Expats

saudi-health-ministry-warns-against-fake-sick-leave-and-imposes-strict-penalties_UAE

Saudi Health Ministry Warns Against Fake Sick Leave And Imposes Strict Penalties Strict Warning Against Irregular Sick Leave Practices The Ministry of Health in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has issued a stern warning against individuals and accounts that promote the issuance of ... March 10, 2025 1161 Category: Expats

saudi-arabia-cracks-down-on-residency-labor-and-border-violations--23865-arrested_UAE

Saudi Arabia Cracks Down On Residency, Labor, And Border Violations – 23,865 Arrested The Ministry of Interior in Saudi Arabia has reported the arrest of 23,865 individuals who violated residency, labor, and border security regulations through joint field campaigns conducted across the... March 17, 2025 1054 Category: Expats

saudi-arabia-suspends-shortterm-visas-for-14-countries-ahead-of-hajj-2025_UAE

Saudi Arabia Suspends Short-Term Visas For 14 Countries Ahead Of Hajj 2025 Saudi Arabia has announced a temporary suspension of new short-term visas for citizens of 14 countries, including India, Pakistan, Yemen, Egypt, Jordan, Algeria, Indonesia, Iraq, Sudan, Bangladesh, an... April 08, 2025 1255 Category: Expats

saudi-arabia-eases-iqama-renewal-for-residents-with-family-abroad_UAE

Saudi Arabia Eases Iqama Renewal For Residents With Family Abroad Saudi Arabia's General Directorate of Passports (Jawazat) has introduced a new policy allowing residents to renew their Iqama (residency permit) even if one or more of their dependents or companio... April 09, 2025 1071 Category: Expats

update-expatriate-passport-via-absher-for-sr69-without-visiting-jawazat_UAE

Update Expatriate Passport Via Absher For SR69 Without Visiting Jawazat Expatriates in Saudi Arabia can now update their passport information through their employer's Absher platform account for a fee of SR69, including VAT. This online service eliminates the need to ... April 10, 2025 1945 Category: Expats

can-you-get-an-exit-reentry-visa-for-more-than-a-year-jawazat-explains_UAE

Can You Get An Exit Re-Entry Visa For More Than A Year? Jawazat Explains Can You Get an Exit Re-Entry Visa for More Than a Year? Jawazat Explains The General Directorate of Passports (Jawazat) in Saudi Arabia has clarified the rules regarding the issuance and extension ... April 28, 2025 1361 Category: Expats

-apps-every-expat-in-saudi-arabia-must-download-in-2025_UAE

Apps Every Expat In Saudi Arabia Must Download In 2025 Living as an expat in Saudi Arabia can be much smoother with the right mobile apps. From government services to food delivery, banking, shopping, and transportation, the Kingdom has a rich digital eco... June 02, 2025 721 Category: Expats

can-expats-buy-property-in-saudi-arabia-_UAE

Can Expats Buy Property In Saudi Arabia Table of Contents • Can Expats Buy Property in Saudi Arabia in 2025? • Foreign Property Ownership Laws in Saudi Arabia (2025) • Real Estate Ownership Law for Non-Sau... June 11, 2025 493 Category: Expats

can-you-return-to-saudi-arabia-after-final-exit-jawazat-clarifies-rules-and-visa-options_UAE

Can You Return To Saudi Arabia After Final Exit? Jawazat Clarifies Rules And Visa Options If you've exited Saudi Arabia on a final exit visa and are considering coming back, the Saudi General Directorate of Passports (Jawazat) has clarified the process. As long as the departure was leg... July 04, 2025 1403 Category: Expats

saudi-arabia-introduces-skillbased-work-permits-for-expats-to-boost-talent-and-efficiency_UAE

Saudi Arabia Introduces Skill-Based Work Permits For Expats To Boost Talent And Efficiency In a major step towards enhancing the labor market and aligning with Vision 2030 goals, Saudi Arabia has launched a new skill-based classification system for expatriate work permits. The new system, w... July 07, 2025 1067 Category: Expats

skillbased-saudi-visa-rules-what-expats-should-know-about-new-highskill-skilled--basic-categories_UAE

Skill-Based Saudi Visa Rules: What Expats Should Know About New High‑Skill, Skilled & Basic Categories Saudi Arabia’s newly launched skill‑based visa system classifies expats into high‑skilled, skilled, or basic categories based on qualifications, experience, salary, and age—part of Vis... July 10, 2025 1824 Category: Expats

saudi-arabia-cracks-down-on-umrah-firms-for-housing-pilgrims-in-illegal-accommodations_UAE

Saudi Arabia Cracks Down On Umrah Firms For Housing Pilgrims In Illegal Accommodations Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has suspended two Umrah companies for serious violations, including accommodating pilgrims in unauthorized housing. The move underscores the Kingdom'... July 11, 2025 933 Category: Expats

renting-vs-buying-property-in-saudi-arabia-a-complete-guide-for-expats_UAE

Renting Vs Buying Property In Saudi Arabia: A Complete Guide For Expats Relocating to Saudi Arabia? One of your first decisions is whether to rent or buy a home. With Vision 2030 accelerating economic growth, Saudi's real estate landscape is rapidly evolving. This gui... July 16, 2025 1211 Category: Expats

absher-launches-new-digital-services-for-vehicle-transfers-weapon-permits-and-accident-reports_UAE

Absher Launches New Digital Services For Vehicle Transfers, Weapon Permits, And Accident Reports Public Security has launched new digital services via the Absher platform, enabling vehicle ownership transfers to companies, managing air weapon permits, and submitting accident reports electronicall... July 24, 2025 936 Category: Expats