Jawazat

Up To SAR 100K Fine For Employers Who Allow Employees To Work For Others

The General Directorate of Passports (Jawazat) has warned that individual employers who allow their foreign employees to work for others or independently would face fines, jail time, and a ban on future recruitment. The penalties are designed to discourage Saudi employers from engaging in such practices. Employers who are caught will be fined heavily and ... <a title="Up To SAR 100K Fine For Employers Who Allow Employees To Work For Others" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/100k-fine-for-employers-who-allow-workers-to-work-for-others-or-be-self-employed/" aria-label="Read more about Up To SAR 100K Fine For Employers Who Allow Employees To Work For Others">Read more</a>

How To Change Your Photo In Iqama

What is Iqama The Iqama is a residence permit issued by the Ministry of Interior to Foreigners in Saudi Arabia. The Iqama is a plastic card, similar to a credit card, which contains all your details, such as your photo, name and nationality. In this article, we will be talking about how to change your ... <a title="How To Change Your Photo In Iqama" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/how-to-change-photo-in-iqama/" aria-label="Read more about How To Change Your Photo In Iqama">Read more</a>

See the Updated List of Absher Machine Locations

Absher Machine Locations in Your Area Absher is an online platform in Saudi Arabia that provides citizens and expatriates in the kingdom a variety of governmental services. Activation of Absher accounts can be done through Absher machines (Absher self-service kiosk) as well as bank accounts, and Jawazat branches. You can also use the Absher machine ... <a title="See the Updated List of Absher Machine Locations" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/absher-self-service-activation-machine-locations/" aria-label="Read more about See the Updated List of Absher Machine Locations">Read more</a>

Expatriates can now pay the dependent fee quarterly

According to Jawazat, expatriates in Saudi Arabia can make quarterly payments of the fee for their dependents and companions when they renew their Iqama on a quarter-of-a-year basis. The monthly fee for dependents and companions is SR 400 per person. Jawazat clarified that those who fall under the definition of dependents include wife, sons under ... <a title="Expatriates can now pay the dependent fee quarterly" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/dependent-fee-quarterly-payment/" aria-label="Read more about Expatriates can now pay the dependent fee quarterly">Read more</a>

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 in exchange for a sum of money will be punished with a maximum jail term of three months and fines of up to SR 50,000, local media ... <a title="Fines and jail time for employers who allow expatriates to work for personal benefit" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/fines-and-jail-for-employers-allow-expatriates-to-work-for-personal-benefit/" aria-label="Read more about Fines and jail time for employers who allow expatriates to work for personal benefit">Read more</a>

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 response to a person’s inquiry about the possibility of his return to the Kingdom following his deportation. According to Jawazat, any expatriate who has been deported is ... <a title="Expats deported from the kingdom will not be allowed to return, except in one case: Jawazat" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/expats-deported-from-the-kingdom-are-not-allowed-to-return-except-in-one-case-jawazat/" aria-label="Read more about Expats deported from the kingdom will not be allowed to return, except in one case: Jawazat">Read more</a>