KSA Expats Blog
Practical Saudi guides, news updates and explainers for expats living and working in the Kingdom.
Fines and jail time for employers who allow expatriates to work for personal benefit
The General Directorate of Passports (Jawazat) clarified that any Saudi employer who allows his or her expatriate worker to engage in jobs for their own personal gain or…
How to Change Your Email Address on Absher
Your Absher account email is important getting updates on visas, Iqama renewals, labor disputes, and other official matters. If you’ve changed your email or want to update it,…
Absher now allows domestic workers to opt for a new employer
The Absher Individuals platform recently added a new feature that enables domestic workers to accept or reject requests for sponsorship transfer. According to the newly introduced mechanism, domestic…
Saudi Arabia launches “Quddum” platform for arrival registration
Quddum Platform KSA The Absher portal in Saudi Arabia announced the launch of a new platform “Quddum Platform” (Arrival Platform) for people traveling to the Kingdom from different…
Expatriates can now buy one property in Saudi Arabia
Expatriates who are legal residents of Saudi Arabia can now own a single property in the kingdom. The Absher platform has outlined three criteria that expatriates must meet…
Expats deported from the kingdom will not be allowed to return, except in one case: Jawazat
The General Directorate of Passports (Jawazat) reiterated that expatriates deported from the kingdom are not allowed to return except in one case. The Jawazat confirmed this in its…
Can You Get a Final Exit Visa for Your Dependent If You Have Unpaid Traffic Fines?
The short answer is no. If you have outstanding traffic penalties linked to your Iqama, you cannot issue a final exit visa for your family members or dependents…
Absher activation can be done through bank channels
Now the activation of an Absher account can be done through a number of Saudi bank channels. The Absher account officially clarified that the account can be activated…
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…
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…
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…