You Can LIVE in Saudi w/ This NEW Visa!

[@MakeHijrahOfficial]

In this episode of the Muslim World Roundtable, we discuss employment visas in Saudi Arabia and how the process has improved over the years. The government has made significant changes to the system, such as the introduction of the Absher app, which registers employment and residency details. We explore the transition from the older sponsorship system to a more streamlined process, where workers deal directly with the government. However, some challenges remain, such as dependency taxes and restrictions when changing employers. Tune in to learn more about these updates and how they affect your employment options in Saudi Arabia.

[@OmarAhmed-vt1uy]

Please stop feeling people in thinking Saudi is a utopian Muslim community. They are more anti Islam than most far right European countries. MBS and his cronies have unleashed an onslaught on everything Islamic.

[@a.i9347]

@Make Hijrah Assalaamu alaykum, Shaikh, will you answer this for me and the average laymen living in the west; 1. read the first page of your passport. You have made the kuffar your wali 2.Then ask your parents how they did the pledge of allegiance to the kuffar for their citizenship. 3. Read quran 4:138-146 and discover that we may be jahannami munafiqs!

[@muhammadabidmakba]

جزاكم الله خيرا بارك الله فيكم أحسن الله إليكم المثوبة في الدنيا والآخرة حفظكم الله وفّقكم الله أكرمكم الله آمين

[@IntisarAmmar]

I’d like to clear up some information for anyone considering moving to Saudi Arabia on a visitor visa. Visitor visas are primarily designed for short-term stays, such as tourism, family visits, or business trips, not for permanent residence. One of the key limitations is that visitor visa holders aren’t considered residents, which means they don’t have access to certain services available to residents with an iqama (residency permit). For instance, enrolling children in schools here generally requires an iqama. Some might hear exceptions, but these are not guaranteed and can depend on individual schools or circumstances. Visitor visa holders also don’t have access to long-term healthcare options, employment opportunities, or other benefits that require resident status. If you’re considering a longer stay or want to access these services, looking into a residency option would be more sustainable and align with the regulations. Always consult official resources for up-to-date guidance, as policies may change.

[@ummukatheer247]

İsn't that a summary of what the brother in the video actually said?

[@IntisarAmmar]

@@ummukatheer247 basically, but he said that children can attend school or something like that, which is what prompted my comment.

[@muaawiyahtucker]

@@ummukatheer247yes, it is. Thank for mentioning that. It saves me having to say it again.

[@muaawiyahtucker]

@@IntisarAmmarplease clarify, because one of the stated reasons given in evisa waiver is ‘education’

[@IntisarAmmar]

@ I’m not completely certain, but “education” in this context might refer to short courses. For example, there is a 12-week Arabic course at Umm Al-Qura, and some businesses have started partnering with institutions to offer similar courses for people on visitor visas. As far as I know, however, an iqama is still required to enroll children in schools run by the Ministry of Education.

[@hamzaugali]

very informative Barakallahu Feek

[@muaawiyahtucker]

Thanks. May Allaah reward you

[@phoenixknight8837]

BarakAllahu feekum.

[@Zuhaira0121]

On a visitor visa you’re only allowed to be in Saudi Arabia for a total of 90 days of the year - from the moment you enter to the following year of the day you entered. For example you came April 25,2024 your visa is an activate until April 25, 2025. You have a total of 90 days from that time to come in and stay. If you use it up on one visit you have to wait until the visa expires which will be the following year.

[@muaawiyahtucker]

That is not the case for evisa waiver, which I’m sure that’s what I spoke about. Also, it’s not an entire year, but more like 6 months. Check the the actual visa when it’s issued. It has the end date on it and it usually is 6 months.

[@Zuhaira0121]

All visas will have an end date, but in actuality visitor visas are only permitted 90 days out of the entire year - from the moment you entire KSA. I have been here for 9 years and my mother just denied re-entry because she used up her 90 days.

[@muaawiyahtucker]

@@Zuhaira0121 ok, fair enough. I was told just last week at the boarder by the jawazaat what I told you above. Maybe they got it wrong.

[@siratlyde]

السلام عليكم ورحمة الله وبركاته baraka allahu fikum can you talk about the different options to come through opening a company ?

[@HijrahSigma]

Egypt looks beautiful in the background ❤. Please do a tour

[@midoevil7]

This seems like New Cairo district, it is one of the best developed districts, higher social classes, despite acceptable prices by western standards. Unfortunately most of Cairo is not like that, it is a big place.

[@ابراهيم_محمد_الازهر]

اللهم صل و سلم على سيدنا محمد صلى الله عليه و سلم

[@barryirlandi4217]

اللهم صل وسلم على نبينا محمد

[@emmanuelwekesasikukuwekesa1190]

Same agency here have no humanity they keep employees in the accommodation for more than 5months..

[@gadzekpo8661]

The website advertised in the video is not currently functioning. Has it been blocked? 7:07

[@hudhayfahrehman9208]

Im assuming then that with the Evisa waver you cannot rent property seeing as he mentioned that you cannot get bills in your name (water/gas...rent!?)

[@barryirlandi4217]

Correct

[@muaawiyahtucker]

You ‘can’ get property, which is called ‘furnished apartment’ which cost a lot more than long term rent. They are like private hotel rooms or like airbnbs. You can get long term rentals via direct P2P rentals but that isn’t the norm nor ideal

[@MohamedAli-ko8gc]

What are legitimate agencies that one can contact to look for work in Saudi Arabia?

[@barryirlandi4217]

You have to find an employer... Look on website for your kind of job

[@islam-vw9rw]

I would love to be in Saudi all day every day. Can someone get send me some of those legit employment sites please

[@ac-go4np]

What if I have a job online, is there something like freelance visa in UAE? I don't think Business Visa is applicable because 1. It is for US passport holders (right?) 2. You have to leave the country in every 6 months

[@thecybersecguy1]

Yes there is a digital nomad visa renewable every year. Just search for it online.

[@barryirlandi4217]

And?

[@ac-go4np]

@@barryirlandi4217 you don't need to reply if you don't have answer to my question

[@muaawiyahtucker]

You have to leave every 6 months but you can return immediately. So some do a boarder run to Bahrain.

[@ac-go4np]

@@muaawiyahtucker hey! I am in the UAE now, your videos really helped me. Thanks so much! I am non-US citizen, I wish they had like free lancer kind of visa for those who work online

[@katialovse6358]

This is the host of this vedo the guy made it in creteve and play in survival?

[@TheOneSpurs]

Wish you didnt need a degree for visa ...id love to do hijrah if they didn't require it

[@94462]

When you say degree 📜 do you mean University degree 📜 etc

[@sadafahmed9563]

Regarding Saudi rather confused there?? As they are conflicting views about Saudi the racism the superficiality - unless it is medina u are moving to... I recently went to a Muslim marriage event and came across this Muslim somali woman who was brought up there and ultimately badmouthing the country despite having a privileged upbringing there....and now moved to the depressing UK to find a husband?? Which is mission impossible in the UK to fidn anywhere for marriage! So I'm confused....about Saudi. Although I think it ks better then kiving in the UK!

[@johnelway9879]

It is better than UK for sure but overall Saudi are looking to attract white westerners not diaspora Muslims.

[@johnelway9879]

With all due respect the Gulf is looking for Caucasian non Muslims who are looking for a traditional life. People who are non white Muslim or not will have to jump through many extra hoops even if you’re well educated and established in your career. This is the same system East Asia have. I’ve seen this happen in first person. If you are white you’re golden in these countries.

[@Abuibraheem-k6c]

Biggest slavery in the gulf countries

[@barryirlandi4217]

Er.. Pardon?

[@muaawiyahtucker]

Define slavery?

[@johnelway9879]

Have you seen the west?

[@mohamed-sr3il]

Please don't listen to this story about the government sending message to see if the employee has received his salary. A lot of what he's saying is idealistic and in theory. The employer still makes life of employees a misery. And all this court stuff is rubbish. The recourse takes so long that you will give up and be out of pocket. Also in this time, the employer can easily place you as a runaway illegal. Take what this guy is saying with a pinch of salt!

[@bjwkusgxjdks]

That’s why we can’t have nice things. I watched 3 videos of this dude. Not ONE good/geniune take or advice. May Allah deal with the people who run this channel justly.

[@Revert.corner]

This is false

[@vatcentricltd8330]

He shared one experience of his friend doesn't mean he is lying. He also highlighted a lot of cons or things to be aware of. So not sure what else folks are expecting.

[@mohamed-sr3il]

@@vatcentricltd8330 Sigh! Not accusing him of lying. You don't offer 'public advice' based on a 'single isolated' incident, especially when it's life changing like Hijrah. Having said that, feel free to take his advice on board with the cons he left out! 😀

[@Revert.corner]

@@mohamed-sr3ilunfortunately what you said is not true and there’s a lot of misinformation out there

[@Jammylune]

Assalamu-alaikum, if I get an employment in Saudi Arabia, as Canadian citizen, can my wife stay with me without she having an employment? And 400 Saudi Riyal tax per person?? I thought there was no tax in Saudi??!

[@LibaaxTopG]

Yes, as long as you have an iqama . You may have to bring her own your own dime if your work contract is single not married . Even if it is married, usually they allow you to bring up to 3 dependents ( wife, 2 children). If you have more dependents, you have to pay out of pocket

[@LibaaxTopG]

You have to pay 400 SR per dependent with few exceptions such as working directly for Saudi government. There is a VAT tax ( aka sales tax) of 15%. Tax exists now but not income taxation .

[@thecybersecguy1]

​@@LibaaxTopGstill much better than Western icome taxes of 25 to 40% each year.

[@LibaaxTopG]

@@thecybersecguy1 yeah , I know

[@Revert.corner]

No income tax but you can have your wife and children on your residency but there is a 400 riyal dependants fee