Work Permit | KSA Expats https://ksaexpats.com Your Guide to Life in Saudi Arabia Thu, 18 Dec 2025 02:40:15 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://ksaexpats.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/cropped-KSA-Expats-Website-Logo-1-32x32.png Work Permit | KSA Expats https://ksaexpats.com 32 32 Saudi Arabia removes expat worker fees to support industrial growth https://ksaexpats.com/saudi-arabia-revokes-expat-fees-industrial-workers/?pk_campaign=feed&pk_kwd=saudi-arabia-revokes-expat-fees-industrial-workers Thu, 18 Dec 2025 02:40:09 +0000 https://ksaexpats.com/saudi-arabia-revokes-expat-fees-industrial-workers/?pk_campaign=feed&pk_kwd=saudi-arabia-revokes-expat-fees-industrial-workers saudi cancels expat feesSaudi Arabia has approved a decision to revoke fees imposed on expatriate workers employed in industrial establishments operating under an industrial license. The move aims to reduce operational costs and strengthen the Kingdom’s industrial sector. The decision was issued by the Council of Ministers, chaired by Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman. It was based ... Read more

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]]> Saudi Arabia Classifies Work Permits into Three Skill-Based Categories https://ksaexpats.com/ksa-work-permit-skill-categories-2025/?pk_campaign=feed&pk_kwd=ksa-work-permit-skill-categories-2025 Sun, 06 Jul 2025 08:22:19 +0000 https://ksaexpats.com/ksa-work-permit-skill-categories-2025/?pk_campaign=feed&pk_kwd=ksa-work-permit-skill-categories-2025 HRSDThe Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development has issued a decision to classify work permits into three categories based on skill level. The classification sets clear standards to assess the skills of expatriate workers in the Kingdom. The decision aims to enhance employee performance and facilitate the transfer of expertise to the Saudi labor ... Read more

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]]> Saudi Arabia Allows Expat Dependents to Work in Health and Education https://ksaexpats.com/expat-dependents-health-education-jobs/?pk_campaign=feed&pk_kwd=expat-dependents-health-education-jobs Wed, 31 Jul 2024 05:32:17 +0000 https://ksaexpats.com/expat-dependents-health-education-jobs/?pk_campaign=feed&pk_kwd=expat-dependents-health-education-jobs Saudi Arabia Allows Expat Dependents to Work in Health and EducationSaudi Arabia’s Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (MHRSD) has introduced a new initiative allowing expatriate dependents to work in the health and education sectors. This initiative, reported by Okaz/Saudi Gazette newspaper, facilitates employment for those holding dependent visas. To utilize this service, expatriates must log into the Ajeer platform, select the Ajeer Dependents ... Read more

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]]> How to Check Maktab Amal Fee Payment Status in Saudi Arabia https://ksaexpats.com/check-maktab-amal-fee-or-work-permit-levy/?pk_campaign=feed&pk_kwd=check-maktab-amal-fee-or-work-permit-levy Tue, 23 Apr 2024 17:42:55 +0000 https://ksaexpats.com/check-maktab-amal-fee-or-work-permit-levy/?pk_campaign=feed&pk_kwd=check-maktab-amal-fee-or-work-permit-levy How to Check Maktab Amal Fee Payment Status in Saudi ArabiaA work permit is an important document that allows you to legally work in Saudi Arabia. Issuing or renewing your Iqama requires a valid work permit. To issue a work permit, the payment of the work permit fee, also known as the maktab amal fee or wazarat amal fee, is required. In this article, we ... Read more

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]]> Expats’ Companions Now Eligible for Employment in Saudi Arabia https://ksaexpats.com/expat-companions-now-eligible-for-employment-in-ksa/?pk_campaign=feed&pk_kwd=expat-companions-now-eligible-for-employment-in-ksa Mon, 27 Mar 2023 20:29:16 +0000 https://ksaexpats.com/expat-companions-now-eligible-for-employment-in-ksa/?pk_campaign=feed&pk_kwd=expat-companions-now-eligible-for-employment-in-ksa Employment for Expat Companions in Saudi ArabiaSaudi Arabia is taking a significant step forward in its labor market by granting the Minister of Human Resources and Social Development the authority to employ companions of expatriate workers within the Kingdom. This progressive move aims to expand economic activities and professions in the country, further bolstering its growth and development. New Opportunities for ... Read more

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]]> How to share your profile through the Qiwa portal? https://ksaexpats.com/how-to-share-your-profile-information-through-the-qiwa-portal/?pk_campaign=feed&pk_kwd=how-to-share-your-profile-information-through-the-qiwa-portal Mon, 29 Mar 2021 12:30:04 +0000 https://ksaexpats.com/how-to-share-your-profile-information-through-the-qiwa-portal/?pk_campaign=feed&pk_kwd=how-to-share-your-profile-information-through-the-qiwa-portal How to share your profile information 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. Here you can add your Work History, Qualifications, Volunteer Work, Trainings and Skills. In order to add your Work History, click on “Add New” under the Work ... Read more

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]]> How to Check and Pay the Work Permit Levy or “Maktab Amal Fees” https://ksaexpats.com/how-to-check-pay-maktab-amil-levy-fee-labor-card-work-permit/?pk_campaign=feed&pk_kwd=how-to-check-pay-maktab-amil-levy-fee-labor-card-work-permit Mon, 13 May 2019 20:25:00 +0000 https://ksaexpats.com/how-to-check-pay-maktab-amil-levy-fee-labor-card-work-permit/?pk_campaign=feed&pk_kwd=how-to-check-pay-maktab-amil-levy-fee-labor-card-work-permit How to Check Your Work Permit Payment Number in Saudi ArabiaPaying the work permit fees is essential for the renewal of Iqama. Without clearing these fees, Iqama renewal cannot proceed. Here’s a step-by-step guide to check your work permit payment number (Maktab Amal Number) and how to settle the fees at the bank. Checking the Work Permit Payment Number (Maktab Amal Number) In the following ... Read more

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