Moving to KSA

Saudi Arabia Lowers Customs Declaration Threshold from SAR 60,000 to SAR 40,000

Travelers entering or leaving Saudi Arabia should be aware of an important change to the Kingdom’s customs declaration rules. The Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA) has reduced the mandatory declaration threshold from SAR 60,000 to SAR 40,000. Under the updated regulations, anyone carrying cash, negotiable financial instruments, gold bars, precious metals, gemstones, jewelry, or their equivalents with a combined ... <a title="Saudi Arabia Lowers Customs Declaration Threshold from SAR 60,000 to SAR 40,000" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/saudi-customs-declaration-40000/" aria-label="Read more about Saudi Arabia Lowers Customs Declaration Threshold from SAR 60,000 to SAR 40,000">Read more</a>

Saudi Arabia to Introduce Mandatory Occupational Fitness and Health Screenings for Employees

The Saudi Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development has announced a new framework that will introduce mandatory occupational fitness assessments and non-communicable disease (NCD) screenings for employees across the Kingdom through a phased implementation plan. According to a recently issued guide, the new regulations aim to strengthen workplace health and safety by establishing a ... <a title="Saudi Arabia to Introduce Mandatory Occupational Fitness and Health Screenings for Employees" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/mandatory-occupational-fitness-health-screenings/" aria-label="Read more about Saudi Arabia to Introduce Mandatory Occupational Fitness and Health Screenings for Employees">Read more</a>

How to Extend a Single or Multiple Visit Visa Through Absher in Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia allows eligible visitors to extend their single-entry and multiple-entry visit visas online through the Absher platform, provided they meet the required conditions set by the General Directorate of Passports (Jawazat). The service enables Saudi citizens and residents who host visitors to submit the extension request electronically without visiting a Jawazat office. Who Can Use the Service? The ... <a title="How to Extend a Single or Multiple Visit Visa Through Absher in Saudi Arabia" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/family-visit-visa-renewal-extension-online/" aria-label="Read more about How to Extend a Single or Multiple Visit Visa Through Absher in Saudi Arabia">Read more</a>

How to Get a Driving License in Saudi Arabia (2026)

So you’ve arrived in the Kingdom. The sun is blazing, the highways are wide, and everyone around you seems to be driving with great confidence — and sometimes, surprisingly fast speeds. At some point, you’re going to need to get behind the wheel yourself. Getting a driving license in Saudi Arabia as an expat is ... <a title="How to Get a Driving License in Saudi Arabia (2026)" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/driving-license-in-saudi-arabia/" aria-label="Read more about How to Get a Driving License in Saudi Arabia (2026)">Read more</a>

Saudi Arabia to Start Issuing 1448 AH Umrah Visas From May 31

The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has announced the upcoming key dates for the 1448 AH Umrah season. According to the ministry’s 1448 AH Umrah calendar, the issuance of Umrah visas and the entry of pilgrims into Saudi Arabia for the new season will begin on 14 Dhul-Hijjah 1447 AH, corresponding to 31 May 2026. ... <a title="Saudi Arabia to Start Issuing 1448 AH Umrah Visas From May 31" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/1448-ah-umrah-visa-dates/" aria-label="Read more about Saudi Arabia to Start Issuing 1448 AH Umrah Visas From May 31">Read more</a>

Health Ministry Explains Hajj Vaccine Booking Process on Sehhaty Platform

Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Health has explained how pilgrims can book Hajj vaccinations through “Sehhaty,” the government’s official digital health app, ahead of the 1447 AH Hajj season. The ministry noted that Sehhaty is a unified platform that enables pilgrims to complete all required health procedures in one place. The app is part of the ... <a title="Health Ministry Explains Hajj Vaccine Booking Process on Sehhaty Platform" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/hajj-vaccine-booking/" aria-label="Read more about Health Ministry Explains Hajj Vaccine Booking Process on Sehhaty Platform">Read more</a>