KSA Expats Blog
Practical Saudi guides, news updates and explainers for expats living and working in the Kingdom.
3 Ways to Update Your Mobile Number in Absher
Your mobile number is essential for logging into Absher, receiving OTPs, and accessing government services. If you change your phone number, you should update it as soon as…
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10 Things to Know About 3-Month Iqama Renewal for Domestic Workers
After announcing the new option to issue and renew Iqamas for domestic workers in three-month periods, Saudi authorities have also answered several common questions to help employers understand…
Saudi Arabia Introduces 3-Month Iqama Renewal Option for Domestic Workers
Saudi Arabia has introduced a more flexible option for issuing and renewing residence permits (Iqama) for domestic workers, allowing employers to choose validity periods starting from three months instead of…
Jawazat Explains How Employers Can Issue Final Exit Visas During Probation
Saudi Arabia’s General Directorate of Passports (Jawazat) has clarified that employers can issue a Final Exit Visa for workers during their probation period through the Absher Business platform. The service is available electronically and…
Saudi Arabia warns visitors against overstaying entry visas
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Interior has reminded all foreign visitors that remaining in the Kingdom after the expiry of an entry visa is a serious violation that can…
How to Report a Stolen Vehicle Online in Saudi Arabia Through Absher
If your vehicle has been stolen in Saudi Arabia, you no longer need to visit a police station to file the initial theft report. The Ministry of Interior…
How to Extend a Single or Multiple Visit Visa Through Absher in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia allows eligible visitors to extend their single-entry and multiple-entry visit visas online through the Absher platform, provided they meet the required conditions set by the General Directorate of Passports (Jawazat).…
Hajj 2026: Makkah Entry Permit Eligibility & Rules
If you’re an expat living in Saudi Arabia, this is one announcement you really cannot afford to ignore right now. Saudi Arabia has officially activated its Makkah entry…
Saudi Arabia Extends Expired Visas for Stranded Visitors Amid Regional Unrest
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Interior has announced measures to address the status of foreign nationals holding expired visas who have been unable to leave the Kingdom due to…
Final Exit Visa in Saudi Arabia: Rules, Process & How to Apply
The final exit visa — known locally as Khurooj Nihai — is one of the most important documents any expatriate in Saudi Arabia will deal with. It permanently ends your…
Saudi Border Number Check Online: Find Your Border Number Easily
If you’ve recently arrived in Saudi Arabia on a new visa, one of the first things you’ll need is your border number (رقم الحدود). This 10-digit code is…
Exit Re-Entry Visa in Saudi Arabia – Rules, Fees & How to Apply
If you’re an expatriate living and working in Saudi Arabia, the exit re-entry visa is one of the most important travel documents you’ll deal with. Whether you’re heading…