KSA Expats Blog
Practical Saudi guides, news updates and explainers for expats living and working in the Kingdom.
How To Report Scammer Number In Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia’s Communications and Information Technology Commission (CITC) has urged all mobile users not to respond to fraudulent text messages (SMS) and to report them by re-sending them…
Jawazat links the issuance of final exit visas to the payment of due bills
Saudi Arabia’s General Directorate of Passports (Jawazat) linked the issuance of final exit visas for expatriates to the payment of due bills, including mobile bills. Jawazat has clarified…
Overtime is limited to 720 hours per year: HRSD
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development specified the maximum number of overtime hours an employee can work in a calendar year. The Ministry stated on…
How to Find Kafeel’s Name, ID and Mobile Number
As an expat worker in Saudi Arabia, it is important to have accurate information about your kafeel or sponsor. Your kafeel is responsible for your visa, employment, and…
How To Issue A Final Exit Visa Through Absher
Saudi Arabia now allows expatriate workers to issue final exit visas through the online portal Absher. To request a Final Exit Visa through Absher, you must not have…
Conditions to Change the Profession in Saudi Arabia
Eligibility Conditions to Change Occupation in Saudi Arabia According to the Qiwa portal, the following are the eligibility conditions for changing the profession in Saudi Arabia. Company Eligibility…
Saudi Arabia bans entry of foreign vehicles that have exceeded their lifespan
Saudi Arabia’s Public Transport Authority (PTA) has announced that it has begun prohibiting foreign vehicles that have exceeded their approved operational life from entering the Kingdom via its…
Jawazat clarifies penalties for non-renewal of Iqama on time
Penalties for non-renewal of Iqama The General Directorate of Passports (Jawazat) clarified the penalties for failing to renew a residence permit on time. According to Jawazat, the following…
How to issue Umrah, Prayer, and Visit permits through the Tawakkalna app
Now citizens and expatriate residents can apply for permits to perform Umrah, visit, and prayer at the Grand Mosque in Makkah and the Prophet’s Mosque in Madina through…
How to check if someone is in Saudi Arabia online
Many people need to verify whether someone is currently present in Saudi Arabia or has traveled outside the kingdom. The official Muqeem portal provides a reliable way to…
Vehicle insurance details are now available in the Tawakkalna app
Tawakkalna has announced the launch of a new service in which you can now view your vehicle insurance details through the app. The app shows all vehicle insurance-related…
How to Calculate Overtime in Saudi Arabia
Overtime refers to the extra hours an employee works beyond their normal work schedule. In this article, we’ll show you how to easily calculate overtime pay in Saudi…