Tag: Domestic workers

10 Things to Know About 3-Month Iqama Renewal for Domestic Workers

After announcing the new option to issue and renew Iqamas for domestic workers in three-month periods, Saudi authorities have also answered several common questions to help employers understand how the service works. Here are the main points explained by the General Directorate of Passports (Jawazat). Available in 3-month multiples Iqamas can now be issued or ... <a title="10 Things to Know About 3-Month Iqama Renewal for Domestic Workers" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/domestic-worker-iqama-renewal-faq/" aria-label="Read more about 10 Things to Know About 3-Month Iqama Renewal for Domestic Workers">Read more</a>

Saudi Arabia Introduces 3-Month Iqama Renewal Option for Domestic Workers

Saudi Arabia has introduced a more flexible option for issuing and renewing residence permits (Iqama) for domestic workers, allowing employers to choose validity periods starting from three months instead of paying for a full year at once. The initiative has been launched by the Ministry of Interior, represented by the General Directorate of Passports (Jawazat), in cooperation with ... <a title="Saudi Arabia Introduces 3-Month Iqama Renewal Option for Domestic Workers" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/domestic-worker-iqama-3-month-renewal/" aria-label="Read more about Saudi Arabia Introduces 3-Month Iqama Renewal Option for Domestic Workers">Read more</a>

Philippines Tops Saudi Domestic Worker Recruitment Costs

Saudi Arabia’s Musaned platform executed 84,802 domestic worker recruitment contracts during June 2026, while continuing to expand recruitment services for employers across the Kingdom. The platform currently allows the recruitment of domestic workers from 39 countries and offers access to 152,009 worker CVs through its online portal. Philippines Records Highest Recruitment Cost According to Musaned, the Philippines recorded the highest average recruitment cost at SAR 14,299, including ... <a title="Philippines Tops Saudi Domestic Worker Recruitment Costs" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/saudi-domestic-worker-recruitment-june-2026/" aria-label="Read more about Philippines Tops Saudi Domestic Worker Recruitment Costs">Read more</a>

Saudi Arabia Proposes New Regulations to Strengthen Domestic Workers’ Rights

Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development has published a draft amendment to the Domestic Workers Regulation for public consultation on its “Istitlaa” platform, proposing a comprehensive set of rules governing the employment of domestic workers in the Kingdom. Key Provisions Age and Recruitment Restrictions The draft prohibits the employment of workers under ... <a title="Saudi Arabia Proposes New Regulations to Strengthen Domestic Workers’ Rights" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/domestic-workers-regulation-draft-2026/" aria-label="Read more about Saudi Arabia Proposes New Regulations to Strengthen Domestic Workers’ Rights">Read more</a>

What Happens When a Domestic Worker Stops Coming to Work? The New 60-Day Rule Explained

The Saudi Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development has launched a new digital service that makes it easier for employers and domestic workers to handle contract terminations when workers go missing or stop showing up for work. The Work Interruption Service, available through the Musaned platform (the national unified recruitment system), is designed to protect both employers ... <a title="What Happens When a Domestic Worker Stops Coming to Work? The New 60-Day Rule Explained" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/domestic-worker-absent-ksa-new-rule/" aria-label="Read more about What Happens When a Domestic Worker Stops Coming to Work? The New 60-Day Rule Explained">Read more</a>

Saudi Arabia launches fourth phase of wage transfer service for domestic workers

The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (HRSD) has announced the launch of the fourth phase of the electronic wage transfer service for domestic workers through officially approved platforms, starting today (Wednesday). The initiative is designed to protect workers’ rights regarding salary payments and to strengthen transparency in contractual relationships between employers and domestic ... <a title="Saudi Arabia launches fourth phase of wage transfer service for domestic workers" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/saudi-domestic-workers-wage-transfer-phase-4/" aria-label="Read more about Saudi Arabia launches fourth phase of wage transfer service for domestic workers">Read more</a>