Arrived in work visa but iqama rejected by saudi culture

Saudkg New member

Member since 22 April 2022

SaudkgNew member23 April 2022 09:40:45

I have arrived in Saudi work visa while my degree attestation was still in processing with Saudi culture. Saudi culture now rejected the degree attestation.

I want to leave the country and resign the job. Am i covered under any labor law? Or any legal obligations I have under work visa. Is the contract is still valid after Saudi culture rejection?

Will there be a ban in this case if i leave and dont come back?

My company wants to apply for new visa but I dont want to process my new visa under different profession.

Please advise.

XTang Bahrain/UAE/Saudi Arabia Expert

Member since 22 April 2014

XTangBahrain/UAE/Saudi Arabia Expert24 April 2022 06:37:29

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As far as I know, you entered on a work visa. You cannot leave without an exit visa. However, it seems that your company wants to apply for a new visa. They can't get that stamped unless you leave. Once you leave, don't come back and don't get visa stamped. No ban.