Life in KSA

Overtime is limited to 720 hours per year: HRSD

Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development specified the maximum number of overtime hours an employee can work in a calendar year. The Ministry stated on its Labor education portal that overtime hours are limited to 720 per year and may increase with the worker’s approval. According to Article 107 of the Labor ... <a title="Overtime is limited to 720 hours per year: HRSD" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/hrsd-the-maximum-number-of-overtime-hours-during-the-year-is-720-hrs/" aria-label="Read more about Overtime is limited to 720 hours per year: HRSD">Read more</a>

How to Find Kafeel’s Name, ID and Mobile Number

As an expat worker in Saudi Arabia, it is important to have accurate information about your kafeel or sponsor. Your kafeel is responsible for your visa, employment, and other important aspects of your life in the country. In this blog article, we will provide step-by-step instructions on how to find your kafeel’s name, sponsor ID, ... <a title="How to Find Kafeel’s Name, ID and Mobile Number" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/iqama-check-kafeel-name-sponsor-name-and-id/" aria-label="Read more about How to Find Kafeel’s Name, ID and Mobile Number">Read more</a>

How To Issue A Final Exit Visa Through Absher

Saudi Arabia now allows expatriate workers to issue final exit visas through the online portal Absher. To request a Final Exit Visa through Absher, you must not have any vehicles in your Iqama. Following is the procedure for issuing a final exit visa through Absher. How to Request a Final Exit Visa through Absher? Read: ... <a title="How To Issue A Final Exit Visa Through Absher" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/procedure-to-issue-final-exit-visa-through-absher/" aria-label="Read more about How To Issue A Final Exit Visa Through Absher">Read more</a>

Conditions to Change the Profession in Saudi Arabia

Eligibility Conditions to Change Occupation in Saudi Arabia According to the Qiwa portal, the following are the eligibility conditions for changing the profession in Saudi Arabia. Company Eligibility Conditions -The company status must be existent. -The commercial registration must be valid. -The company activity must not be from the activity of farmers and shepherds, equestrian, ... <a title="Conditions to Change the Profession in Saudi Arabia" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/conditions-to-change-the-profession-in-saudi-arabia/" aria-label="Read more about Conditions to Change the Profession in Saudi Arabia">Read more</a>

Saudi Arabia bans entry of foreign vehicles that have exceeded their lifespan

Saudi Arabia’s Public Transport Authority (PTA) has announced that it has begun prohibiting foreign vehicles that have exceeded their approved operational life from entering the Kingdom via its land ports. Vehicles that do not confirm operational life requirements will be denied entry into the Kingdom, with the goal of increasing road safety, according to the ... <a title="Saudi Arabia bans entry of foreign vehicles that have exceeded their lifespan" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/saudi-arabia-bans-entry-of-foreign-vehicles-that-have-exceeded-their-lifespan/" aria-label="Read more about Saudi Arabia bans entry of foreign vehicles that have exceeded their lifespan">Read more</a>

How to issue Umrah, Prayer, and Visit permits through the Tawakkalna app

Now citizens and expatriate residents can apply for permits to perform Umrah, visit, and prayer at the Grand Mosque in Makkah and the Prophet’s Mosque in Madina through the “Tawakkalna” app.  Permits will be issued to people who have been immunized as per the records in Tawakkalna. The three categories of people who can apply ... <a title="How to issue Umrah, Prayer, and Visit permits through the Tawakkalna app" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/how-to-apply-for-umrah-prayer-and-visit-permit-through-tawakkalna-app/" aria-label="Read more about How to issue Umrah, Prayer, and Visit permits through the Tawakkalna app">Read more</a>