Foreign workers in Saudi Arabia, including those from Pakistan, must renew their residency permits, or Iqama, promptly when they expire. An invalid Iqama can cause serious issues for expatriates living and working in the kingdom.
The Iqama serves as a residence permit for foreign nationals, allowing them to stay and work legally in Saudi Arabia. Saudi authorities require foreign workers to renew within three days of its expiration.
Failure to renew the residency permits on time can result in fines. For the first delay, workers face a penalty of 500 Saudi Riyals. If the delay occurs a second time, the fine increases to 1,000 Saudi Riyals. These penalties highlight the importance of staying up to date with the permit renewal.
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Saudi Arabia remains the most popular destination for Pakistani workers abroad. According to the Bureau of Emigration and Overseas Employment in Pakistan, approximately 2.6 million Pakistanis are employed in the kingdom.
Foreign workers must ensure their residency permits is valid to avoid fines and potential legal complications.
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