Saudi Arabia requires premium residency holders to obtain dedicated work permits
Key takeaways
- The platform said subscription fees for establishments vary depending on company size and are calculated based on the total number of employees registered under the entity’s unified number.
- It also confirmed that training contracts for beneficiaries of the Tamheer programme can now be documented electronically through Qiwa.
- According to the platform, service fees can be paid through multiple channels, including bank cards, SADAD payment numbers and the Qiwa digital wallet.
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Add ARY News on Google AAResize RIYADH: Saudi Arabia has introduced a new requirement for Premium Residency holders, mandating them to obtain a dedicated work permit through the Kingdom’s Qiwa digital labour platform for a fee of SR100, according to updated guidance issued by the platform and reported by Okaz newspaper.
Qiwa, the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development’s digital labour platform, also announced several updates covering business subscriptions, training contracts, resignation procedures and visa-related services.
The platform said subscription fees for establishments vary depending on company size and are calculated based on the total number of employees registered under the entity’s unified number.