Life in KSA

Everything you need to know about the Iqama in Saudi Arabia

What is Iqama in Saudi Arabia The Iqama, also known as the Muqeem, is a residence permit granted to expatriates arriving in Saudi Arabia on a work visa or a dependent visa. Iqama is required to open a new bank account in Saudi Arabia and to send money abroad. In Saudi Arabia, a valid iqama ... <a title="Everything you need to know about the Iqama in Saudi Arabia" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/saudi-iqama-all-you-need-to-know-2020/" aria-label="Read more about Everything you need to know about the Iqama in Saudi Arabia">Read more</a>

Jawazat office locations and timings

What is Jawazat?. The General Directorate of Passports (GDP) is known as Jawazat. Jawazat is responsible for issuing an Iqama or residence permit to the residents of Saudi Arabia. Jawazat is also responsible for the issuance and cancelation of exit re-entry and final exit visas. WHAT IS MOFA IN SAUDI ARABIA?. Nowadays almost all Jawazat ... <a title="Jawazat office locations and timings" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/what-is-jawazat-timings-and-locations/" aria-label="Read more about Jawazat office locations and timings">Read more</a>

Employee Duties Under Saudi Labor Law Explained

Duties of a Worker as per Saudi Labor Law

Multi-Entry Visit Visas Can Be Renewed Without Leaving The Country

Saudi Arabia reportedly allows renewing one-year multi-entry visit visas through Absher portal without leaving the Kingdom, according to local media reports. The new decision comes in light of the temporary ban for international flights from and to the kingdom due to the Covid-19 outbreak. However, health insurance renewal is mandatory to renew the multiple entry ... <a title="Multi-Entry Visit Visas Can Be Renewed Without Leaving The Country" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/multi-entry-visit-visas-can-be-renewed-without-leaving-the-country/" aria-label="Read more about Multi-Entry Visit Visas Can Be Renewed Without Leaving The Country">Read more</a>

Sara Haba Reached Makkah From Tunisia on a Bicycle

Tunisian woman Sara Haba became the first woman to reach the holy city of Makkah on a bicycle.  She travelled to Makkah and made the pilgrimage journey in 53 days. Haba travelled across the desert into Egypt and Sudan for weeks on end, mostly by herself, and documented her journey using the hashtag #cyclingtomecca. “In Saudi Arabia, ... <a title="Sara Haba Reached Makkah From Tunisia on a Bicycle" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/sara-heba-reached-makkah-from-tunisia-on-a-bicycle/" aria-label="Read more about Sara Haba Reached Makkah From Tunisia on a Bicycle">Read more</a>

Domestic Workers Can Now Transfer Sponsorship to Establishments

Domestic laborers are now allowed to transfer their sponsorship from individual sponsors to establishments, local media reported citing the Ministry of Labor and Social Development sources. However, there will be some conditions for the sponsorship transfer of domestic workers, The domestic worker’s Iqama should not be renewed for more than one year. If the Iqama ... <a title="Domestic Workers Can Now Transfer Sponsorship to Establishments" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/domestic-workers-can-now-transfer-sponsorship-to-establishments/" aria-label="Read more about Domestic Workers Can Now Transfer Sponsorship to Establishments">Read more</a>