Issue and Renew Work license
Is the service of issuing work permits for the workers of the expatriate establishment, which is the approval of the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development for them to work in the Saudi market, and it is one of the requirements for issuing or renewing the residence permit for the worker by the General Directorate of Passports
- -Visit E-Services page and log in
- -Select the establishment then choose the service (Issue and Renew Work license).
- -Enter your search data and add the expatriates that need to Issue or renew their licenses.
- -Click on Search and choose the expatriates that need to issue or renew their licenses , then choose send. You will see a review ticket that have the payment number.
- -The request number and detail will be sent via text message
- -Use the payment number to pay fees through local banks. -After payment, check with the Passport Office for a Residence Permits.
All licenses of the establishment should be valid, including the national address service at Saudi Post., licenses can not be issued or renewed if the establishment is in the red range., licenses can not be issued or renewed if the establishment is in the yellow range., The renewal of licenses for an establishment in the yellow zone requires that the expatriates has not been in the country for two years or more since the date of entry into the Kingdom.
No required documents.
When is the employee required to issue a work permit?
The facility must issue a work permit to the expatriate employee within the first 90 days after his entry into the Kingdom.
When is it possible to renew a work permit?
The facility is allowed to renew the work permit if 180 days or less remain from its expiry date.
What are the steps to implement the service?
1. Entering a strong website, selecting the facility, and then selecting a service (issuing or renewing work licenses).
2. Selecting the employees to be issued or renewing work licenses.
3. Choose Submit Request.
4. Pay the fees through local banks using the payment number.
How long does it take for a business license status update to appear in the powers of a renewed license?
It takes approximately one hour for the license status to be updated after payment.
Why does the status of the work permit being valid after issuance or renewal not appear in the Absher Business or Muqeem system?
The status of payment of the work permit fee is updated in the passport systems within 24 hours from the time of payment.
Can a work permit be canceled?
A work permit cannot be canceled after it has been issued or renewed.
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