Premium residency holders now need this special work permit
Here’s what to know
If you or someone you know is a premium residency holder, you might want to keep reading this. It’s just been revealed that premium residency holders now need a special work permit. Here’s what to know about the new work permit for premium residency holders.
Announced by Okaz and reported by Saudi Gazette, Qiwa, the digital labour platform operated by the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development, said holders of Premium Residency are required to obtain a dedicated work permit available through the platform at a fee of SAR100.
The platform said subscription fees vary according to the size of each establishment and are calculated based on the total number of employees registered under the entity’s unified number.
Along with the new work permits, several other announcements have also been revealed. The platform also confirmed that training contracts for beneficiaries of the Tamheer programme can be documented through the platform (though training contracts are not counted toward Saudisation targets or current compliance requirements related to employment contract documentation). The platform said service fees can be paid through bank cards, SADAD payment numbers or the Qiwa digital wallet.
New announcements regarding resignation
- Qiwa explained that employees may withdraw a resignation request within seven days if the employer has not accepted or deferred a decision on the resignation during that period.
- The platform added that notice periods are determined according to the terms specified in individual employment contracts and may vary from one employee to another.
New visa information
The labour platform also clarified that visa information cannot be amended after issuance. In cases where incorrect information is entered, the visa must be cancelled and a replacement visa issued with the correct details.
