Saudi Arabia announces new rules for instant work visas
Key takeaways
- According to local media reports, the Qiwa platform stated that newly established businesses operating for less than two years will now be eligible for a maximum of five instant visas.
- Companies that have been operating for more than two years may obtain up to 50 instant visas, either through a single application or multiple applications submitted at the entity level within the same week.
- Qiwa also clarified that businesses enrolled in the establishment program and meeting the required criteria will initially receive two visas.
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Add ARY News on Google AAResize JEDDAH: Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development has announced new regulations governing instant work visas through the Qiwa platform, introducing revised limits and eligibility requirements for businesses seeking to recruit foreign workers.
According to local media reports, the Qiwa platform stated that newly established businesses operating for less than two years will now be eligible for a maximum of five instant visas.
Companies that have been operating for more than two years may obtain up to 50 instant visas, either through a single application or multiple applications submitted at the entity level within the same week.