KSA Expats Blog
Practical Saudi guides, news updates and explainers for expats living and working in the Kingdom.
How to share your profile through the Qiwa portal?
You can now share your profile with others through the Qiwa portal here is how, Login to the Qiwa platform https://auth.qiwa.sa/en/sign-in Select “Share Profile” under Services and Tools.…
How to Check Saudi Driving License Status Online
Saudi Driving License Verification | Public Query Driving License You can now check your Saudi driving license status through the ministry of interior’s Absher website. In order to…
New employer to bear the Iqama fee and work permit fee – MHRSD
The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (HRSD) confirmed in a tweet that the new employer bears the fees of Iqama (residence permit) and work permit. The…
How to register on Qiwa platform
Qiwa Platform The Qiwa portal has introduced by the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (HRSD) to combine all the employment services under one electronic roof. The…
Download COVID-19 Vaccine Certificate via Sehhaty
Saudi Arabia has launched the COVID-19 vaccination campaign on December 17, 2020. If you have already received at least one coronavirus vaccine shot, you can download the COVID-19…
How to Issue Exit Re-Entry Visa for Dependents
Exit Re-Entry Visa for Dependents Expat workers and their dependents (Residents) living in Saudi Arabia require an Exit-Re-Entry Visa to leave Saudi Arabia, temporarily. Following is the procedure…
Exit re-entry visas of expats outside the kingdom can be extended online – Jawazat
The General Directorate of Passports (Jawazat) has clarified that exit reentry visas of those expatriates outside the Kingdom can be extended online through their Sponsor’s Absher or Muqeem…
What Are the Penalties For a Bounce Cheque in Saudi Arabia?
Cheque Bounce is a Criminal Offence in Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia considers cheque bounce a crime and imposes severe penalties on those who commit this offense. This article…
SEC Fixed Bill Service: Everything You Need to Know
SEC Fixed Bill Service (Tayseer Program) The Saudi Electricity Company’s fixed bill service (Tayseer Program) allows customers to pay a monthly fixed rate bill based on their average…
Saudi Arabia to conduct professional exams for new expat engineers before entering the Kingdom
Authorities in Saudi Arabia have decided to conduct a professional examination for expatriate engineers who seek to come to the Kingdom on new job visas. The new decision…
How to Check Efada Medical Report Status for Iqama
Efada Medical Report for New Iqama or Iqama Issuance Every expatriate who enters Saudi Arabia on a resident visa is required to take a medical test from Efada…
HR Ministry Announces End of Article 41 added Executive Regulations of Labor Law
The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development announced the end of Article (41), added to the executive regulations of the labor law, it was added in light…