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

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 Change Your Absher Mobile Number Without Logging In
Please Note: The option to change the mobile number on the Absher website without logging into the portal is no longer available. Please refer to the alternative methods…

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 Reset Absher Password Online
Forgot Absher password? Absher is an important e-service portal for citizens and residents in Saudi Arabia. Absher portal enables citizens and expatriates to access a variety of government…

See the Updated List of Absher Machine Locations
Absher Machine Locations in Your Area Absher is an online platform in Saudi Arabia that provides citizens and expatriates in the kingdom a variety of governmental services. Activation…

Expatriates can now pay the dependent fee quarterly
According to Jawazat, expatriates in Saudi Arabia can make quarterly payments of the fee for their dependents and companions when they renew their Iqama on a quarter-of-a-year basis.…

