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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 worker sponsorship will be transferred only if the current employer agrees to the transfer. The new employer will have to wait for the domestic worker’s approval through ... <a title="Absher now allows domestic workers to opt for a new employer" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/absher-now-allows-domestic-workers-to-opt-for-new-employer/" aria-label="Read more about Absher now allows domestic workers to opt for a new employer">Read more</a>

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 countries around the world for various reasons. The new platform is to simplify the entry process at various border ports. The Quddum Platform enables those coming to ... <a title="Saudi Arabia launches “Quddum” platform for arrival registration" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/absher-announces-launch-of-quddum-platform/" aria-label="Read more about Saudi Arabia launches “Quddum” platform for arrival registration">Read more</a>

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 in order to buy a property in Saudi Arabia. According to the Absher platform, the service enables residents in the kingdom to apply for a permit to own ... <a title="Expatriates can now buy one property in Saudi Arabia" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/expatriates-can-now-buy-one-property-in-saudi-arabia/" aria-label="Read more about Expatriates can now buy one property in Saudi Arabia">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>

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 through Absher. This is a strict rule from Saudi Arabia’s General Directorate of Passports (Jawazat). It applies whether you’re leaving Saudi Arabia permanently or taking your family ... <a title="Can You Get a Final Exit Visa for Your Dependent If You Have Unpaid Traffic Fines?" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/issue-final-exit-visa-family-in-the-event-of-unpaid-traffic-violations/" aria-label="Read more about Can You Get a Final Exit Visa for Your Dependent If You Have Unpaid Traffic Fines?">Read more</a>

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 through the following banks: Al-Rajhi, NCB, Al-Jazira, ANB, Riyadh Bank, Saudi Investment Bank, Al-Bilad, SABB, Alinma, Saudi Fransi, Samba, and Alawwal Bank. The Absher activation can be ... <a title="Absher activation can be done through bank channels" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/absher-explains-how-to-activate-an-account-on-the-platform-through-a-number-of-banks/" aria-label="Read more about Absher activation can be done through bank channels">Read more</a>