KSA Expats Blog
Practical Saudi guides, news updates and explainers for expats living and working in the Kingdom.
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…
How to activate “Digital Iqama” in Absher?
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Interior has launched digital versions of national identity cards for citizens and expatriates. The “Digital ID” or “Digital Iqama” can be accessed through the…
Expat Dependent Fee: How to Check and Pay
For expatriates living in Saudi Arabia, bringing your family along can be a wonderful experience, but it does come with some responsibilities. One of the essential requirements is…
Employment Contract in Saudi Arabia
An employment contract is a signed agreement between an individual employee and an employer. It establishes both the rights and responsibilities of the two parties. The employment contract must be under the standard form…
How to Activate Aman Al-Rajhi App in Your Smartphone
If you are an Al Rajhi Bank customer in Saudi Arabia and are using internet banking, the Aman Al Rajhi app will be very useful to you. This…
Jawazat clarifies procedure to renew expired final exit visa
The General Directorate of Passports (Jawazat) has clarified the procedure for renewing the final exit visa for workers after its expiry and the penalty prescribed for that. Jawzat’s…
Reporting Harassment, Cybercrime, and Human Trafficking via Kollona Amn App
Saudi Arabia’s Public Security Department operates the “Kollona Amn” (We Are All Security) app — a mobile application designed to help you report serious crimes directly to authorities.…