KSA Expats Blog
Practical Saudi guides, news updates and explainers for expats living and working in the Kingdom.
How to Get Iqama for Your Newborn in Saudi Arabia
Securing a Newborn Iqama in Saudi Arabia The birth of a child is a joyous occasion, whether the child is born in Saudi Arabia or your home country.…
How To Update Iqama On Riyad Bank App
If you live in Saudi Arabia, you know it’s important to keep your Iqama valid to access various services and benefits. After renewing your Iqama, you need to…
Up To SAR 100K Fine For Employers Who Allow Employees To Work For Others
The General Directorate of Passports (Jawazat) has warned that individual employers who allow their foreign employees to work for others or independently would face fines, jail time, and…
How To Check If You Have A Travel Ban In KSA
The Generalization Report Query Service in Absher The Generalization Report Query function is a feature in the Absher portal that lets you search for legal proceedings and travel…
How to Check Available Funds in Your Iqama
Expatriate residents requiring government services in Saudi Arabia, such as Iqama renewal, issuance of exit re-entry visas, and sponsorship transfers, need to deposit fees into their Iqama number…
How To Change Your Photo In Iqama
What is Iqama The Iqama is a residence permit issued by the Ministry of Interior to Foreigners in Saudi Arabia. The Iqama is a plastic card, similar to…
Expat Residents Can Now Change Their Children’s Visit Visa To Iqama
Expats can Change a Child’s Visit Visa to Iqama The general directorate of Passports in Saudi Arabia (Jawazat) has clarified that expat residents can convert their children’s visit…
How To Update Iqama On Riyad Bank Online
Riyad Bank is one of the leading banking service providers in Saudi Arabia. The bank offers a wide range of financial products and services for personal and commercial…
GOSI Registration: Step-by-Step Guide
What is GOSI GOSI or General Organization for Social Insurance is an organization that manages Saudi Arabia’s social insurance programs. GOSI provides services to a wide range of…
How to Approve or Reject Job Transfer Requests via Absher for Domestic Workers
Foreign domestic workers in Saudi Arabia can now accept or reject job transfer requests through the Absher portal. This post explains how domestic workers can approve or reject…
How to Update Iqama Expiry Date with Al Rajhi Bank
Al Rajhi Bank account holders are required to update their iqama expiry date with the bank after their iqama renewal. You can now update the expiration date of…
How to Accept Transfer Request in Qiwa
Employee approval is required for iqama transfers (sponsorship transfers) following the implementation of the Labor Reform Initiative (LRI) in Saudi Arabia. This article explains how can an employee accepts…