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New rules for iqama after garce period.

Star1900
#1
Hey Pals,
Do anyone knows that what are the new rules for iqama transfer ???
Because i have heard that its not possible to transfer iqama after grace period .
Is it mean that saudi Govt has imposed restriction to transfer iqama?

Thanks & Kind Regards
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HRGuru
#2

Star1900 wrote:

Hey Pals,
Do anyone knows that what are the new rules for iqama transfer ???
Because i have heard that its not possible to transfer iqama after grace period .
Is it mean that saudi Govt has imposed restriction to transfer iqama?

Thanks & Kind Regards


There are no new rules, after the amnesty period the rules have gone back to how it was before the amnesty period.

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#3
Those who are in the midway of the process to streamline their documents will not be touched even after the grace period !!
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Star1900
#4
hey,
i was on family visa and got transfer to one of my father's saudi friend until i got a job.
now i got the job is it possible to get transfer?? ?
as my first transfer was done just before 2 months..
please help.....
HRGuru
#5

Star1900 wrote:

hey,
i was on family visa and got transfer to one of my father's saudi friend until i got a job.
now i got the job is it possible to get transfer?? ?
as my first transfer was done just before 2 months..
please help.....


What category under nitaqat is your current sponsor. If he is in green then you need to wait for 2 yrs before you can transfer.

TheLegendLeads
#6
Bro @HRGuru,
As amnesty period is over, I think we start promoting this page again:

http://www.redyellow.com.sa/Nitaqat/Abo … tatus.aspx
HRGuru
#7
I guess yes, since we are back to being normal again.
Trapezius
#8
Nothing is ever normal in this country ;)

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