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Wage Protection System in Saudi Arabia
Ministry Of Labor and SAMA (Saudi Arabian Monetary Agency) is working jointly on Wage Protection System Saudi Arabia. The aim of WPS is to ensure that private sector employees are correctly paid as per the agreed terms in contract identified in
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Fingerprints Mandatory on all Saudi Visas
Biometric Fingerprints Compulsory on all Saudi Visas Biometrics fingerprint is mandatory now for all visas including Hajj and Umrah Visa at abroad Saudi Embassies starting from this new Hijri year 1439, In order to ensure the safety and
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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
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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
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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
Read More3-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 country for 3 years. Visa might be processed, but the immigration officers would not allow him to
Read MoreList 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
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