Tag: Saudi Arabia

Jawazat Explains How Employers Can Issue Final Exit Visas During Probation

Saudi Arabia’s General Directorate of Passports (Jawazat) has clarified that employers can issue a Final Exit Visa for workers during their probation period through the Absher Business platform. The service is available electronically and is designed for employers of commercial-sector workers, allowing them to complete the process online without visiting a Jawazat office. According to Jawazat, the service enables employers to issue ... <a title="Jawazat Explains How Employers Can Issue Final Exit Visas During Probation" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/final-exit-visa-probation-period/" aria-label="Read more about Jawazat Explains How Employers Can Issue Final Exit Visas During Probation">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 warns visitors against overstaying entry visas

Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Interior has reminded all foreign visitors that remaining in the Kingdom after the expiry of an entry visa is a serious violation that can lead to severe legal penalties. According to the ministry, expatriates who fail to leave Saudi Arabia before their entry visa expires may face a fine of up ... <a title="Saudi Arabia warns visitors against overstaying entry visas" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/entry-visa-overstay-saudi/" aria-label="Read more about Saudi Arabia warns visitors against overstaying entry visas">Read more</a>

Saudi Arabia Visitor SIM Packages 2026: Compare STC, Mobily, Zain & Salam

Visitors arriving in Saudi Arabia can easily purchase a prepaid visitor SIM card at airports, telecom stores, and many retail outlets. These packages are designed for tourists, Umrah pilgrims, business travelers, and short-term visitors who need mobile data, local calls, and international connectivity during their stay. Saudi Arabia’s four major telecom providers—STC, Mobily, Zain, and ... <a title="Saudi Arabia Visitor SIM Packages 2026: Compare STC, Mobily, Zain & Salam" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/saudi-arabia-visitor-sim-packages/" aria-label="Read more about Saudi Arabia Visitor SIM Packages 2026: Compare STC, Mobily, Zain & Salam">Read more</a>

Saudi Arabia Issues New Rules for Managing Seized and Confiscated Assets

Saudi Arabia has approved amendments to the regulation governing the management of assets seized or confiscated in money laundering, related predicate offences, and terrorism financing cases. The updated regulation is designed to strengthen financial integrity, protect seized assets, and ensure that confiscated funds are managed in a way that supports the Kingdom’s economic and social ... <a title="Saudi Arabia Issues New Rules for Managing Seized and Confiscated Assets" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/saudi-seized-assets-rules/" aria-label="Read more about Saudi Arabia Issues New Rules for Managing Seized and Confiscated Assets">Read more</a>

SOCPA Takes Action Against Former Accountant and Two Unlicensed Firms

The Saudi Organization for Chartered and Professional Accountants (SOCPA) has referred a former certified public accountant and two commercial establishments to the Public Prosecution for allegedly providing accounting and auditing services without valid professional licenses. According to SOCPA, the former accountant continued to issue an audit report on financial statements even after his professional license ... <a title="SOCPA Takes Action Against Former Accountant and Two Unlicensed Firms" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/socpa-unlicensed-accounting-services/" aria-label="Read more about SOCPA Takes Action Against Former Accountant and Two Unlicensed Firms">Read more</a>