what is Transferable Iqama

ulki · 2013-11-26T13:49:05+01:00

Learn about transferable iqamas in Riyadh, including the transfer process and alternative options if your iqama isn't transferable.

ulki Member

Member since 26 November 2013

ulkiMember26 November 2013 11:49:05

I want to change my job and the new company that is hiring me wants to know if my iqama is transferable ? and how to go about the transfer of iqama ? if it is not transferable what is the best solution ?

TheLegendLeads ViP

Member since 06 April 2010

"The cure for boredom is curiosity. There is no cure for curiosity." -- Dorothy Parker

TheLegendLeadsViP26 November 2013 14:10:26

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Transferability of iqama depends:

1- Some Iqamas cant be transferred e.g., those of private drivers, farmers, mehram visas etc.
2- In view of the new rules from the passport departments, you have to complete certain number of years before you could consider changing your sponsor. For example, to move to a green company from your current green, you need to complete 2 yrs at minimum.

If your iqama isn't transfer-able, you may consider exiting out of KSA (on a final exit visa) and come back on a new visa provided my your new employer.

Kymadoce Serial expat

Member since 24 May 2012

KymadoceSerial expat26 November 2013 14:55:30

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As far as I understand you can get transfer before two years rule as well but the current sponsorer has to issue a No objection letter

TheLegendLeads ViP

Member since 06 April 2010

"The cure for boredom is curiosity. There is no cure for curiosity." -- Dorothy Parker

TheLegendLeadsViP26 November 2013 16:24:18

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Kymadoce wrote:
As far as I understand you can get transfer before two years rule as well but the current sponsorer has to issue a No objection letter

This was true a few years back.

Here is the detailed guide:

sheikhh Member

Member since 13 December 2013

sheikhhMember13 December 2013 21:57:36

i have finished 2yrs completed in riyadh, also my company is green category, but my company won't give me final exit, Pls advice any rules is there in KSA labour law regarding my final exit

seasound101 Member

Member since 18 September 2013

seasound101Member14 December 2013 08:48:00

TheLegendLeads wrote:
Kymadoce wrote:
As far as I understand you can get transfer before two years rule as well but the current sponsorer has to issue a No objection letter

This was true a few years back.

Here is the detailed guide:

In case an employer in not happy with the performance of an employee & wants to give him release within a year or few months after taking his transfer & a new company wants to hire him.

considering his previous & the new company, both are in green, how can he transfer? Its a genuine case & There must be a way out.