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