Saudi passports issue harsh new decisions on expatriates of this Arab nationality..Details
In the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the General Directorate of Passports attaches great importance to employment laws and combating abuses in the labor market.
In order to enhance business owners’ commitment to these laws, important and serious warnings were issued by the General Directorate of Passports regarding harsh penalties awaiting any business owner who violates these laws. In this article, we will review the details of this warning and the possible consequences for those who violate it.
1. Employment for the account of others or for private employment
1.1 Consequences of hiring for others
Employment for others in Saudi Arabia is a serious offense. If the employer hires his workers to work for another person, he exposes himself to harsh penalties. These penalties include a fine of up to 100,000 Saudi riyals and deportation if he is an expatriate. In addition, he may be imprisoned for 6 months and denied recruitment for up to 5 years.
1.2 Consequences of self-employment
In addition to employment for others, employment for self-employment is also an offense. If the employer employs his own workers to work for his own account, he is subject to the same penalties mentioned above, which are a fine of up to 100,000 Saudi riyals, imprisonment for a period of 6 months, and a ban on recruitment for a period of up to 5 years.
2. The role of citizens and residents in reporting violations
The General Directorate of Passports calls on all citizens and residents in the Kingdom to contribute to combating abuses in the labor market. To achieve this, everyone is encouraged to report any violations of the residency and border security regime. This can be done by calling the specified telephone numbers, as the number 911 is used in the regions of Riyadh and Makkah Al-Mukarramah, and the number 999 is used in the rest of the Kingdom. Violations can also be reported through the We All Safe application, which is available for download on smartphones.
3. Services of the General Directorate of Passports
The General Directorate of Passports in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia provides a wide range of services related to residency and Saudi passports. The official website of the Saudi Passports can be accessed for more information on these services.
3.1 Amending the data of registered expatriates
The official website of the Saudi Passports allows users to submit requests to amend the data of registered expatriates. Employers can update the information of expatriate workers and ensure that it matches the current data.
3.2 Suspension Card Request
The service also provides the ability to request a suspension card, which is a temporary card that allows individuals to stay in the Kingdom for a specified period. This card can be used in case of suspension of the main residence or on a temporary visitor visa.
3.3 Extending a visit visa
Individuals visiting the Kingdom on a visit visa can apply to extend the validity of the visa. This allows them to stay an additional period in the Kingdom and complete their planned activities.
3.4 Issuance of residence permit and passport for Saudis
The service also provides the possibility of issuing a residence permit for Saudi citizens and issuing a passport for them. Users can submit the necessary requests through the official website of the Saudi Passports.
conclusion
The General Directorate of Passports in Saudi Arabia warns business owners of excesses in the labor market and urges compliance with employment laws. Business owners should be fully aware of the harsh penalties that await them in case of any wrongdoing. In addition, citizens and residents should report any violations to the General Directorate of Passports to contribute to ensuring a fair and disciplined labor market.
