🌍 Expatriates
Living and working in Saudi Arabia as a foreign resident: Iqama, visas, dependents and end of service.
Iqama & visas
🛂 Iqama & visas Exit re-entry visa in Saudi Arabia: conditions, fees, Absher
Exit re-entry visa for expatriates in Saudi Arabia: conditions, SAR 200 base fee, who pays, how to issue it on Absher, extension from abroad and cancellation.
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🛂 Iqama & visas Dependent fee in Saudi Arabia: SAR 400 a month per person
Saudi dependent fee for expatriates: SAR 400 a month for each dependent or companion since July 2020, SAR 4,800 a year, paid in advance through SADAD.
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🛂 Iqama & visas Final exit visa in Saudi Arabia: conditions and checklist
Leaving Saudi Arabia for good: final exit visa conditions (valid Iqama, passport, no car in your name, fines paid), who issues it and what to settle first.
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💼 Work End-of-service award in Saudi Arabia: how to calculate it
Saudi end-of-service award: half a month's wage per year for the first 5 years, a full month after, and 1/3, 2/3 or full award if you resign. Examples.
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💼 Work Resignation in Saudi Arabia: notice period and new rules
Resigning in Saudi Arabia: 30 days' notice for the worker, 60 for the employer, resignation accepted after 30 days, 7 days to withdraw, and your rights.
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💼 Work Probation period in Saudi Arabia: up to 180 days, the rules
Probation under the Saudi Labor Law: written in the contract, 180 days maximum, Eid and sick leave not counted, termination without award, and when it can repeat.
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🏠 Daily life Emergency numbers in Saudi Arabia: 911, 997, 998, 999
Saudi emergency numbers: 911 unified number, 999 police, 997 ambulance, 998 civil defense, 993 traffic accidents, 996 road security and 994 coast guard.
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🏠 Daily life VAT in Saudi Arabia: 15% rate, exemptions and invoices
VAT in Saudi Arabia: 15% since 1 July 2020, prices shown VAT included, exempt residential rent, zero-rated medicines, and how to check an e-invoice QR code.
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🚗 Driving Traffic violations in Saudi Arabia: check, pay and dispute
How to check traffic violations in Saudi Arabia on Absher (for you, your family or as a visitor), pay them through SADAD or Efaa, dispute them and extend the deadline.
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🚗 Driving Saudi driving licence: issue, renewal and fees on Absher
Saudi driving licence: SAR 40 per year of validity, renewal on Absher for 2, 5 or 10 years when under 180 days remain, medical check, and how to get a first licence.
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📱 Telecom Check mobile numbers registered in your name in Saudi Arabia
Free CST service to see every mobile number and data SIM registered with your Iqama or national ID in Saudi Arabia, and what to do if a number is not yours.
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📱 Telecom Telecom complaint in Saudi Arabia: escalate to the CST
Complaining about STC, Mobily, Zain or another provider: complain within 60 days, escalate to the CST after 5 days without a fix, within 180 days, free, via Nafath.
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