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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 possible. There are three ways to update your registered Absher mobile number: Method 1: Change Mobile Number Using the Absher App Here are the steps to update your mobile ... <a title="3 Ways to Update Your Mobile Number in Absher" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/change-absher-mobile-number/" aria-label="Read more about 3 Ways to Update Your Mobile Number in Absher">Read more</a>

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 how the service works. Here are the main points explained by the General Directorate of Passports (Jawazat). Available in 3-month multiples Iqamas can now be issued or ... <a title="10 Things to Know About 3-Month Iqama Renewal for Domestic Workers" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/domestic-worker-iqama-renewal-faq/" aria-label="Read more about 10 Things to Know About 3-Month Iqama Renewal for Domestic Workers">Read more</a>

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 paying for a full year at once. The initiative has been launched by the Ministry of Interior, represented by the General Directorate of Passports (Jawazat), in cooperation with ... <a title="Saudi Arabia Introduces 3-Month Iqama Renewal Option for Domestic Workers" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/domestic-worker-iqama-3-month-renewal/" aria-label="Read more about Saudi Arabia Introduces 3-Month Iqama Renewal Option for Domestic Workers">Read more</a>

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 is designed for employers of commercial-sector workers, allowing them to complete the process online without visiting a Jawazat office. According to Jawazat, the service enables employers to issue ... <a title="Jawazat Explains How Employers Can Issue Final Exit Visas During Probation" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/final-exit-visa-probation-period/" aria-label="Read more about Jawazat Explains How Employers Can Issue Final Exit Visas During Probation">Read more</a>

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 ongoing regional circumstances. The ministry said the measures apply to holders of all types of visit visas, as well as Umrah, transit, and final exit visas that ... <a title="Saudi Arabia Extends Expired Visas for Stranded Visitors Amid Regional Unrest" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/saudi-arabia-extends-expired-visas-stranded-visitors-2026/" aria-label="Read more about Saudi Arabia Extends Expired Visas for Stranded Visitors Amid Regional Unrest">Read more</a>

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 legal residency in the Kingdom, cancels your Iqama (residence permit), and allows you to leave Saudi Arabia for good. Whether your work contract has ended, you’ve resigned, ... <a title="Final Exit Visa in Saudi Arabia: Rules, Process & How to Apply" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/final-exit-visa-saudi-arabia/" aria-label="Read more about Final Exit Visa in Saudi Arabia: Rules, Process & How to Apply">Read more</a>