Exit Saudi Arabia Illegally

Why would you need to leave Saudi Arabia Illegally? There are many people working in Saudi Arabia who find themselves for one reason or another living there illegally and then wish to know how to escape from Saudi Arabia. It has happened to myself as a westerner once and I know many others who have had problems. If you overstay your visa, or fail to renew your Iqama (Saudi residency permit) then you become an illegal and as such you could be imprisoned and fined if you try to leave...

Iqama visa in Saudi Arabia procedure

If you are moving to Saudi Arabia, here is some useful information on the Iqama visa which is a residence and work permit. To be able to move to Saudi Arabia, you will need a residence or work permit. The Iqama is a residence and work permit which allows you to stay in Saudi Arabia. This document contains your personal data, including your marital status, nationality, your profession and religion. It is issued by the Immigration and Passports department of Saudi Arabia. To obtain the Iqama, you have to follow a series of procedures by calling the Saudi consulate nearest to your area. Note that you must always be in possession of your Iqama once in Saudi Arabia. This document will be essential when you are completing any formality and if you undergo a police check. Procedures To be eligible...

Apply for Family Visit Visa in Saudi Arabia

Getting Family Visit Visa in Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia is said to be a dry place since there are not too many options for the outdoor activities. In this regard, single people who are living in Saudi Arabia try to bring their family members to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to spend quality time. If your family is here, life becomes a bit interesting. In this regard, there are two options. First option is to bring your family on permanent visa and the second option is to bring them on...

List of Professions in Saudi Arabia

We have given a list of professions who are entitled to enjoy different kind of benefits in Saudi Arabia. It is very important to mention here that this list if for acceptable professions of expatriates living in Saudi Arabia. There are some Iqama professions which are reserved only for Saudis. You must ensure that your Iqama is not one of them. Please find the list of professions reserved only for Saudis here. If your Iqama profession is one of them, you may have to change your Iqama profession. If you have already applied to change the profession of your Iqama, you can check the status of change in profession in this article.Following is the list of professions of expatriates living in Saudi Arabia which can avail these benefits; Apply for Family...