According to the immigration law, the exit re-entry i.e. those who leave under the promise of exit must return within the specified period.
For the convenience of Iqama holders who have gone abroad since last year in Saudi Arabia, online emigration and Iqama period can be extended.
. A person on vacation asked, "I went to Pakistan on vacation for Iqama and exit and the promise ended, the sponsor's institution is also in red, in this case, can I go to Saudi Arabia with another visa?"
Those who come under the category of violation of exit and promise law are included in the category of 'Kharj Wilm Yaad'. Such persons who are included in the above category are blacklisted in the country for 3 years.
Persons who are blacklisted cannot come on a new visa of any other person or company during the said period.
If the banned persons should re-enter the Kingdom during the ban, they are allowed to enter Saudi Arabia on a new visa of the previous sponsor.
. Regarding the delay in renewing the Iqama period, a person has a question, 'Iqama has not been renewed, it has been 3 months, in this case can I change the sponsorship?'
In Saudi Arabia, many changes have been made in the points of labor law, which is also the responsibility of the sponsor to follow. According to the law, it is the responsibility of the sponsor or the company to renew the iqama of the worker, if the iqama is not renewed on time, a penalty is imposed on him.
A fine of 500 Rials is imposed for delay in renewing Iqama for the first time, while a fine of 1000 Rials is imposed for delay in the second year as well.
Workers whose Iqama is not renewed by their sponsors and who are working in their own institutions should approach the concerned department of Ministry of Manpower and Social Welfare Population for resolution of their problem where the officials present will review the case. After issuing orders for change of sponsorship.
The committee appointed by the Ministry of Manpower examines the nature of the violation committed by the sponsor.
After review, the committee calls the worker's sponsor to appear in writing, if he does not appear for three appearances, the decision is passed by the committee.
It should be noted that in case of expiry of Iqama, a complaint should be filed immediately by contacting the Ministry of Manpower Organization so that a written complaint can be filed on behalf of the worker.
A worker's earlier filing of a complaint with the Labor Office strengthens his case with a high probability that the case will be decided in favor of the worker as the main issue is the renewal of iqama which is the responsibility of the sponsor or company.
