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Legal
Procedure of Final Exit from Saudi Arabia
I say it several times in my friends’ gathering that only thing certain in Saudi Arabia is uncertainty. There is another thing which is certain and it is the final exit for expatriates living in Saudi Arabia. Irrespective of the number of
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Penalties on Employers for not Renewing Iqama
As per the announcement of Jawazat in Saudi Arabia, Iqamas (Residence permits) of expatriates should renew on time, before its expiry date, otherwise sponsors or employers will face heavy penalties. The Directorate General of Passports (Jawazat)
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Rules regarding Emergency Leave in Saudi Arabia
What is an Emergency situation? When expatriates work far away from their own countries (in Saudi Arabia) leaving their homes, family members and friends behind, there are many chances that they face with some emergency and have to go back to their
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Iqama Violations & Penalties List
1 Non-reporting for Iqama renewal prior to 3 days of its expiry without applicable reason If the applicant’s employer is an
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3-year ban on exit re-entry visa violators
An Expatriate departs on exit re-entry visa and does not return to the Kingdom within the visa’s validity, he will be prohibited to enter the
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List of Prohibited Items found in the luggage of Pilgrims by Saudi Immigration
Hajj is a religious ritual. Performing a Hajj is one of the greatest desires of Muslims. Muslims around the world visit Makkah to perform their Hajj which is once in a year opportunity. As they come from different countries and have to stay there
Read MoreHouse Rent Contract Required for Work Permit Issuance, Renewal in Saudi Arabia
The issuance or renewal of work permits has been linked with the authentication of house rent contracts in the Ejar network, the Ministry of Labor and Social Development and the Ministry of Housing announced on Monday. This is in
Read MoreProfession change allowed
Employers can now change expat workers’ job titles mentioned on their iqamas (residence permits). The Ministry of Labor and Social Development (MLSD) on Sunday (July 22) lifted an year-old ban on the change of professions.
Read MoreCourts to dispatch divorce documents through SMS
The Ministry of Justice has announced that divorced women will receive divorce documents from the courts through SMS. The announcement followed complaints by a number of women about not receiving their divorce deeds through post. Minister of
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