Saudi Arabia extends deadline to rectify expired work permits until end of 2026

Saudi Arabia extends deadline to rectify expired work permits until end of 2026

RIYADH — Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development has extended until the end of 2026 the grace period for employers to rectify the status of expatriate workers whose work permits have been expired for more than 12 months. The new grace period is also applicable to workers, who have not been issued work permits within six months of joining an establishment. The ministry said the extension is part of its efforts to strengt…