The revised regulations are meant to provide more freedom to the private sector so that companies may better use temporary visas based on their particular requirements and the demands of the labor market, According to the Saudi Press Agency, the ministry observed that these further developments will start 180 days following their approval by the Cabinet.

These modifications mostly include the lengthening of the grace period for temporary work visas, which will now start on Sha'ban's 15th and run until the end of Muharram. Furthermore the former "seasonal work visa" now goes as "temporary work visa for Hajj and Umrah services." This change shows a larger attention on the particular needs of companies running during the Umrah season, therefore guaranteeing their access to a simplified hiring procedure for temporary employees.

The revised rules also offer a thorough summary of the procedures and coordination among pertinent entities, including the deadlines to finish these tasks, This seeks to provide a more effective and responsible system by means of better governance and transparency in the management of these visas.

The new rules also highlight the need of safeguarding the rights of employers and workers in the contractual relationship. Medical insurance is now a mandatory requirement before visas may be awarded by Saudi diplomatic missions overseas; the revised regulations demand that both sides present a written work contract. These steps are meant to guarantee workers' rights are honored and their protection is maintained even under temporary contracts.

The new rules incorporate a chapter on fines for any violations in order to deter abuse of these visas. Ensuring that both companies and employees abide by the policies and that the visa system is not misused is the aim. Furthermore eliminated is the need for endorsements for temporary work visas, therefore streamlining the process for companies.

Moreover, the rules provide companies more freedom by letting them extend temporary visas for a further ninety-day period if needed. Particularly during busy times like the Hajj and Umrah seasons, this expansion allows companies more flexibility in staffing management.

Especially in the Hajj and Umrah sectors, the revised rules are meant to build a more transparent, flexible, and efficient system for handling temporary employment visas. These developments should improve the attractiveness of the labor market and better fit the demands of companies running during important religious seasons in Saudi Arabia by attending to the needs of both employers and employees. The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development is sure that these improvements will ensure that all those engaged gain from a well-run and open system and assist to strengthen the integrity of the labor market.

Saudi Arabia launches updated temporary work visa regulations

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