Planning to get a final exit from Saudi Arabia? Well, hold on; there are certain things you need to do. Some are mandatory requirements as per Saudi law, whereas others are optional. Let’s have a look;
What is the requirement for final exit in Saudi Arabia?
- Make sure you have a valid residence permit before applying for exit.
- You should submit your resignation at the designated time with an appropriate notice period.
- Pay all due traffic violation fines.
- If you have a vehicle registered under your name, you must transfer ownership or sell your car.
- Apply for an exit from Absher and provide fingerprints if you are above 15.
- You need to sell property, if any, registered under your name.
Optional Things to Do Before Final Exit from Saudi Arabia
- Get the end-of-the-service benefits and transfer them to your account.
- Get the police clearance certificate.
Saudi labor Law for final exit
Final exit visa
After a candidate submits a final exit request and is approved, the visa remains active for 60 days. The worker must exit Saudi Arabia before the visa expires, or they will pay a penalty of SR 1,000. The visa can be canceled without any charges during its validity.
Blacklisting
Migrants who ask for an exit visa while still remaining under contract with their sponsor company may get “black-listed.” They can also be banned from the country’s territory forever.
Employer notification
When an employee requests an exit visa, the employer is notified. Within 10 days, the employer can reject the visa at MHRSD or go to a Labor Office and ask that the visa be canceled.
Absence from work
If a worker has been in Saudi Arabia for more than a year, he /she can issue a final exit or request to be transferred to another employer within sixty days of his/her leave of absence.
Retirement
The current retirement age is 60 for every male employee and 55 for every female employee. However, an employee can retire at any age if he/she has contributed twenty-five years.
Things to Do After Final Exit from Saudi Arabia
Once you get your final exit visa, do the following things;
- Get all your government-issued documents attested by MOFA and then from your consulate or embassy.
- Also, if you have any educational documents from a Saudi institute, get them attested by MOFA and then from your consulate or embassy.
- Close your bank account.
- Disconnect postpaid landline, mobile, and internet connections.
- Cancel your Ejar contract. If you want to continue the lease, you must pay a few installments to the landlord, and he won’t cancel your lease.
- Pay off your electricity, loans, and credit card bills.
- Get a transfer of residence certificate from your consulate.
Wrap Up
A final exit from Saudi Arabia requires a few considerations. Following the guidelines and planning everything prior will minimize last-minute inconveniences.
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