The MHRSD has extended a six-month grace period from 11 November 2025 for domestic workers previously reported as absent (huroob) to regularize their legal status through the Musaned platform.

What the Extension Covers

The extension applies only to domestic workers who were reported absent (huroob) prior to the announcement and gives both domestic workers who remain in the Kingdom after leaving their workplaces and their employers an opportunity to update sponsorship and employment status through automated Musaned procedures.

Background

Six months earlier, the MHRSD issued a six-month grace period that began on 11 May 2025. This new extension continues the same corrective approach, specifically for workers reported absent before the latest announcement date.

Key Features & Benefits

Automated Regularisation via Musaned

Musaned — the official platform for household employment services — will handle status correction and transfers. New employers can log into Musaned and complete the transfer process automatically, helping to protect rights and improve the work environment.

Benefits for Workers

• An opportunity to regularize sponsorship and avoid penalties.

• Possibility to transfer to a new employer after completing required procedures.

• Potentially regain access to legal protections and benefits.

Benefits for Employers & Labour Market

• Employers can legally recruit domestic workers who were previously reported absent.
• Supports improved contractual relationships and labour-market regulation.
• Part of broader MHRSD reforms to organize domestic labour and protect rights.

How to Regularize (Step-by-Step)

1. Confirm eligibility: Ensure the huroob report was filed before 11 November 2025.
2. Employer registers on Musaned: New employer logs in and initiates the transfer request.
3. Submit required documents: Complete the automated forms and any verification steps required by Musaned.
4. Complete transfer: Once accepted, the worker’s sponsorship and employment become regularised under the new employer.
5. After the grace period: Workers who do not regularize may be subject to standard huroob consequences under Saudi regulations.

Important Conditions & Limitations

Important: This extension covers only those workers who were reported absent before the announcement date. Transfers and status correction must be completed through Musaned. New huroob reports filed after 11 November 2025 are not covered by this grace period.

Conclusion

The MHRSD’s six-month extension from 11 November 2025 provides a practical route to legalise domestic workers previously reported as absent. Employers and workers are encouraged to use Musaned promptly to benefit from the automated transfer and regularisation procedures.