Moving to KSA

Essential tips and resources for expatriates relocating to Saudi Arabia.

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  • Jawazat clarifies penalties for non-renewal of Iqama on time

    Penalties for non-renewal of Iqama The General Directorate of Passports (Jawazat) clarified the penalties for failing to renew a residence permit on time. According to Jawazat, the following penalties apply for non-renewal of iqama within three days of its expiration date; Penalty for the first time Employers who failed to renew Iqama for the first ... <a title="Jawazat clarifies penalties for non-renewal of Iqama on time" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/penalty-deportation-non-renewing-iqama/" aria-label="Read more about Jawazat clarifies penalties for non-renewal of Iqama on time">Read more</a>

    April 16, 2021 By Mohammed Ameen
  • 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>

    April 12, 2021 By Mohammed Ameen
  • How to share your profile through the Qiwa portal?

    You can now share your profile with others through the Qiwa portal here is how, Login to the Qiwa platform https://auth.qiwa.sa/en/sign-in Select “Share Profile” under Services and Tools. Here you can add your Work History, Qualifications, Volunteer Work, Trainings and Skills. In order to add your Work History, click on “Add New” under the Work ... <a title="How to share your profile through the Qiwa portal?" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/how-to-share-your-profile-information-through-the-qiwa-portal/" aria-label="Read more about How to share your profile through the Qiwa portal?">Read more</a>

    March 29, 2021 By Mohammed Ameen
  • How to Issue Exit Re-Entry Visa for Dependents

    Exit Re-Entry Visa for Dependents Expat workers and their dependents (Residents) living in Saudi Arabia require an Exit-Re-Entry Visa to leave Saudi Arabia, temporarily. Following is the procedure to issue an Exit Re-Entry visa for expatriate dependents using the Absher account. In order to issue an exit re-entry visa for your dependents, you have to ... <a title="How to Issue Exit Re-Entry Visa for Dependents" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/exit-re-entry-for-family-by-abshir/" aria-label="Read more about How to Issue Exit Re-Entry Visa for Dependents">Read more</a>

    February 28, 2021 By Mohammed Ameen
  • Exit re-entry visas of expats outside the kingdom can be extended online – Jawazat

    The General Directorate of Passports (Jawazat) has clarified that exit reentry visas of those expatriates outside the Kingdom can be extended online through their Sponsor’s Absher or Muqeem platforms. Jawazat’s clarification came in response to queries about the possibility of renewing the exit and re-entry visa by the employer in the event that the worker ... <a title="Exit re-entry visas of expats outside the kingdom can be extended online – Jawazat" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/exit-re-entry-visas-of-expats-outside-the-kingdom-can-be-extended-online-jawazat/" aria-label="Read more about Exit re-entry visas of expats outside the kingdom can be extended online – Jawazat">Read more</a>

    February 2, 2021 By Mohammed Ameen
  • What Are the Penalties For a Bounce Cheque in Saudi Arabia?

    Cheque Bounce is a Criminal Offence in Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia considers cheque bounce a crime and imposes severe penalties on those who commit this offense. This article explains the legal consequences of a cheque bounce in Saudi Arabia, as well as what to do if you receive a bounced cheque. Legal Consequences of Cheque ... <a title="What Are the Penalties For a Bounce Cheque in Saudi Arabia?" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/bounced-check-legal-issues-in-saudi-arabia/" aria-label="Read more about What Are the Penalties For a Bounce Cheque in Saudi Arabia?">Read more</a>

    January 20, 2021 By Mohammed Ameen