Saudi Arabia
Guide to conditions for renewing professional residency and modifying professions
Service details and information
Documents and papers required to apply via the platforms
To complete the transaction successfully via the specified official electronic platforms, please prepare and prepare the following documents and supporting papers:
- A copy of the facility’s fully valid commercial register.
- The national ID card or resident ID of the facility owner or authorized person.
- The expatriate's passport is valid for a period of no less than 6 months.
- The notarized employment contract via the Qiwa platform for the new professional title.
Self-submission steps and procedures
We explain to you the application and review steps officially followed to implement the transaction through government platforms and systems:
Step No. 1
Log in to the Muqeem electronic portal using the facility’s approved account.
Step 2
Verifying the status of the financial compensation and paying the fees through the government SADAD system.
Step 3
Select the desired resident and confirm the renewal request or enter the profession modification code.
Step No. 4
Review the conditions of the work permit and the validity of the beneficiary’s medical examination in Absher.
Step 5
Approval and update the residency status in the control panel and download the digital version.
Expert Advice: Exemptions and Exceptions
Small enterprises or entrepreneurs are exempt from some fees according to the government decisions currently in effect.
Emergency alternatives (manual procedure)
In the event that the electronic portal malfunctions or there are technical issues, you must book an appointment and visit the Ministry’s branches to complete the procedure manually.
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