KSA Expats Blog
Practical Saudi guides, news updates and explainers for expats living and working in the Kingdom.
Saudi Shura Council Recommends Health Certificates for Delivery Riders
The Saudi Shura Council recently discussed several recommendations aimed at improving healthcare services and public safety, including a proposal that could affect delivery workers across the Kingdom. One…
Remaining Stages of Summer in Saudi Arabia Before Autumn Begins
Although summer is already well underway, several traditional seasonal stages still remain before autumn officially begins in Saudi Arabia. These periods have long been recognized in local weather…
Philippines Passport Visa-Free Countries 2026: Full List of 66 Destinations
The Philippine passport ranks 72nd in the July 2026 edition of the Henley Passport Index, giving Filipino passport holders access to 66 destinations without needing a regular visa in advance. This includes visa-free, visa on arrival (VOA) and electronic…
Jawazat Explains How Employers Can Issue Final Exit Visas During Probation
Saudi Arabia’s General Directorate of Passports (Jawazat) has clarified that employers can issue a Final Exit Visa for workers during their probation period through the Absher Business platform. The service is available electronically and…
Where Can Bangladeshis Travel Without a Visa in 2026?
Bangladeshi passport holders can travel to 36 destinations without obtaining a regular embassy visa in advance, according to the Henley Passport Index (July 2026). These destinations include countries offering visa-free entry,…
Philippines Tops Saudi Domestic Worker Recruitment Costs
Saudi Arabia’s Musaned platform executed 84,802 domestic worker recruitment contracts during June 2026, while continuing to expand recruitment services for employers across the Kingdom. The platform currently allows the recruitment of domestic workers…
Saudi Arabia warns visitors against overstaying entry visas
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Interior has reminded all foreign visitors that remaining in the Kingdom after the expiry of an entry visa is a serious violation that can…
Indian Passport Holders Can Visit These 56 Countries Without a Regular Visa
Indian passport holders can currently travel to 56 destinations without obtaining a regular visa in advance, according to the latest Henley Passport Index update. The available destinations include countries…
Pakistani Travellers Can Visit These 30 Countries Without a Regular Visa
Pakistani passport holders can currently travel to 30 destinations without obtaining a traditional visa in advance, according to the latest Henley Passport Index released in July 2026. The latest update shows…
Saudi Arabia Visitor SIM Packages 2026: Compare STC, Mobily, Zain & Salam
Visitors arriving in Saudi Arabia can easily purchase a prepaid visitor SIM card at airports, telecom stores, and many retail outlets. These packages are designed for tourists, Umrah…
Saudi Arabia Issues New Rules for Managing Seized and Confiscated Assets
Saudi Arabia has approved amendments to the regulation governing the management of assets seized or confiscated in money laundering, related predicate offences, and terrorism financing cases. The updated…
SOCPA Takes Action Against Former Accountant and Two Unlicensed Firms
The Saudi Organization for Chartered and Professional Accountants (SOCPA) has referred a former certified public accountant and two commercial establishments to the Public Prosecution for allegedly providing accounting…