KSA Expats Blog
Practical Saudi guides, news updates and explainers for expats living and working in the Kingdom.

How to Check Istimara Validity In Saudi Arabia
What is the Vehicle Registration License or Istimara The vehicle registration license, or Istimara, is a document that proves your vehicle is registered with the concerned authority in…

SNB QuickPay – Everything You Need To Know
SNB QuickPay SNB QuickPay is one of the top international money transfer services in Saudi Arabia. It offers 24/7 international money transfer service through SNB ATMs, phone banking…

Forgot Your Absher Username? Here Is How To Log In
How To Login To The Absher If You Forgot Your Username The Absher portal is the gateway to accessing several government services in Saudi Arabia. Are you wondering…

How to get a Vehicle Repair Permit (Waraqah Tasreeh) via Absher
Muroor Vehicle Repair Authorization via Absher (ورقة تصريح) A vehicle repair permit, also known as “Waraqah Tasreeh” (ورقة تصريح), is a legal document authorizing the repair of a…

How to Correct the Insurance Status of Visitors on Tawakkalna
How to Rectify Visitors’ Insurance Status on Tawakkalna Are you a visitor to Saudi Arabia, and your Tawakkalna account does not correctly display insurance status? The Tawakkalna app…

Is It Possible To Extend A Family Visit Visa For More Than 180 Days?
Do You Need Extend Family Visa For More Than 180 Days? Do you have a family visit visa that is set to expire soon and want to extend…

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 Open an NRI Account from Saudi Arabia
What is an NRI Account? NRI account is a bank account for non-resident Indians (NRIs). There are many benefits to opening an NRI account, such as no tax…

5 Things You Need To Know About Ersal Money Transfer
Ersal Money Transfer Ersal is a money transfer company in Saudi Arabia licensed by the Saudi Central Bank to provide money transfer services to any country in the…

APN Settings Saudi Arabia: STC, Mobily, Zain, Virgin & Lebara
Having trouble with mobile internet after changing your SIM, activating an eSIM, or resetting your phone? In most cases, your Saudi mobile network will configure the internet settings…

Maternity Leave Rules in Saudi Arabia
What is Maternity Leave? Maternity leave is the right for female employees to take leave on giving birth. This article talks about the maternity leave rules in Saudi…

Registering and Applying for Classification on Mumaris Plus: A Step-by-Step Guide
What is Mumaris Plus? Mumaris Plus is an integrated online platform developed by the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties (SCFHS) that facilitates the licensing process for health practitioners…
