Expatriate Workforce Support

Saudi Arabia’s rules for employing expatriate staff are detailed and regularly updated. Errors in paperwork, missed deadlines, or Saudisation shortfalls can result in fines, operational disruption, or restrictions on hiring. Our workforce compliance team supports you throughout, so your workforce stays compliant and your operations stay uninterrupted.

What We Cover

• Guidance on business visa requirements (single-entry, multiple-entry, and investor visas)
• Support with work permit and Iqama (residency permit) requirements
• Tracking Iqama deadlines and preparing paperwork for transfers and cancellations
• Exit and re-entry support
• Support with dependent visa requirements for employee families
• Saudisation (Nitaqat) compliance and category management
• Consular support and document legalisation
• Degree and corporate document attestation (MOFA and Saudi Embassy)

Nitaqat and Saudisation

Saudi Arabia’s Nitaqat programme sets mandatory quotas for Saudi national employees across all sectors. Companies that fall below their required percentage face restrictions on visa issuance and government services. We monitor your Nitaqat rating, advise on compliant hiring strategies, and help you maintain a green or platinum classification.

Why It Matters

Workforce non-compliance in Saudi Arabia carries real consequences — fines from the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (MHRSD), Absher restrictions, and in serious cases suspension of operations. Our team stays current with Jawazat (Directorate of Passports) and MHRSD regulations so you are always ahead of the requirements, not reacting to them.