What is Wazarat Amal?

Meaning & Translation
“Wazarat Amal” (وزارة العمل) also known as Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (MHRSD) in Saudi Arabia, earlier known as the Ministry of Labor and Social Development. It plays a critical role in managing everything related to employment, worker rights, and labor law enforcement including issuing and managing work permits (Iqamas) for expats working in Saudi Arabia

Role of the Ministry of Labor
The Ministry oversees employment policies, work visas, job contracts, employer-employee disputes, and labor law compliance. For expats, it’s the go-to authority for resolving employment issues, checking visa status, and more.

Online Services Offered by Wazarat Amal

1. Iqama Validity & Profession Check
You can verify your Iqama (residency ID) validity, expiration date, and listed profession through the Wazarat Amal portal or linked platforms like Absher and Qiwa.

2. Contract Verification
Check if your job contract is registered and compliant with labor laws. This is especially important if you’re facing issues like profession mismatch or salary disputes.

3. Complaint Registration
You can file labor complaints online against your employer if you’re facing any unfair treatment, unpaid wages, or abuse.

4. Visa Status & Work Permit Services
Track your visa status, get updates on profession changes, and verify your work permit online.

5. Employer Services
Businesses can also use Wazarat Amal for Saudization quotas, hiring approvals, and work permit renewals.

How to Use the Wazarat Amal Portal

Step-by-step Guide

1. Visit the official site: mol.gov.sa
2. Navigate to the “Individual Services” section.
3. Select the desired service like “Iqama Check,” “Contract Review,” or “Complaint Filing.”
4. Enter required details like Iqama number, employer ID, or phone number.
5. Submit the form and wait for results or confirmation.

Comparison: mol.gov.sa vs qiwa.sa vs absher.sa

• mol.gov.sa: Labor-specific services
• qiwa.sa: Employee contracts, profession change, job mobility
• absher.sa: Broader services including Iqama, travel, and civil affairs

Wazarat Amal Jobs & Work Visa Info

Finding Jobs in Saudi Arabia
Wazarat Amal connects with job platforms approved by the government. Many jobs listed require registration via Qiwa or verification through Wazarat Amal.

Visa Status Checks
Check your current work visa, profession, and transfer eligibility through their portal or mobile apps.

What is a National Address in Saudi Arabia?

A national address is a standard way for specifying your location in Saudi Arabia. It provides full geographic data and a short code (four letters and four numbers), which simplifies government services, businesses, and delivery firms’ locating of you.

Absher provides 200+ services for people living in Saudi Arabia/ Absher has now provided easy steps for registration of National Address though Absher platform in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA)

Requirements for registration

• Make sure you have the below before you start registering your National Address:
  • Active Absher account with username and password.
  • Your national identity number, or Iqama.
  • A current cellphone number connected to your Absher account.
  • Your building number, street, district, city, postal code—physical address details.

If you don’t have an Absher account, you’ll need to register and activate it first through the official website or using a activation kiosk.

Registering National Address using Absher

Steps of Registering National Address using Absher:

1) Go to Official website of Absher

• Select “Individuals” and choose your preferred language (English or Arabic).
• Enter your username, password, and the verification code sent to your mobile.

2) Login to Absher

3) Select ‘My Services‘ from Electronic Services, then select ‘Services‘ tab.

4) Select ‘General Services‘ and

5) then select ‘National Address Service’

Once you go into National Address service, You can register, Edit, Modify or delete the National Address Service

Register a New Address

• In the National Address Services section, select “Register New Address.”
• Fill in your address details:
  • Building number (if applicable).
  • Street name.
  • District and city.
  • Postal code (you can find this via the SPL website if unsure).

Abhser has stated that its possible to register a new address, view saved addresses, modify addresses, Add & remove Users and print documentation of addresses which are already registered.

This has been made possible to enable rgistration through Absher and make it easier for residents of Saudi Arabia to register National Address

Saudi Aramco has increased diesel prices in Saudi Arabia to SR (Saudi Riyals)1.66 ($0.44) per liter, starting from Jan. 1, 2025, which is a 44.3 percent increase compared to early 2024.

Diesel Prices / Gasoline 95 Updates Prices in Jan 2025

According to the latest update on Aramco’s website, gasoline prices remain the same, with Gasoline 91 at SR (Saudi Riyals) 2.18 per liter and Gasoline 93 at SR (Saudi Riyals)2.33 per liter.

Musaned has clarified new rules about the recruitment system.

• Expatriates cannot apply Visa for domestic workers from their own country, but are allowed to recruit domestic workers from other countries
• To initially issue a recruitment visa, an expatriate must have salary of SR 10,000 and also provides evidence of bank balance of SR 100,000. To issue a second visa an expatriate must have salary of SR 20,000 and also provides evidence of bank balance of SR 200,000.

New Regulations for Domestic Workers in Saudi Arabia

• Age – domestic workers must be 21 years and above ONLY.
• Dates – Gregorian dates for contracts, not Islamic (Hijri)
• Unpaid Salaries – Considered First Degree debts
• Contracts – MUST be based on standardized government templates

A: Employment Contacts – Terms have to include:

1. Job descriptions
2. Personal details (both parties)
3. Signing dates
4. Salaries
5. Payment Methods
6. Rights and Responsibilities (Sponsor & Employee)
7. Probation Periods (Up to 90 days only & only one)
8. Working Hours
9. Holidays
10. Overtime Policy
11. Renewal Procedures
12. Termination Clauses
13. Insurance Terms.

Probation Period – Sponsor or worker can end employment

Work Hours – No more than 10 hours daily

Rest Periods – 24 hours per week

B: Employer’s Responsibility

1. All employment fees (recruitment, job changes, transfers, Iqama, work permit, and penalties)
2. Housing
3. Food
4. Not keeping passports
5. Not keeping personal documents
6. No racist or sexist abuse
7. No verbal, physical, or mental abuse

C: Worker Responsibilities

1. Perform work duties
2. Protect the sponsor’s property
3. No physical assaults on family members
4. Maintain sponsor privacy and confidentiality
5. No self or second employment

D: Islam- Respect Islamic principles, practices, and social traditions

The minimum age of 21 is to protect against the abuse of young workers.

Sponsors must state workers’ salaries in writing and pay any outstanding dues highlighting worker financial rights.

Conclusion

The new rules are a massive step forward concerning the treatment and rights of domestic workers, which aim to produce transparency and balance in the labor market for employers and employees alike.

GCC Unified Tourist Visa

During a meeting held by the Gulf Cooperation Council’s Interior Ministers, Sayyed Hamoud bin Faisal Al Busaidi, leading the current session of GCC, shared news about a plan that will allow visitors to travel more freely among Gulf countries (GCC) with just a single tourist visa.

All the Gulf countries have joined the hands to create a single tourist visa that works across all the six countries.

This new visa is set to kick off around the year 2024-25. The idea is to make traveling between these countries smoother and more up-to-date. Busaidi highlighted that this move will improve collaboration among the Gulf nations. With this single visa, it’ll be easier for residents and visitors to get around these countries, and it’s expected to give a boost to their economies and tourism.

To check Iqama Expiry without Absher, you must have your own iqama number (or border number). Once you have your iqama number, follow these steps:

Go to the Wazarat Amal – MOL KSA website: https://www.mol.gov.sa/IndividualUser/BasicInfo.aspx

Select “English” from the top of the page.

• Enter your ten digit “Iqama Number” or “Border Number” in the first field.
• Click the “Date of Birth” field, then select the “Hijri” or “Gregorian” calendar.
• Select your year of birth, month and date.
• Enter “Image Code” and click on “Next” button to continue.

On the next page, you will see your Iqama expiry date in both Hijri and Gregorian calendar. In addition, the Mol KSA website will also show you other details, such as the iqama holder’s full name, gender, nationality and phone number.

Thanks to Wazarat Amal or the Ministry of Labour Portal, checking Iqama is not as hard as it used to be. Even better, you can now use Wazarat Amal Iqama Check from any country, so you don’t have to worry about your location. You can check your iqama status from the MOL Portal even if you’re not in KSA right now.

Checking iqama is like using Absher, but you don’t have to sign up or register for Wazarat Amal. Place your order and finish your Wazarat Amal Iqama Check using a computer browser. Check out how to sign up for Absher and make it work.

The Ministry of Labor and Social Development (Wazarat Amal) gives expatriates who are working in Saudi Arabia a pass to live there called a Wazarat Amal Iqama. It’s good for one year and needs to be renewed every year. It is important to check its state to make sure it is not ended, red, or under huroob (running away). 2-How can I find out what’s going on with Wazarat Amal Iqama online? When you log in to your Absher account, choose the “Query Iqama Expiry Service” option. Then, enter your Iqama number and picture code, and click “View.” You can see the due date, color, and state of your Iqama. 3-How do I get rid of the huroob from my Iqama? You can get rid of huroob from your Iqama by making peace with your boss or going to labor court against him. If you and your boss get along again, he has to delete the harrassment report from his Absher account. It’s important to show that you didn’t run away from him and that he was wrong when he said you did. They will look at the proof and decide if the huroob should be taken off.

If you want to Check Iqama Expiry Date Online, there are a few different ways to do it. One option is to use Absher portal but if you don’t have an account or don’t want to use it for any reason, another way to check iqama expiry date is through MOL KSA (Vazarat Amal) website . Whichever method you choose, it is easy to check your iqama expiry date online so that you can keep track of when it is time for renewal.

So when you’re in Huroob Status then its a to serious consequences, including fines, deportation, and even imprisonment.

Whenever a Sponsor or Kafeel in Saudi Arabia sets an Expatriate in Huroob Status that means he is absconding or in a runaway status from Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Huroob status will be listed under your Iqama which means that you’ve run away from your Kafeel or Sponsor without intimating him.

The Expat workers are bound to be attached to their sponsors. As long as Kafeel or a sponsor is satisfied, they can stay and work in KSA, otherwise, they will be kicked out of the kingdom without getting Iqama renewal

Check Huroob Status on Iqama Online

Once your Sponsor or kafeel reports to Jawazat that you’ve absconded from him and that you’re no more his responsibility then you’re in Huroob.

You must check your Huroob Status every now and then to keep yourself updated because once you’re in Huroob status Police will be in search for you and once if you get caught under Huroob status you will be deported back to your country.

Why it is important to check Huroob Status on Iqama:

• If you’re are in Huroob Status and get caught by Police then you’ll be sent to the detention center and after few days will be deported to your Home country with a lifetime ban on entering the kingdom of Saudi Arabia
• Your Iqama gets cancelled if you’re in Huroob Status
• Anything which is linked with your Iqama gets cancelled
• Once Huroob status is active, you will become and illegal immigrant in the kingdom of Saudi Arabia……Additional List of things you cannot do once you’re in Huroob are listed in this article

Check Huroob Status on Iqama on MOL and MOI website

Check your Huroob status Online in Saudi on MOL website

1) To check your Huroob status on your Iqama, You’ll have to login to official website of Ministry of Labor (mol.gov.sa) and Enter your Valid Iqama number in the second Text Box provided

2) Then Enter the Captcha code provided in the image in the 4th Text box

3) After Entering all the details, submit it. If you dont have any Huroob status and is good then you will be seeing the message as shown below with these details:

Your Name:
Kafeel Number:
Nitaqat Status of Kafeel (White or Green or Red)

If you’re in Huroob then you’ll be seeing the below message. Once you see this below message, you can confirm with Jawazat Office along with your Iqama.

All the above steps can be followed to check Huroob against your Iqama. Additionally.

This article helps you to Check Iqama Huroob Status if your Sponsor has put Runaway (Huroob) report against your Iqama in KSA.

Check Huroob Status on MOI (Ministry of Interior) website

To Check Iqama Huroob Status on MOI website follow the steps below:
– Open Ministry of Interior Website
– Enter Iqama Number and Captcha code shown
– Press View button

If you a message “Public Query Available Funds Failed, the ID is invalid!” means you’re under Huroob

Once an expat is in Huroob Status, the police will start searching for you and once caught will be detained or sent to the detention center.

If you are deported back to your home country, you will be only able to come back to Saudi Arabia after completing the term of Ban

If your Iqama status is in Huroob, you will get employment status as (Absent From Work)

If your Iqama status is in normal, you will get employment status as (On The Duty)

Here is a good article to know How you can Remove Huroob from your Iqama.

Hope this helps!

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National Identity through Absher

This service allows citizens to activate their own or a family member’s new national ID after receiving it.

Learn about the steps for activating national identity through the Absher platform after receiving it without having to visit the civil status headquarters

• Enter the Absher platform and choose Civil Status Services > National Identity Services.
• Display the welcome page for the services with their conditions.
• Choose to activate the national identity.
• Review and acknowledge that he has received the national identity card, and that its data is correct.
• The application status is changed to “National ID Card Activated

Conditions:

• He must have a request to issue an identity card (renewal, replacement for a lost one, or a replacement for a damaged one) and the status of the request is “delivered.”
• The beneficiary should not have unpaid fines from the Civil Status Sector.
• Review and acknowledge receipt of the national ID, and the validity of its data.

People who are willing to come to Saudi Arabia for Umrah need to use a app called Nusuk to get Umrah permits.

Thanks to the Nusuk app, booking Umrah permits has become very easy and a convenient process, allowing pilgrims to plan and execute their pilgrimages with ease. 

Umrah Booking using NUSUK App 2024

It also provides a full guide that will walk you through the step-by-step process of booking an Umrah permit using the Nusuk app in 2024.

Download Nusuk App from Android or iStore

For First Timers:

If you’re opening a Nusuk App for the first time, you will need to register yourself in Nusuk.

Open the Nusuk App

You will see the following options available for GCC Resident, Visitor and Iqama Holders. Select your appropriate option and register yourself by submitting your details.

Once you are registered and logging in for the first time. You will also need to the enter the below details

• Enter your Iqama Number/Border Number/Citizen Card number. You can also Login using Nafaz Application
• Enter ‘Password’
• Enter the Code which you have received on your registered Mobile number

If you want to add companions or family members , you can add your wife and children older than five years.

For registering family members and companions, you will need to have them added through the Tawakkalna app which requires Absher registration.

After setting up Tawakkalna accounts for family members, you can add them as companions by entering their Iqama Number and date of birth (DOB). Once they’re added, they will appear in the app, ready for the next step, which is booking the Umrah appointment.

Fine for Entering Without Permit

It is imortant and a must to be aware that attempting to enter Masjid al-Haram in Ihram without a valid Umrah permit from the Nusuk app is a serious violation that carries a hefty fine.