KSA Expats Blog
Practical Saudi guides, news updates and explainers for expats living and working in the Kingdom.
How to Register as a Technician with the SCE
Procedure to Register as Technician with Saudi Council of Engineers Expatriate engineers and technicians working in Saudi Arabia are required to register with the Saudi Council of Engineers…
How To Pay Your Exit Re-Entry Visa Fee Online
The exit re-entry visa grants foreign residents in Saudi Arabia the ability to temporarily depart and re-enter the country. Obtaining this visa requires a fee payment. This article…
Expatriates can now pay the dependent fee quarterly
According to Jawazat, expatriates in Saudi Arabia can make quarterly payments of the fee for their dependents and companions when they renew their Iqama on a quarter-of-a-year basis.…
Iqama can now be issued or renewed for three months
Saudi Arabia allows businesses to issue or renew their employees’ resident permits (Iqama) for a period of a minimum of three months. In this regard, Saudi banks have…
Gasoline 91 & 95: What’s the Difference?
Understanding the Octane Rating: Gasoline 91 vs. 95 If you’ve ever wondered about the difference between 91 and 95-octane gasoline, this article is for you! Many drivers across…
Absher now allows domestic workers to opt for a new employer
The Absher Individuals platform recently added a new feature that enables domestic workers to accept or reject requests for sponsorship transfer. According to the newly introduced mechanism, domestic…
How To Open A New Account With SABB Bank Online
The Saudi British Bank (SABB) is one of the five largest banks in Saudi Arabia in terms of deposits. The SABB bank has over eighty branches across the…
Saudia allows issuing Umrah permits when booking flights to Jeddah and Taif
Umrah Permit Service by Saudia Saudi Arabian Airlines (Saudia) announced that travelers can issue “Umrah Permits” through the Saudia website when booking tickets to Jeddah or Taif starting…
Expats deported from the kingdom will not be allowed to return, except in one case: Jawazat
The General Directorate of Passports (Jawazat) reiterated that expatriates deported from the kingdom are not allowed to return except in one case. The Jawazat confirmed this in its…
SWIFT/BIC Codes of Banks in Saudi Arabia
SWIFT stands for ‘Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication‘. The SWIFT code is an international bank code that identifies particular banks worldwide. It’s also known as a Bank…
How to Change Mobile Number in SNB AlAhli Bank
If you wish to change your mobile number registered with your SNB AlAhli Bank account (formerly NCB), you may do so by visiting your nearest SNB AlAhli Self…
How To Open A New Account With Bank Albilad Online
You can now open a new account with Albilad Bank online without visiting a branch. All you need to do is fill out a digital form and authenticate…