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Saudi work entry is employer-led through Qiwa, and engineers need Saudi Council of Engineers accreditation. Worker visa fees, processing times, iqama rules and student routes are not yet verified. Page last reviewed in full: 2026-11-07. Most recent source check: 2026-11-07. A recent source check does not mean every requirement on the page was re-read on that date. Preview: the facts have not been independently verified. Not a guarantee of eligibility.
Saudi Arabia · Student or trainee
Student route not live-ready: only indexed excerpts seen, not full pages.
Indexed excerpts (not full page reads) of Ministry of Education pages describe an educational visa that needs no sponsor, with limited study-related work and post-graduation training benefits, and a my.gov.sa service where a Study in Saudi programme application leads to an approval (approving body unresolved) and then a Saudi visa. Bad news: work hours, occupations, employer and approval mechanisms are not established, so no work permission is implied, and eligibility, fees, language rules and timelines are NOT VERIFIED. Neither excerpt carries a publication or update date.
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Unified 911 security operations centres National
A Ministry of Interior page titled for unified security operations centres (911) exists. Only the title was visible, so which services 911 covers and any other emergency numbers are NOT VERIFIED.
Source: Ministry of Interior: Unified Security Operations Centers (911) (search-result title only, page unreadable) (checked 2026-11-07; Government or public body)
Halal certificate validity Requirement National
SFDA's halal content describes a halal certificate that confirms a product, service or regulation meets halal requirements and is valid for 3 years, with an electronic HALA Center for establishments to apply.
3 years certificate validity (as of 2026-11-07)
Applies to: Establishments and producers seeking certification, not a rule on what individuals eat
Source: SFDA: Halal (checked 2026-11-07; Government or public body)
Halal slaughter certificate for imported meat Requirement National
A halal slaughter certificate is currently mandatory for shipments of meat, poultry and their products entering Saudi Arabia.
Applies to: Importers and exporters of meat and poultry
Source: SFDA: Halal (checked 2026-11-07; Government or public body)
Planning prompts, not a statement of local law. Check the city, property type and your circumstances against the recorded guidance. No rent or deposit price is estimated here. Ticking a box records your own check for this page visit; it does not verify compliance and is not saved with your plan.
Confirm the address, person authorised to let it, occupancy conditions, contract duration and what is included. Ask which local rules apply to this property and tenancy type.
Riyadh rent freeze — Riyadh (urban boundaries only, not national); individual applicability not specified in this record
Residential and commercial rents inside Riyadh's urban boundaries cannot be increased for five years starting 25 September 2025; a vacant property previously leased cannot be rented above the last contract, with landlord objections allowed in certain cases.
Source: Real Estate General Authority: Ejar platform page (checked 2026-11-07; Government or public body)
Rent increases outside Riyadh — Cities other than Riyadh; never-leased property in any city; individual applicability not specified in this record
Governed by agreement between landlord and tenant as set in the contract; vacant never-leased properties are priced by mutual agreement in any city.
Source: Real Estate General Authority: Ejar platform page (checked 2026-11-07; Government or public body)
Tenant can request lease registration — National (Ejar); individual applicability not specified in this record
If a landlord refuses to register a contract, the tenant can request registration on Ejar; the landlord has 60 days from notification to object, after which the data is treated as accurate.
Source: Real Estate General Authority: Ejar platform page (checked 2026-11-07; Government or public body)
Automatic renewal and landlord non-renewal grounds — Riyadh only; individual applicability not specified in this record
In Riyadh a landlord can stop automatic renewal with at least 60 days' notice for listed reasons such as non-payment, a confirmed structural defect, or personal or first-degree-relative use. Fixed-term contracts with 90 days or less remaining when the rules took effect are excluded.
Source: Real Estate General Authority: Ejar platform page (checked 2026-11-07; Government or public body)
Unified lease contract for brokers — National (as the Ejar page states it); individual applicability not specified in this record
Brokers must use the unified leasing contract, which has mandatory articles.
Source: Real Estate General Authority: Ejar platform page (checked 2026-11-07; Government or public body)
Rent payment through Ejar channels — National (Ejar); applies to: New residential contracts
From 15 January 2024, rolled out gradually, rent for new residential lease contracts must be paid through Ejar's digital channels (mada and SADAD) to count as proof of payment; commercial leases are excluded.
Source: REGA: Restricting rent payment for residential contracts through digital channels from 15 January (checked 2026-11-07; document dated 2024-01-02; Government or public body)
Lease registration conditions — National (Ejar); individual applicability not specified in this record
To register a residential lease the tenant needs a valid ID and a mobile number registered with Absher; the landlord needs ID, proof of ownership and an Absher-registered mobile. A registration fee applies, payable by landlord or broker, but the amount is not stated.
Source: REGA: Register the residential lease contract (e-service) (checked 2026-11-07; Government or public body)
Average monthly household expenditure, Saudi households (2018 survey) — National, Saudi households only; applies to: Saudi households; not representative of foreign workers
The same survey reports a different average for Saudi households only. It is an alternative to the all-household figure, not an addition to it.
SAR 16,125 household per month (as of 2018-03-31)
Source: GASTAT: results of the Household Income and Expenditure Survey 2018 (checked 2026-11-07; document dated 2019-05-01; Government or public body)
Probation period limit — National; individual applicability not specified in this record
The 2025 MHRSD awareness guide gives a maximum probation of 180 days, which may be split into consecutive parts if stated at signing. Eid al-Fitr, Eid al-Adha, National Day, Founding Day and sick leave are not counted. The same worker may be put on probation again with the same employer only for a different job or after more than 6 months, in writing. An earlier MHRSD knowledge-centre page gave a different limit; it is superseded and not used.
180 days maximum probation (as of 2026-11-07)
Source: MHRSD: Awareness guide on the rights and duties of employers and workers (First Edition, 2025) (checked 2026-11-07; document dated 2025; Government or public body)
Working hours and weekly rest — National; individual applicability not specified in this record
The guide states 8 hours a day with at least a 30-minute rest after every 5 consecutive hours, and Friday as the default weekly rest day unless another day is agreed and the labour office notified. Its weekly figure is printed as '48 days', apparently a typo for hours, so the weekly total is not stated here.
8 hours per day (as of 2026-11-07)
Source: MHRSD: Awareness guide on the rights and duties of employers and workers (First Edition, 2025) (checked 2026-11-07; document dated 2025; Government or public body)
Ask for the deposit, rent in advance, refund conditions and a payment receipt in writing. Verify the recipient independently. Check the applicable local deposit scheme or limits; no local amount is inferred here.
Automatic renewal and landlord non-renewal grounds — Riyadh only; individual applicability not specified in this record
In Riyadh a landlord can stop automatic renewal with at least 60 days' notice for listed reasons such as non-payment, a confirmed structural defect, or personal or first-degree-relative use. Fixed-term contracts with 90 days or less remaining when the rules took effect are excluded.
Source: Real Estate General Authority: Ejar platform page (checked 2026-11-07; Government or public body)
Rent payment through Ejar channels — National (Ejar); applies to: New residential contracts
From 15 January 2024, rolled out gradually, rent for new residential lease contracts must be paid through Ejar's digital channels (mada and SADAD) to count as proof of payment; commercial leases are excluded.
Source: REGA: Restricting rent payment for residential contracts through digital channels from 15 January (checked 2026-11-07; document dated 2024-01-02; Government or public body)
Agree who arranges and pays for utilities. Record the property condition, inventory and meter readings where relevant, and retain the agreed handover record.
Electricity account registration — National (SEC service area); individual applicability not specified in this record
Saudi Electricity Company runs a Meter Declaration service for creating and registering an electricity account through a guided process. Only the page description was readable: eligibility, documents, steps and fees are NOT VERIFIED.
Source: Saudi Electricity Company: Meter Declaration (page metadata only) (checked 2026-11-07; Government or public body)
Confirm whether the address can be used for your required local registration, which housing documents you need, and the applicable deadline with the authority. Check employer or student accommodation conditions separately.
Tenant can request lease registration — National (Ejar); individual applicability not specified in this record
If a landlord refuses to register a contract, the tenant can request registration on Ejar; the landlord has 60 days from notification to object, after which the data is treated as accurate.
Source: Real Estate General Authority: Ejar platform page (checked 2026-11-07; Government or public body)
Lease registration conditions — National (Ejar); individual applicability not specified in this record
To register a residential lease the tenant needs a valid ID and a mobile number registered with Absher; the landlord needs ID, proof of ownership and an Absher-registered mobile. A registration fee applies, payable by landlord or broker, but the amount is not stated.
Source: REGA: Register the residential lease contract (e-service) (checked 2026-11-07; Government or public body)
Electricity account registration — National (SEC service area); individual applicability not specified in this record
Saudi Electricity Company runs a Meter Declaration service for creating and registering an electricity account through a guided process. Only the page description was readable: eligibility, documents, steps and fees are NOT VERIFIED.
Source: Saudi Electricity Company: Meter Declaration (page metadata only) (checked 2026-11-07; Government or public body)
Keep the advert, contract, receipts and messages. Find the local tenancy authority, consumer body or official fraud-reporting channel that handles your particular issue before paying further disputed charges.
No related sourced local rule is recorded for this step. Confirm it with the relevant authority or institution; a missing entry does not mean there is no requirement.
Riyadh rent freeze Requirement Riyadh (urban boundaries only, not national)
Residential and commercial rents inside Riyadh's urban boundaries cannot be increased for five years starting 25 September 2025; a vacant property previously leased cannot be rented above the last contract, with landlord objections allowed in certain cases.
Source: Real Estate General Authority: Ejar platform page (checked 2026-11-07; Government or public body)
Rent increases outside Riyadh Requirement Cities other than Riyadh; never-leased property in any city
Governed by agreement between landlord and tenant as set in the contract; vacant never-leased properties are priced by mutual agreement in any city.
Source: Real Estate General Authority: Ejar platform page (checked 2026-11-07; Government or public body)
Tenant can request lease registration Requirement National (Ejar)
If a landlord refuses to register a contract, the tenant can request registration on Ejar; the landlord has 60 days from notification to object, after which the data is treated as accurate.
Source: Real Estate General Authority: Ejar platform page (checked 2026-11-07; Government or public body)
Automatic renewal and landlord non-renewal grounds Requirement Riyadh only
In Riyadh a landlord can stop automatic renewal with at least 60 days' notice for listed reasons such as non-payment, a confirmed structural defect, or personal or first-degree-relative use. Fixed-term contracts with 90 days or less remaining when the rules took effect are excluded.
Source: Real Estate General Authority: Ejar platform page (checked 2026-11-07; Government or public body)
Unified lease contract for brokers Requirement National (as the Ejar page states it)
Brokers must use the unified leasing contract, which has mandatory articles.
Source: Real Estate General Authority: Ejar platform page (checked 2026-11-07; Government or public body)
Rent payment through Ejar channels Requirement National (Ejar)
From 15 January 2024, rolled out gradually, rent for new residential lease contracts must be paid through Ejar's digital channels (mada and SADAD) to count as proof of payment; commercial leases are excluded.
Applies to: New residential contracts
Source: REGA: Restricting rent payment for residential contracts through digital channels from 15 January (checked 2026-11-07; document dated 2024-01-02; Government or public body)
Lease registration conditions Requirement National (Ejar)
To register a residential lease the tenant needs a valid ID and a mobile number registered with Absher; the landlord needs ID, proof of ownership and an Absher-registered mobile. A registration fee applies, payable by landlord or broker, but the amount is not stated.
Source: REGA: Register the residential lease contract (e-service) (checked 2026-11-07; Government or public body)
Electricity account registration Editorial National (SEC service area)
Saudi Electricity Company runs a Meter Declaration service for creating and registering an electricity account through a guided process. Only the page description was readable: eligibility, documents, steps and fees are NOT VERIFIED.
Source: Saudi Electricity Company: Meter Declaration (page metadata only) (checked 2026-11-07; Government or public body)
Average monthly household expenditure, all households (2018 survey) Estimate National, all households surveyed
GASTAT's Household Income and Expenditure Survey (fieldwork 28 February 2017 to 31 March 2018) reported average monthly household expenditure for all households. It is a national average from older data and not a budget for a migrant household.
SAR 12,818 household per month (as of 2018-03-31)
Source: GASTAT: results of the Household Income and Expenditure Survey 2018 (checked 2026-11-07; document dated 2019-05-01; Government or public body)
Average monthly household expenditure, Saudi households (2018 survey) Estimate National, Saudi households only
The same survey reports a different average for Saudi households only. It is an alternative to the all-household figure, not an addition to it.
SAR 16,125 household per month (as of 2018-03-31)
Applies to: Saudi households; not representative of foreign workers
Source: GASTAT: results of the Household Income and Expenditure Survey 2018 (checked 2026-11-07; document dated 2019-05-01; Government or public body)
Standard VAT rate Requirement National
The ZATCA professional-services guideline (third version, May 2026) states the standard VAT rate as 15%. It does not state the date the rate took effect.
15 % standard VAT rate (as of 2026-05)
Source: ZATCA: Guideline on Professional Services under VAT Provisions (third version, May 2026) (checked 2026-11-07; document dated 2026-05; Government or public body)
Riyadh bus network structure Editorial Riyadh only
The Riyadh public transport project page lists 3 dedicated bus lines of about 154 km with 108 stations, 19 community lines of about 904 km, and feeder lines in residential areas, with one integrated ticket planned across bus and metro. These are separate network components, not a single total.
Source: Riyadh Metro: buses page (checked 2026-11-07; Government or public body)
SAMA fees guide replaces the banking tariff Requirement National
A SAMA news item dated 22 December 2025 says a new fees guide for financial institutions will replace the current banking tariff once it takes effect, lowers maximum fees for several services (including mada card reissuance and some transfers) and covers payment companies. The effective date is not stated on the item.
Source: SAMA: fees guide for financial institutions' services (news item) (checked 2026-11-07; document dated 2025-12-22; Government or public body)
Bank complaint route Requirement National
A SAMA announcement says to complain to the bank first and then use the escalation form on SAMA's Consumer Protection website if unsatisfied.
Source: SAMA: Consumer Protection website announcement (checked 2026-11-07; Government or public body)
SIM registration verification (2016 announcement) Requirement National
A 2016 regulator announcement said unverified SIM cards would have outgoing messaging suspended for two weeks and then be disconnected, reactivable if verified within 90 days of disconnection; verification was by fingerprint or the Absher system, and subscribers bear responsibility for use of numbers in their name. Current rules are NOT VERIFIED.
Source: CST: announcement on suspension of unverified SIM cards (checked 2026-11-07; document dated 2016-07-21; Government or public body)
My Numbers lookup Requirement National
A free service lets people see the mobile and data SIMs registered to their national ID; only active verified numbers show, and unrecognised numbers go to the provider, then to the regulator if unresolved after five working days. The page does not say whether non-Saudi ID types are accepted.
Source: CST: Inquire about my numbers (checked 2026-11-07; Government or public body)
eSIM activation Editorial National
The regulator's awareness page says an eSIM can be activated by QR code, operator app or plan subscription without visiting a branch, on listed supported devices. It does not state what identification is needed.
Source: CST: eSIM awareness page (checked 2026-11-07; Government or public body)
Employer must insure staff and families Requirement National, private sector
Private-sector employers must contract a qualified insurer for Saudi and non-Saudi employees and their family members, including during probation and from the date the worker arrives.
Applies to: Private-sector employees; domestic workers and public sector not covered by this page
Source: Council of Health Insurance: Employer duties under the rules (checked 2026-11-07; Government or public body)
Insurance card timing Requirement National, private sector
The employer must deliver the insurance card within 10 working days of the worker's arrival.
10 working days from arrival (as of 2026-11-07)
Source: Council of Health Insurance: Employer duties under the rules (checked 2026-11-07; Government or public body)
Family premiums Requirement National, private sector
Employers may not make staff share the cost of family premiums; late payment brings a fine of up to one annual premium.
Source: Council of Health Insurance: Employer duties under the rules (checked 2026-11-07; Government or public body)
Changing employer Requirement National, private sector
A new employer must insure the worker from the transfer date and provide a certificate of insurance.
Source: Council of Health Insurance: Employer duties under the rules (checked 2026-11-07; Government or public body)
GOSI occupational hazards cover for non-Saudi workers Requirement National
Non-Saudi workers are covered by the Occupational Hazards Branch; the contribution is 2% of contributory wage, paid fully by the employer, and can double to 4% if the employer ignores safety instructions. The page does not show non-Saudis in the Annuities (pension) branch. Domestic workers are excluded.
2 % of contributory wage, employer-paid (as of 2026-11-07)
Applies to: Non-Saudi workers other than domestic workers and foreign mission staff
Source: GOSI: Contributor FAQ (checked 2026-11-07; Government or public body)
GOSI benefit caps for non-Saudi injured workers Requirement National
Permanent total disability pays a lump sum of 84 months' benefit capped at SR 330,000; permanent partial disability of 50 to 99% pays 60 months' benefit capped at SR 165,000; temporary disability pays a daily allowance of 100% of contributory wage (75% while treated at GOSI's expense).
SAR 330,000 cap, permanent total disability lump sum (as of 2026-11-07)
Source: GOSI: Contributor FAQ (checked 2026-11-07; Government or public body)
Probation period limit Requirement National
The 2025 MHRSD awareness guide gives a maximum probation of 180 days, which may be split into consecutive parts if stated at signing. Eid al-Fitr, Eid al-Adha, National Day, Founding Day and sick leave are not counted. The same worker may be put on probation again with the same employer only for a different job or after more than 6 months, in writing. An earlier MHRSD knowledge-centre page gave a different limit; it is superseded and not used.
180 days maximum probation (as of 2026-11-07)
Source: MHRSD: Awareness guide on the rights and duties of employers and workers (First Edition, 2025) (checked 2026-11-07; document dated 2025; Government or public body)
Ending the contract during probation Requirement National
The 2025 guide says either party may end the contract during probation without compensation, and the worker is not entitled to an end-of-service award. The guide does not state a notice period in that section, and a separate part of its termination list appears to say an employer may not end a contract without notice or pay during probation; the guide does not resolve this, so confirm the point with MHRSD before relying on it.
Source: MHRSD: Awareness guide on the rights and duties of employers and workers (First Edition, 2025) (checked 2026-11-07; document dated 2025; Government or public body)
Working hours and weekly rest Requirement National
The guide states 8 hours a day with at least a 30-minute rest after every 5 consecutive hours, and Friday as the default weekly rest day unless another day is agreed and the labour office notified. Its weekly figure is printed as '48 days', apparently a typo for hours, so the weekly total is not stated here.
8 hours per day (as of 2026-11-07)
Source: MHRSD: Awareness guide on the rights and duties of employers and workers (First Edition, 2025) (checked 2026-11-07; document dated 2025; Government or public body)
Overtime and wage payment Requirement National
Overtime is paid at the actual wage plus 50% of the basic hourly wage; wages are paid by bank transfer and employers must comply with the Wage Protection Program.
Source: MHRSD: Awareness guide on the rights and duties of employers and workers (First Edition, 2025) (checked 2026-11-07; document dated 2025; Government or public body)
Resignation handling Requirement National
A resignation is deemed accepted if the employer does not respond within 30 days; the employer may delay acceptance by up to 60 days with written reasons given within the first 30; the worker may withdraw within 7 days if not yet accepted.
Source: MHRSD: Awareness guide on the rights and duties of employers and workers (First Edition, 2025) (checked 2026-11-07; document dated 2025; Government or public body)
Seasonal peak temperatures Estimate National, approximate
NCM gives approximate seasonal peaks: December to February 20 to 30 C, March to May 30 to 40 C, June to August 35 to 45 C (hottest), September to November 25 to 35 C. Coast and interior differ.
Source: National Center for Meteorology: Climate of the Kingdom (checked 2026-11-07; Government or public body)
Rainfall Estimate Asir highlands (southwest) for the 300 mm figure; scarce elsewhere
Rain is scarce nearly everywhere; the Asir highlands in the southwest average about 300 mm a year.
300 mm per year, Asir highlands only (as of 2026-11-07)
Source: National Center for Meteorology: Climate of the Kingdom (checked 2026-11-07; Government or public body)
Private and international schools are regulated Editorial National
The Ministry of Education says it has issued specific regulations for private and international schools. The summary page gives no registration steps, eligibility rules or fees.
Source: Ministry of Education: private and international schools regulations (summary page) (checked 2026-11-07; Government or public body)
Source-linked guidance, its scope and remaining questions.
Additional guidance for Saudi Arabia. Source-linked means a reference is recorded, not that every claim has been independently verified. Check the scope and dates before relying on it.
Termination and end of service
Authority: Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development. English knowledge-centre article authored 15 Nov 2019.
Where: National; private sector (Labor Law)
Source: Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development — Contract termination (knowledge centre article) (checked 2026-11-08; document dated 2019-11-15; Government or public body; page read)
Women's rights at work, disability employment and work licences
Authority: Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development. English knowledge-centre articles authored 26 Jan 2023 (pages modified 2 Sep 2025).
Where: National; private sector (Labor Law)
Source: Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development — Women's rights at work (knowledge centre article) (checked 2026-11-08; document dated 2023-01-26; Government or public body; page read) · Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development — Employment of people with disabilities (knowledge centre article) (checked 2026-11-08; document dated 2023-01-26; Government or public body; page read) · Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development — Work licences (knowledge centre article) (checked 2026-11-08; document dated 2023-01-26; Government or public body; page read)
Tax residency certificate
Authority: Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority. English, page updated 30 Aug 2026.
Where: National
Source: Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority — Tax residency certificate for individuals (checked 2026-11-08; document dated 2026-08-30; Government or public body; page read)
Non-Saudi school admission
Authority: Ministry of Education. English, page shows no date.
Where: National
Source: Ministry of Education — Acceptance conditions in state and private schools (page shows no date) (checked 2026-11-08; Government or public body; page read)
Scope: Language of the pages checked is recorded; the Arabic text is the authority text.
Language
All pages cited for this country were read in English. The Premium Residency service page states it is offered in English and Arabic.
Where: National
Source: National Platform — Request Premium Residency (service page) (checked 2026-11-08; Government or public body; page partly read) · Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development — Contract termination (knowledge centre article) (checked 2026-11-08; document dated 2019-11-15; Government or public body; page read)
Scope: The Saudi Central Bank rulebook page for expatriates blocks automated reading, so account-opening documents are not stated.
Wage payment by bank
The Labor Law requires wages to be deposited into workers' bank accounts through approved Saudi banks, subject to the Minister's exemptions (Article 90).
Where: National; private sector (Labor Law)
Source: Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development — Labor Law, Royal Decree M/51 (2005 text; later amendments listed separately) (checked 2026-11-08; document dated 2005-09-27; Government or public body; page partly read)
Wage Protection Program
The awareness guide states employers must comply with the Wage Protection Program and that failure is a violation.
Where: National; private sector (Labor Law)
Source: Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development — Awareness guide on the rights and duties of employers and workers (first edition 2025) (checked 2026-11-08; Government or public body; page partly read)
Scope: Non-Saudi children are admitted under a quota and only into seats left after Saudi students.
Quota and priority
Non-Saudi children are admitted at 15% for the three stages under Cabinet Resolution 65 of 1409 AH, at district level, after Saudi students and those treated as Saudi; exempt groups include children of GCC citizens and children of Saudi mothers with non-Saudi fathers. Priority goes to children of government-sector contractors, then private-sector contractors if seats remain.
Where: National; government and private schools
Applies to: Non-Saudi students with valid legal residency
Source: Ministry of Education — Acceptance conditions in state and private schools (page shows no date) (checked 2026-11-08; Government or public body; page read)
Documents
The last study certificate (preceding level for higher grades), certified by the education authority of the country, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs or the Saudi embassy or attaché; the page states no age requirement.
Where: National
Source: Ministry of Education — Acceptance conditions in state and private schools (page shows no date) (checked 2026-11-08; Government or public body; page read)
Scope: A midday ban on work under direct sun exists each summer; the dates and hours below are from the 2023 notice, and the 2025 and 2026 notices could not be read in full.
Midday ban (2023 notice)
Work under direct sun was banned from 12:00 noon to 3:00 p.m. between 15 June and 15 September 2023 for all private-sector organisations, under Ministerial Decision 3337 of 14 May 2014; violations can be reported to the ministry hotline 19911.
Where: National; private sector (Labor Law)
Applies to: Private-sector outdoor workers
Source: Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development — Midday work ban announcement (2023 notice; page modified 2026-11-05) (checked 2026-11-08; document dated 2023-06-12; Government or public body; page read)
Scope: The work licence is tied to a profession; the same title elsewhere is not assumed equivalent.
Profession on the licence
A non-Saudi may work only with a ministry licence; an employer may not assign a worker to a profession other than the one on the licence, and a worker must complete the legal procedure to change profession before working in another (Articles 33 and 38).
Where: National
Source: Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development — Work licences (knowledge centre article) (checked 2026-11-08; document dated 2023-01-26; Government or public body; page read)
Scope: Labour Law pay components and bank payment rules are stated; no take-home calculation is offered.
Actual wage after the 2024 amendments
The amendments expanded the definition of actual wage; benefits in kind are capped at two months of basic salary a year unless the contract states more; employers may substitute cash allowances for housing and transport; compensatory leave can replace overtime pay with the worker's consent.
Where: National; private sector (Labor Law)
Source: Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development — Amendments to Labor Law articles (summary document) (checked 2026-11-08; document dated 2024-08-06; Government or public body; page read)
Payment frequency
Monthly-paid workers must be paid once a month; daily-paid workers at least weekly (Article 90, 2005 text).
Where: National; private sector (Labor Law)
Source: Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development — Labor Law, Royal Decree M/51 (2005 text; later amendments listed separately) (checked 2026-11-08; document dated 2005-09-27; Government or public body; page partly read)
Working hours
Maximum actual work is nine hours a day or 45 hours a week; during Ramadan, Muslims' hours are seven a day or 35 a week (Article 98, 2005 text).
Where: National; private sector (Labor Law)
Source: Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development — Labor Law, Royal Decree M/51 (2005 text; later amendments listed separately) (checked 2026-11-08; document dated 2005-09-27; Government or public body; page partly read)
Scope: The tax authority has its own day-count test; a residence permit alone does not set it.
Tax residency certificate
The service issues certificates for individuals residing in Saudi Arabia; the page text describes 183 days for a person without a permanent residence and 30 days for an owner of a permanent residence, in the Kingdom, continuous or in parts, and lists passport, proof of residency and an employment letter.
Where: National
Applies to: Individuals applying for a certificate for tax exemption or treaty purposes
Source: Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority — Tax residency certificate for individuals (checked 2026-11-08; document dated 2026-08-30; Government or public body; page read)
Scope: Non-Saudi workers are covered only by the Occupational Hazards branch on the official pages checked.
Branches that cover non-Saudis
GOSI states the Occupational Hazards branch compulsorily covers all Saudi and non-Saudi workers, and that pension coverage is for Saudi nationals only.
Where: National; private sector (Labor Law)
Source: General Organization for Social Insurance — Employer FAQ (page shows no date) (checked 2026-11-08; Government or public body; page read)
Scope: Non-Saudis receive an end-of-service award rather than a state pension on the official pages checked; no refund of social insurance is stated.
End-of-service award (2005 text)
Half a month's wage for each of the first five years and one month's wage for each later year, prorated for part years; on resignation one-third after two to five years, two-thirds after more than five and under ten, full at ten or more; settlement due within one week of the end of the contract, two weeks on resignation (Articles 84 to 88).
Where: National; private sector (Labor Law)
Source: Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development — Labor Law, Royal Decree M/51 (2005 text; later amendments listed separately) (checked 2026-11-08; document dated 2005-09-27; Government or public body; page partly read)
Pension scope
Pension (annuities) coverage is limited to Saudi nationals; non-Saudis are covered by occupational hazards only.
Where: National; private sector (Labor Law)
Source: General Organization for Social Insurance — Employer FAQ (page shows no date) (checked 2026-11-08; Government or public body; page read)
Scope: The quota applies to employers of 25 or more workers; the page names no adjustments.
Employment quota
Employers with 25 or more workers, where the work allows, must keep at least 4% of the workforce as professionally qualified persons with disabilities and report their jobs and pay to the labour office (Article 28).
Where: National; private sector (Labor Law)
Source: Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development — Employment of people with disabilities (knowledge centre article) (checked 2026-11-08; document dated 2023-01-26; Government or public body; page read)
Anti-discrimination
The 2024 amendments add a duty to avoid discrimination in employment based on gender, age, disability and marital status (Article 61).
Where: National; private sector (Labor Law)
Source: Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development — Amendments to Labor Law articles (summary document) (checked 2026-11-08; document dated 2024-08-06; Government or public body; page read)
Scope: No Saudi government page checked states the legal position, so none is stated; no safety guarantee is made.
Public decency regulations
The public decency violations list is in force for any individual in public places and prescribes fines for the listed behaviours; it names indecent behaviour including sexual acts, and a penalised person may file a grievance with the Public Decency Circuit at the Board of Grievances. It does not address relationships or identity.
Where: National
Source: Ministry of Tourism / Visit Saudi — Violations of public decency and penalties (page shows no date) (checked 2026-11-08; Government or public body; page read)
Scope: Maternity and workplace articles are stated; the maternity length changed in the 2024 amendments.
Maternity leave
Under the 2024 amendments paid maternity leave totals twelve weeks, up from ten, of which six weeks following childbirth are mandatory; leave for a child with special needs is one paid month plus one unpaid month (Article 151).
Where: National; private sector (Labor Law)
Source: Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development — Amendments to Labor Law articles (summary document) (checked 2026-11-08; document dated 2024-08-06; Government or public body; page read)
Pregnancy protections and facilities
Employers must provide medical care during pregnancy and childbirth, may not dismiss or warn a woman who is pregnant, on maternity leave or ill from either on an approved certificate, and must provide rest seats; employers with 50 or more women must provide a place for children under six in listed cases (Articles 153 to 159).
Where: National; private sector (Labor Law)
Source: Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development — Women's rights at work (knowledge centre article) (checked 2026-11-08; document dated 2023-01-26; Government or public body; page read)
Scope: A legal obligation and a recommendation are separated below.
Public decency rules (legal)
Penalties apply to listed behaviour in public places: indecent behaviour, loud music after a resident's complaint or during prayer times, improper clothing in public (visitors must meet set dress standards), underwear or sleepwear in public, offensive clothing, littering, spitting, and photographing or filming people or incidents without permission. Amounts are stated in the document without a currency, so none are quoted.
Where: National
Applies to: Any individual in a public place
Source: Ministry of Tourism / Visit Saudi — Violations of public decency and penalties (page shows no date) (checked 2026-11-08; Government or public body; page read)
Who enforces and how to challenge
Police are authorised to identify violations and impose fines; a penalised person may file a grievance with the Public Decency Circuit at the Specialized Administrative Court (Board of Grievances).
Where: National
Source: Ministry of Tourism / Visit Saudi — Violations of public decency and penalties (page shows no date) (checked 2026-11-08; Government or public body; page read)
Scope: Personal medicine import — bounded addition; remaining scope is listed explicitly.
Traveller CDS application route
SFDA describes an electronic clearance-permit application through its Controlled Drugs System for travellers arriving in or departing Saudi Arabia with narcotic or psychotropic medicines. The application includes patient and trip details and supporting prescription, medical-report and identity documents. Check the medicine and permit decision directly with SFDA before travelling.
Where: National
Applies to: Travellers carrying medicines regulated as narcotic or psychotropic
Source: SFDA — traveller controlled-drug clearance permit guidance (checked 2026-11-08; document dated 2025-08-14; Government or public body; page read; fact not independently verified)
Scope: The only health-entry document read is a 2013 pilgrim and traveller regulation; it is not stated as current for all visitors.
Scoped rules (2013 document)
Yellow fever certificates are required from travellers arriving from listed at-risk countries; meningococcal vaccination applies to Umrah, Hajj and seasonal-work visitors; polio rules apply to travellers from listed countries. Country lists are dated mid-February 2013 and may have changed.
Where: National; scoped by origin and activity
Applies to: Travellers from listed countries; pilgrims and seasonal workers
Source: Ministry of Health — Health regulations for travellers to Saudi Arabia for Umrah (2013 document) (checked 2026-11-08; document dated 2013-07-12; Government or public body; page read)
Scope: Customs for household goods — bounded addition; remaining scope is listed explicitly.
Used personal-effects exemption conditions
ZATCA’s Arabic page describes an exemption for citizens previously resident abroad and foreigners arriving for their first residence. Goods must be used, for personal use and sent from the eligible person’s residence; foreigners must prove first arrival and goods must arrive within six months. Cars are excluded. Restrictions still apply and failing a condition can make customs duties payable. This English summary is an unofficial translation.
Where: National
Applies to: Eligible returning citizens or foreigners arriving for first residence
Source: ZATCA — exemption for used personal luggage and household items (Arabic) (checked 2026-11-08; Government or public body; page read; fact not independently verified; unofficial translation of the Arabic original)
Scope: The route is stated by the ministry; recovery is not guaranteed.
Route
Workers may seek amicable settlement with the ministry (via the Wady platform); if no agreement is reached, the case may be filed with the competent labour court through the Najiz platform; complaints can also be filed through the Beneficiary Page platform.
Where: National; private sector (Labor Law)
Source: Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development — Awareness guide on the rights and duties of employers and workers (first edition 2025) (checked 2026-11-08; Government or public body; page partly read)
Wage Protection Program
Failure to comply with the Wage Protection Program is a violation and triggers penalties under the law.
Where: National; private sector (Labor Law)
Source: Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development — Awareness guide on the rights and duties of employers and workers (first edition 2025) (checked 2026-11-08; Government or public body; page partly read)
Scope: Contract category is indefinite-term monthly-paid unless stated; amounts are statutory rules and not estimates for any worker.
Notice (as amended 2024)
For an indefinite-term contract with monthly pay, an employee gives 30 days' written notice and an employer 60 days; for other pay periods, 30 days each. A resignation is deemed accepted if the employer does not respond within 30 days and may be withdrawn within seven days.
Where: National; private sector (Labor Law)
Source: Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development — Amendments to Labor Law articles (summary document) (checked 2026-11-08; document dated 2024-08-06; Government or public body; page read)
Compensation for termination without a valid reason
Indefinite contracts: 15 days' wage for each year of service; fixed-term contracts: wages for the rest of the term; minimum two months' wages (Article 77, 2005 text).
Where: National; private sector (Labor Law)
Source: Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development — Labor Law, Royal Decree M/51 (2005 text; later amendments listed separately) (checked 2026-11-08; document dated 2005-09-27; Government or public body; page partly read)
Termination without award or notice
Allowed only in listed cases (for example assault on the employer, forged documents, repeated absence after written warnings); the employer must give the employee a chance to state objections.
Where: National; private sector (Labor Law)
Source: Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development — Work contract termination (knowledge centre article) (checked 2026-11-08; document dated 2019-11-15; Government or public body; page read)
End-of-service award
See the pension row for the Article 84 to 88 calculation and settlement deadlines.
Where: National; private sector (Labor Law)
Source: Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development — Labor Law, Royal Decree M/51 (2005 text; later amendments listed separately) (checked 2026-11-08; document dated 2005-09-27; Government or public body; page partly read)
Scope: Medical response is separate from the compensation claim; no benefit is guaranteed.
Coverage
The Occupational Hazards branch covers injuries at work and during the commute, and proven work-caused diseases, generally if registration was completed before the injury.
Where: National; private sector (Labor Law)
Source: General Organization for Social Insurance — Occupational Hazards branch benefits (page shows no date) (checked 2026-11-08; Government or public body; page partly read)
Reporting
The injured worker informs the employer within seven days; the employer notifies the competent office within three days of learning of an injury without sufficient first-aid treatment; late reporting can reduce the daily allowance or shift payment responsibility.
Where: National; private sector (Labor Law)
Source: General Organization for Social Insurance — Occupational Hazards branch benefits (page shows no date) (checked 2026-11-08; Government or public body; page partly read)
Treatment and benefits
Medical treatment is provided at the Organization's expense through owned or contracted facilities; a daily allowance applies for temporary incapacity and monthly income for permanent disability, with a minimum for total disability.
Where: National; private sector (Labor Law)
Source: General Organization for Social Insurance — Occupational Hazards branch benefits (page shows no date) (checked 2026-11-08; Government or public body; page partly read)
Scope: A work licence is tied to an employer; freelance is not covered by the page checked.
Employer-linked licence
A non-Saudi may work only after obtaining a licence, and the conditions include being contracted with and under the responsibility of an employer; the page does not mention freelance or self-employment.
Where: National
Source: Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development — Work licences (knowledge centre article) (checked 2026-11-08; document dated 2023-01-26; Government or public body; page read)
Scope: Residence products and nationality are separate legal statuses.
Naturalisation (translation of the 1954 system)
Requirements include legal age, five years of continuous permanent residence with a valid residence permit (the executive regulation's committee process refers to ten), good conduct, legal income, Arabic fluency, and the Interior Minister may reject an application without giving reasons.
Where: National
Source: Ministry of Interior — Saudi Nationality System and Executive Regulation (English translation) (checked 2026-11-08; Government or public body; page read; official translation of the ar original)
Premium Residency
The service page lists product types (Exceptional Competence, Talent, Business Investor, Entrepreneur, Real Estate Owner, limited and unlimited duration) and states no rights, eligibility or citizenship effect.
Where: National
Source: National Platform — Request Premium Residency (service page) (checked 2026-11-08; Government or public body; page partly read)
Scope: Only the public-decency grievance route is stated; no appeal route for immigration refusals was read.
Grievance on a decency penalty
A person penalised under the public decency regulations may file a grievance with the Public Decency Circuit at the Specialized Administrative Court (Board of Grievances).
Where: National
Applies to: Public decency penalties only
Source: Ministry of Tourism / Visit Saudi — Violations of public decency and penalties (page shows no date) (checked 2026-11-08; Government or public body; page read)
Scope: The nationality system governs Saudis acquiring another nationality; foreign dual nationals are not described.
Saudis acquiring a foreign nationality
A Saudi may not acquire a foreign nationality without the Prime Minister's permission; withdrawal of Saudi nationality is possible after three months' warning; a naturalised person's Saudi nationality does not exempt them from permissions their original country requires.
Where: National
Applies to: Saudi nationals and naturalised persons
Source: Ministry of Interior — Saudi Nationality System and Executive Regulation (English translation) (checked 2026-11-08; Government or public body; page read; official translation of the ar original)
Scope: No page is copied. Original URLs, retrieval dates and the document date where stated are retained.
Retained evidence
Each cited source keeps its original URL, a retrieval date of 8 Nov 2026 and the date the page states (for example 6 Aug 2024 for the amendments summary, 30 Aug 2026 for the tax residency page).
Where: National
Source: Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development — Amendments to Labor Law articles (summary document) (checked 2026-11-08; document dated 2024-08-06; Government or public body; page read) · Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority — Tax residency certificate for individuals (checked 2026-11-08; document dated 2026-08-30; Government or public body; page read)
Scope: Terms are explained from the pages; the authority text prevails.
End-of-service award
A payment calculated on wage and years of service when a contract ends, with a different share on resignation; not the same as the compensation for termination without a valid reason.
Where: National; private sector (Labor Law)
Source: Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development — Labor Law, Royal Decree M/51 (2005 text; later amendments listed separately) (checked 2026-11-08; document dated 2005-09-27; Government or public body; page partly read)
Work licence
The ministry permission for a non-Saudi to work, tied to an employer and a profession.
Where: National
Source: Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development — Work licences (knowledge centre article) (checked 2026-11-08; document dated 2023-01-26; Government or public body; page read)
Wage Protection Program
The government programme that monitors on-time payment of agreed wages.
Where: National; private sector (Labor Law)
Source: Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development — Awareness guide on the rights and duties of employers and workers (first edition 2025) (checked 2026-11-08; Government or public body; page partly read)
Actual wage
A defined term in the Labor Law, widened by the 2024 amendments; benefits in kind are capped at two months of basic salary a year unless the contract states more.
Where: National; private sector (Labor Law)
Source: Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development — Amendments to Labor Law articles (summary document) (checked 2026-11-08; document dated 2024-08-06; Government or public body; page read)
Some guidance is incomplete or has not been confirmed. Missing information does not mean a rule, service or route is unavailable. Check the relevant authority for your circumstances.
Published figures about this route, where available.
Described as sponsor-free with limited study-related work and training benefits; conditions not established.
Educational visa (indexed excerpt, access limited)
Source: Study in Saudi: Educational Visa (search-indexed excerpt only; page itself blocked by robots, no date on excerpt) (checked 2026-11-07; Government or public body)
Study in Saudi programme application, then approval, then Saudi visa (the excerpt wording names a university and/or Ministry approval; which body approves is unresolved).
Application path (indexed excerpt, access limited)
Source: my.gov.sa service 262266 (search-indexed excerpt only; page itself returned client_error, no date) (checked 2026-11-07; Government or public body)
We do not yet publish an eligibility checker for this track. The route pages above carry the full requirement list from the official source.
From the issuing authority
Find the authority behind your next step. Choose a purpose in the planner to prioritise relevant links.
All recorded links: 48 match the current filters. Language observations cover exact page content only, not staff support, translations, linked forms or accessibility compliance. Unrecorded languages stay unknown.
Showing 30 of 48 recorded destination-government or public-university links. Each link is counted once, even when it serves several purposes. The total covers this country across purposes; it does not promise 30 links for every profile. Recorded sources are not all independently rechecked or confirmed working services. A link does not establish your eligibility.
MHRSD
Read Transfer of services from another employer (freedom of movement) with the issuing authority.
Relevant to: Skilled tradesperson, Employed professional.
Page language: not recorded.
Publisher accessibility statement: not recorded for this page.
No direct language observation recorded for this exact page.
Government publisher. Publisher website.
Source record checked: 2026-11-07.
Access record: not recorded. Recorded in this country guide; not independently rechecked for this directory. Confirm current conditions on the authority’s page.
MHRSD
Read Visa issuance service (Qiwa) with the issuing authority.
General services; requirements vary by situation.
Page language: not recorded.
Publisher accessibility statement: not recorded for this page.
No direct language observation recorded for this exact page.
Government publisher. Publisher website.
Source record checked: 2026-11-07.
Access record: not recorded. Recorded in this country guide; not independently rechecked for this directory. Confirm current conditions on the authority’s page.
Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development
Read Contract termination (knowledge centre article) with the issuing authority.
General services; requirements vary by situation.
Page language: not recorded.
Publisher accessibility statement: not recorded for this page.
No direct language observation recorded for this exact page.
Government publisher. Publisher website.
Source record checked: 2026-11-08. Document date: 2019-11-15.
Access record: direct. Recorded in this country guide; not independently rechecked for this directory. Confirm current conditions on the authority’s page.
Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development
Read Midday work ban announcement (2023 notice; page modified 2026-11-05) with the issuing authority.
General services; requirements vary by situation.
Page language: not recorded.
Publisher accessibility statement: not recorded for this page.
No direct language observation recorded for this exact page.
Government publisher. Publisher website.
Source record checked: 2026-11-08. Document date: 2023-06-12.
Access record: direct. Recorded in this country guide; not independently rechecked for this directory. Confirm current conditions on the authority’s page.
Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development
Read Work contract termination (knowledge centre article) with the issuing authority.
General services; requirements vary by situation.
Page language: not recorded.
Publisher accessibility statement: not recorded for this page.
No direct language observation recorded for this exact page.
Government publisher. Publisher website.
Source record checked: 2026-11-08. Document date: 2019-11-15.
Access record: direct. Recorded in this country guide; not independently rechecked for this directory. Confirm current conditions on the authority’s page.
Ministry of Interior
Read Saudi Nationality System and Executive Regulation (English translation) with the issuing authority.
General services; requirements vary by situation.
Page language: not recorded.
Publisher accessibility statement: not recorded for this page.
No direct language observation recorded for this exact page.
Government publisher. Publisher website.
Source record checked: 2026-11-08.
Access record: direct. Recorded in this country guide; not independently rechecked for this directory. Confirm current conditions on the authority’s page.
National Platform
Read Request Premium Residency (service page) with the issuing authority.
General services; requirements vary by situation.
Page language: not recorded.
Publisher accessibility statement: not recorded for this page.
No direct language observation recorded for this exact page.
Government publisher. Publisher website.
Source record checked: 2026-11-08.
Access record: index only. Recorded in this country guide; not independently rechecked for this directory. Confirm current conditions on the authority’s page.
SFDA
Read traveller controlled-drug clearance permit guidance with the issuing authority.
General services; requirements vary by situation.
Page language observed: English (2026-11-08).
Publisher accessibility statement: not recorded for this page.
SFDA English traveller controlled-drug guidance article body directly read.
Government publisher. Publisher website.
Source record checked: 2026-11-08. Document date: 2025-08-14.
Access record: direct. Recorded in this country guide; not independently rechecked for this directory. Confirm current conditions on the authority’s page.
ZATCA
Read exemption for used personal luggage and household items (Arabic) with the issuing authority.
General services; requirements vary by situation.
Page language observed: Arabic (2026-11-08).
Publisher accessibility statement: not recorded for this page.
ZATCA original Arabic used-personal-effects conditions directly read at article lines198–220. No English page availability is inferred from an unofficial summary.
Government publisher. Publisher website.
Source record checked: 2026-11-08.
Access record: direct. Recorded in this country guide; not independently rechecked for this directory. Confirm current conditions on the authority’s page.
Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development
Read Employment of people with disabilities (knowledge centre article) with the issuing authority.
General services; requirements vary by situation.
Page language: not recorded.
Publisher accessibility statement: not recorded for this page.
No direct language observation recorded for this exact page.
Government publisher. Publisher website.
Source record checked: 2026-11-08. Document date: 2023-01-26.
Access record: direct. Recorded in this country guide; not independently rechecked for this directory. Confirm current conditions on the authority’s page.
King Abdulaziz University
Open KAU’s official international-student scholarship page and its embedded scholarship information. Check whether the live application route is open for the applicant’s programme.
Relevant to: Student or trainee.
Page language: not recorded.
Publisher accessibility statement: not recorded for this page.
No direct language observation recorded for this exact page.
Public university. Publisher website.
No source-record check date recorded. Directory observation: 2026-11-08.
Access record: direct. Directory URL/publisher/task-purpose research only. No full admission, visa, investment, tax eligibility, fee, threshold, processing-time or outcome verification is claimed. Page heading and iframe entry were directly readable. Embedded application content, current intake dates and eligibility were not checked. Public status separately backed by ministry list. Opened university page heading InternationalStudentScholarships; MOE PublicUniversities list names KAU and links its official site.
King Saud University — Deanship of Admission and Registration Affairs
Locate KSU admission routes and scholarship information for non-Saudi applicants. Conditions vary between the categories presented; a page listing is not an admission or scholarship award.
Relevant to: Student or trainee.
Page language: not recorded.
Publisher accessibility statement: not recorded for this page.
No direct language observation recorded for this exact page.
Public university. Publisher website.
No source-record check date recorded. Directory observation: 2026-11-08.
Access record: direct. Directory URL/publisher/task-purpose research only. No full admission, visa, investment, tax eligibility, fee, threshold, processing-time or outcome verification is claimed. Content readable despite JavaScript warning. Public identity was verified on the ministry list, not inferred solely from edu.sa. Opened AdmissionforNonSaudiStudents with external scholarship sections and programme links; MOE PublicUniversities list names KSU and links ksu.edu.sa.
Ministry of Education
Read Acceptance conditions in state and private schools (page shows no date) with the issuing authority.
General services; requirements vary by situation.
Page language: not recorded.
Publisher accessibility statement: not recorded for this page.
No direct language observation recorded for this exact page.
Government publisher. Publisher website.
Source record checked: 2026-11-08.
Access record: direct. Recorded in this country guide; not independently rechecked for this directory. Confirm current conditions on the authority’s page.
Ministry of Education
Read private and international schools regulations (summary page) with the issuing authority.
General services; requirements vary by situation.
Page language: not recorded.
Publisher accessibility statement: not recorded for this page.
No direct language observation recorded for this exact page.
Government publisher. Publisher website.
Source record checked: 2026-11-07.
Access record: not recorded. Recorded in this country guide; not independently rechecked for this directory. Confirm current conditions on the authority’s page.
my.gov.sa service 262266 (search-indexed excerpt only; page itself returned client_error, no date)
Read my.gov.sa service 262266 (search-indexed excerpt only; page itself returned client_error, no date) with the issuing authority.
Relevant to: Student or trainee.
Page language: not recorded.
Publisher accessibility statement: not recorded for this page.
No direct language observation recorded for this exact page.
Government publisher. Publisher website.
Source record checked: 2026-11-07.
Access record: not recorded. Recorded in this country guide; not independently rechecked for this directory. Confirm current conditions on the authority’s page.
Ministry of Education
Read the ministry’s overview of scholarships for international students studying in Saudi public universities. This is not the separate outbound scholarship scheme for Saudi nationals.
Relevant to: Student or trainee.
Page language: not recorded.
Publisher accessibility statement: not recorded for this page.
No direct language observation recorded for this exact page.
Government publisher. Publisher website.
No source-record check date recorded. Directory observation: 2026-11-08.
Access record: direct. Directory URL/publisher/task-purpose research only. No full admission, visa, investment, tax eligibility, fee, threshold, processing-time or outcome verification is claimed. Application availability and award conditions must be checked for the selected institution. Opened ScholarshipsinPublicUniversities; body specifically discusses attracting international students from other countries to Saudi public universities.
Study in Saudi
Read Educational Visa (search-indexed excerpt only; page itself blocked by robots, no date on excerpt) with the issuing authority.
Relevant to: Student or trainee.
Page language: not recorded.
Publisher accessibility statement: not recorded for this page.
No direct language observation recorded for this exact page.
Government publisher. Publisher website.
Source record checked: 2026-11-07.
Access record: not recorded. Recorded in this country guide; not independently rechecked for this directory. Confirm current conditions on the authority’s page.
Ministry of Commerce / Saudi Business Center service
Locate the official Saudi Business Center incorporation service specifically for a foreign company holding the relevant Economic Cities and Special Zones Authority licence. It is not a general route for every foreign founder.
Relevant to: Business owner, Investor.
Page language: not recorded.
Publisher accessibility statement: not recorded for this page.
No direct language observation recorded for this exact page.
Government publisher. Publisher website.
No source-record check date recorded. Directory observation: 2026-11-08.
Access record: index only. Directory URL/publisher/task-purpose research only. No full admission, visa, investment, tax eligibility, fee, threshold, processing-time or outcome verification is claimed. Direct open timed out; www variant was inaccessible. Purpose and publisher verified from indexed primary-page content only, not from a submitted application. Current primary MinistryofCommerce search index explicitly names this service, the SaudiBusinessCenter and its specific authority-licence scope.
Ministry of Investment
Find the ministry’s investment-registration explanation, application channel and activity-specific questions. Do not assume every individual can register or that investment registration itself grants residence.
Relevant to: Business owner, Investor.
Page language: not recorded.
Publisher accessibility statement: not recorded for this page.
No direct language observation recorded for this exact page.
Government publisher. Publisher website.
No source-record check date recorded. Directory observation: 2026-11-08.
Access record: direct. Directory URL/publisher/task-purpose research only. No full admission, visa, investment, tax eligibility, fee, threshold, processing-time or outcome verification is claimed. No eligibility conclusion or processing-time figure extracted. Opened MISA FAQ with investment registration, legal entities/foreign companies, selected activities and application-channel questions.
Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority
Follow the authority’s VAT-registration workflow for a relevant business. The link does not establish that a particular new business or non-resident must register.
Relevant to: Business owner, Investor, Freelancer or remote worker.
Page language: not recorded.
Publisher accessibility statement: not recorded for this page.
No direct language observation recorded for this exact page.
Government publisher. Publisher website.
No source-record check date recorded. Directory observation: 2026-11-08.
Access record: direct. Directory URL/publisher/task-purpose research only. No full admission, visa, investment, tax eligibility, fee, threshold, processing-time or outcome verification is claimed. Workflow purpose checked; no tax liability, threshold or representative requirement certified. Opened UserManualVATRegistrationforEstablishments; step headings cover access, login, taxpayer information and submission.
Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority
Find how to verify a VAT registration using the authority’s official service before relying on a supplier or business tax claim. Verification of VAT is not a general licence or immigration check.
Relevant to: Business owner, Investor, Freelancer or remote worker.
Page language: not recorded.
Publisher accessibility statement: not recorded for this page.
No direct language observation recorded for this exact page.
Government publisher. Publisher website.
No source-record check date recorded. Directory observation: 2026-11-08.
Access record: direct. Directory URL/publisher/task-purpose research only. No full admission, visa, investment, tax eligibility, fee, threshold, processing-time or outcome verification is claimed. No identifier was entered and no business was checked. Opened UserManualVATRegistrationVerification; steps identify search by VAT-account/certificate/CR identifier and viewing the result.
Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority
Read Tax residency certificate for individuals with the issuing authority.
General services; requirements vary by situation.
Page language: not recorded.
Publisher accessibility statement: not recorded for this page.
No direct language observation recorded for this exact page.
Government publisher. Publisher website.
Source record checked: 2026-11-08. Document date: 2026-08-30.
Access record: direct. Recorded in this country guide; not independently rechecked for this directory. Confirm current conditions on the authority’s page.
Council of Health Insurance
Read Employer duties under the rules with the issuing authority.
General services; requirements vary by situation.
Page language: not recorded.
Publisher accessibility statement: not recorded for this page.
No direct language observation recorded for this exact page.
Government publisher. Publisher website.
Source record checked: 2026-11-07.
Access record: not recorded. Recorded in this country guide; not independently rechecked for this directory. Confirm current conditions on the authority’s page.
CST
Read announcement on suspension of unverified SIM cards with the issuing authority.
General services; requirements vary by situation.
Page language: not recorded.
Publisher accessibility statement: not recorded for this page.
No direct language observation recorded for this exact page.
Government publisher. Publisher website.
Source record checked: 2026-11-07. Document date: 2016-07-21.
Access record: not recorded. Recorded in this country guide; not independently rechecked for this directory. Confirm current conditions on the authority’s page.
CST
Read eSIM awareness page with the issuing authority.
General services; requirements vary by situation.
Page language: not recorded.
Publisher accessibility statement: not recorded for this page.
No direct language observation recorded for this exact page.
Government publisher. Publisher website.
Source record checked: 2026-11-07.
Access record: not recorded. Recorded in this country guide; not independently rechecked for this directory. Confirm current conditions on the authority’s page.
CST
Read Inquire about my numbers with the issuing authority.
General services; requirements vary by situation.
Page language: not recorded.
Publisher accessibility statement: not recorded for this page.
No direct language observation recorded for this exact page.
Government publisher. Publisher website.
Source record checked: 2026-11-07.
Access record: not recorded. Recorded in this country guide; not independently rechecked for this directory. Confirm current conditions on the authority’s page.
GASTAT
Read results of the Household Income and Expenditure Survey 2018 with the issuing authority.
General services; requirements vary by situation.
Page language: not recorded.
Publisher accessibility statement: not recorded for this page.
No direct language observation recorded for this exact page.
Government publisher. Publisher website.
Source record checked: 2026-11-07. Document date: 2019-05-01.
Access record: not recorded. Recorded in this country guide; not independently rechecked for this directory. Confirm current conditions on the authority’s page.
General Organization for Social Insurance
Read Employer FAQ (page shows no date) with the issuing authority.
General services; requirements vary by situation.
Page language: not recorded.
Publisher accessibility statement: not recorded for this page.
No direct language observation recorded for this exact page.
Government publisher. Publisher website.
Source record checked: 2026-11-08.
Access record: direct. Recorded in this country guide; not independently rechecked for this directory. Confirm current conditions on the authority’s page.
General Organization for Social Insurance
Read Occupational Hazards branch benefits (page shows no date) with the issuing authority.
General services; requirements vary by situation.
Page language: not recorded.
Publisher accessibility statement: not recorded for this page.
No direct language observation recorded for this exact page.
Government publisher. Publisher website.
Source record checked: 2026-11-08.
Access record: index only. Recorded in this country guide; not independently rechecked for this directory. Confirm current conditions on the authority’s page.
GOSI
Read Contributor FAQ with the issuing authority.
General services; requirements vary by situation.
Page language: not recorded.
Publisher accessibility statement: not recorded for this page.
No direct language observation recorded for this exact page.
Government publisher. Publisher website.
Source record checked: 2026-11-07.
Access record: not recorded. Recorded in this country guide; not independently rechecked for this directory. Confirm current conditions on the authority’s page.
66 countries; 90 days per stay
Online for citizens of 66 listed countries; one year, multiple entry, stays up to 90 days each; covers tourism, visiting family and Umrah, not Hajj or study. Fee and insurance are not stated on the official pages checked.
Saudi eVisa portal (visa.visitsaudi.com) (checked 2026-11-07)
Residents with a work-based residence permit (not a dependant permit) can request visits from first-degree relatives; the page says about 3 business days, longer in exceptional cases. Fees not listed.
MOFA: Family visit request e-service (checked 2026-11-07)
SAR 100
The service page says the fee is paid through Sadad at local banks after the establishment submits the Qiwa request. Who bears the cost and whether it is per worker are not stated (NOT VERIFIED).
MHRSD: Issue and renew work licence (Qiwa service page) (checked 2026-11-07)
Student route not live-ready: only indexed excerpts seen, not full pages.
Employer-led through Qiwa; worker-side rules not verified.
Employer-led through Qiwa; engineers also need Saudi Council of Engineers accreditation.
