Moving to KSA

How to Open a Bank Account in Saudi Arabia

If you are living in Saudi Arabia, it is essential to have a bank account. Saudi banks are regulated by the Central Bank of Saudi Arabia (SAMA) and most of them have branches throughout the country. Some of the popular national banks in Saudi Arabia are Al Rajhi Bank, SNB AlAhli, Riyadh Bank, SABB Bank, ... <a title="How to Open a Bank Account in Saudi Arabia" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/open-bank-account-in-saudi-arabia/" aria-label="Read more about How to Open a Bank Account in Saudi Arabia">Read more</a>

How to Accept Transfer Request in Qiwa 

Employee approval is required for iqama transfers (sponsorship transfers) following the implementation of the Labor Reform Initiative (LRI) in Saudi Arabia. This article explains how can an employee accepts an employee transfer request sent by a new employer in Saudi Arabia via the Qiwa platform. How to Accept a Transfer Request in Qiwa Visit the Qiwa ... <a title="How to Accept Transfer Request in Qiwa " class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/how-to-accept-an-employee-transfer-request-in-qiwa/" aria-label="Read more about How to Accept Transfer Request in Qiwa ">Read more</a>

How to Register as a Technician with the SCE

Procedure to Register as Technician with Saudi Council of Engineers Expatriate engineers and technicians working in Saudi Arabia are required to register with the Saudi Council of Engineers (SCE). The SCE registration process for technicians with or without a diploma certificate is explained below. Required Documents: A Photograph A Scanned Copy of your Iqama Self-attested ... <a title="How to Register as a Technician with the SCE" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/saudi-engineering-council-registration-for-technicians/" aria-label="Read more about How to Register as a Technician with the SCE">Read more</a>

How To Pay Your Exit Re-Entry Visa Fee Online

The exit re-entry visa grants foreign residents in Saudi Arabia the ability to temporarily depart and re-enter the country. Obtaining this visa requires a fee payment. This article explains the cost of the exit re-entry visa in Saudi Arabia and how to pay the exit re-entry visa fee online. Exit Re-Entry Visa Fees in Saudi ... <a title="How To Pay Your Exit Re-Entry Visa Fee Online" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/how-to-pay-exit-reentry-visa-fee-online-saudiarabia/" aria-label="Read more about How To Pay Your Exit Re-Entry Visa Fee Online">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>

Iqama can now be issued or renewed for three months

Saudi Arabia allows businesses to issue or renew their employees’ resident permits (Iqama) for a period of a minimum of three months. In this regard, Saudi banks have begun updating their government payment systems for the issuance and renewal of residency permits linked to work permits for a minimum of three months, local media reported. ... <a title="Iqama can now be issued or renewed for three months" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/iqama-issue-or-renew-for-three-months/" aria-label="Read more about Iqama can now be issued or renewed for three months">Read more</a>