KSA Expats Blog
Practical Saudi guides, news updates and explainers for expats living and working in the Kingdom.
Keep These Safety Essentials in Your Vehicle: Saudi Moroor
Saudi Arabia’s General Directorate of Traffic (Moroor) has reminded motorists to keep essential safety equipment in their vehicles to help deal with emergencies and improve road safety. According…
Updated Indian Passport Fees in Saudi Arabia from July 2026
The Embassy of India in Riyadh has announced revised passport and passport-related service fees for Indian nationals in Saudi Arabia. The new charges came into effect on July 1,…
Saudi Arabia Raises Buy Now, Pay Later Financing Limit to SAR 10,000
The Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) has increased the maximum outstanding financing limit for individual customers using Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) services from SAR 5,000 to SAR 10,000. The new limit…
Saudi Arabia Begins Enforcing 30% Saudization in Engineering Professions
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (HRSD), in cooperation with the Ministry of Municipalities and Housing, has begun implementing the decision to increase the Saudization…
Saudi Arabia Extends Work Permit Correction Deadline Until End of 2026
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (HRSD) has extended the deadline for employers to rectify the status of expatriate workers whose work permits expired more…
Saudia Offers One-Time Free Booking Change on International Flights This Summer
Saudia has announced a one-time free booking change for passengers traveling on international flights as part of its Summer 2026 travel campaign. The offer is among several benefits introduced by the national…
Qiwa Sets June 30 Deadline to Renew Expired Work Permits in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia’s Qiwa platform has reminded employers that Tuesday, June 30, 2026, is the final deadline to regularize the status of employees whose work permits have expired. From Wednesday, July…
Saudi Arabia Lowers Customs Declaration Threshold from SAR 60,000 to SAR 40,000
Travelers entering or leaving Saudi Arabia should be aware of an important change to the Kingdom’s customs declaration rules. The Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA) has reduced…
How to Report a Stolen Vehicle Online in Saudi Arabia Through Absher
If your vehicle has been stolen in Saudi Arabia, you no longer need to visit a police station to file the initial theft report. The Ministry of Interior…
Saudi Arabia to Introduce Mandatory Occupational Fitness and Health Screenings for Employees
The Saudi Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development has announced a new framework that will introduce mandatory occupational fitness assessments and non-communicable disease (NCD) screenings for employees…
2026 FIFA World Cup: Public Viewing Locations Across Riyadh Region
The Riyadh Region Municipality has announced 12 public viewing locations in Riyadh city and more than 52 additional locations across the governorates and regional centers as part of the “World Cup…
How to Extend a Single or Multiple Visit Visa Through Absher in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia allows eligible visitors to extend their single-entry and multiple-entry visit visas online through the Absher platform, provided they meet the required conditions set by the General Directorate of Passports (Jawazat).…