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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 individual or private company or establishment, he shall be required to pay double the Iqama fees.
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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 country for 3 years. Visa might be processed, but the immigration officers would not allow him to
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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
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House 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
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Profession change allowed
Employers can now change expat workers’ job titles mentioned on their iqamas (residence permits). The Ministry of Labor and Social
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
Read MoreThings You Should Not Bring to Saudi Arabia
Filipinos and other foreigners traveling to Saudi Arabia need to aware of its laws. At least in the airport so they know what they can and they cannot bring to the Kingdom known for its tough laws and severe punishments to violators. What’s
Read MoreWhat is the Notice Period under Saudi Labor Law?
A notice is served to the other party of the contract so that the other party can make its arrangement to look for another job or to look for a replacement of an employee during this time. Saudi Labor Law governs the notice period and the duration
Read MoreHolding Employee passport without the consent will get SR 2000 Fine
Employers will be fined SR25,000 for registering Saudi employees with the General Organization for Social Insurance (GOSI) without their approval. Firms can also face a five-day closure in addition to the fine, the Ministry of Labor and
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