Saudi Arabia - Apply for Sponsorship Transfer

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Procedure

• Visit the concerned authority.
• Fill the application form with the complete information. it must be signed and stamped by the current employer and new employer.
• Fingerprint is a must.
• Submit the necessary documents.
• If the expat has transferred service already and listed in former passports, all these passports must be submitted.
• Pay the prescribed fee only after the submission and approval of the application.

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Required Documents

• A letter of waiver from the current employer certified by the Chamber of Commerce and attach Chamber's receipt (for companies, institutions and individuals)
• The waiver letter must be certified from the mayor and the police (if the sponsor is individual)
• A letter from the new employer requesting release, accompanied by a computer chip containing number of workers he has
• Copy of valid CR or licence of the municipality along with the originals for matching with the family book of the new employer
• New employer must fill a pledge form to keep the new labourer, and not to let him work for others
• Valid originals of the passport and residence permit of the worker whose services to be transferred, and attach a copy of same.

Office Locations & Contacts

Riyadh

• Sahara Mall - Crossing of King Abdulaziz, King Abdullah Rds.; 011-4520329, 011-4771100, 4004
• Flamengo Mall - Crossing of south ring road, Hamza Rd.; 011-4403451, 011-4771100, 4242
• Al-Sadhan Mall - Khurais Rd. east of Riyadh
• Al-Sadhan Mall Al-Selaimanyya - North of Riyadh

Jeddah

• Al-Tahliya Trading Center - Al-Tahliya Road; 012-2635001

Working Hours

• Morning shift - from 09:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m.
• Evening shift - from 04:00 p.m. to 09:00 p.m.

Work Days

• Morning shift - from Saturday to Wednesday.
• Evening shift - full week

Eligibility

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Fees

• Transfer fees are as follows:
  • First time - 2000 SR
  • Second time - 4000 SR
  • Third time - 6000 SR

Validity

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Processing Time

After completing the required documents and submitting the application, the applicant shall await the employee to finalize the service, and get the passport and residence permit.

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Instructions

The worker's profession must be appropriate to activity of new employer.

Required Information

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