KSA Expats Blog
Practical Saudi guides, news updates and explainers for expats living and working in the Kingdom.
How to Book a Jawazat Appointment Online in Saudi Arabia
If you need to visit the Passport Office (Jawazat) in Saudi Arabia, you must book an appointment in advance. Whether it’s for fingerprint registration, resident services, or other…
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 Book Istiqdam Appointment Online
If you are planning to apply for a permanent family visa, family visit visa, or domestic worker visa in Saudi Arabia, you may need to book an Istiqdam…
How To Activate Absher Account Through Al Rajhi Bank
Absher Activation through Al Rajhi Banking Channels The Absher portal in Saudi Arabia is a one-stop shop for government services. It is the first of its kind in…
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…
Vehicle Ownership Cancellation Process in Saudi Arabia
Vehicle Ownership Cancellation Service Vehicle ownership cancellation is no more a complicated process in Saudi Arabia. The Absher platform now offers a “Vehicle Cancellation Service” in cooperation with…
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…
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 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…