Know Naqal Kafala Fees, Payment & Status

In Saudi Arabia, when a worker transfers his sponsorship from one sponsor to another, it requires paying a certain fee to the Ministry of Interior. This deposit is refundable. If the sponsorship transfer (naqal kafala / tanazul) is not done, the payee can refund the amount.

FEES FOR NAQAL KAFALA

Following are the fees for different transfers

1st time Transfer

SR 2,000

2nd Transfer

SR 4,000

3rd time and after

SR 6,000

Who should pay this amount (Employer or Employee.?)

The amount should be paid by the the sponsor, but in general case most of the companies are paying only SR 2000 and the rest adjusting from workers salary.