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Saudi Arabia: How to transfer iqama without sponsor approval
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- Add ARY News on Google AAResize RIYADH: Under Saudi labour law, expatriate workers can transfer their Iqama to another employer without the current sponsor’s approval under certain conditions.
- According to Saudi regulations, employees may qualify for a direct transfer in the following situations:
- Non-payment of salary: If an employer fails to pay an employee’s salary for three consecutive months, the worker becomes eligible to transfer sponsorship without the employer’s consent.
Why this matters: local context for readers following news across Pakistan and the region.
Add ARY News on Google AAResize RIYADH: Under Saudi labour law, expatriate workers can transfer their Iqama to another employer without the current sponsor’s approval under certain conditions.
According to Saudi regulations, employees may qualify for a direct transfer in the following situations:
Non-payment of salary: If an employer fails to pay an employee’s salary for three consecutive months, the worker becomes eligible to transfer sponsorship without the employer’s consent.
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