Saudi Arabia | Quarterly residence permit renewals introduced for domestic workers

The Ministry of Interior and Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development of Saudi Arabia introduced new residence permit renewal options for domestic works.

Key takeaways:

On July 19, 2026, the Saudi government announced that employers may issue or renew residency permits for domestic workers in three-month intervals. The new renewal options aim to provide greater flexibility, allowing employers to pay residency fees quarterly instead of yearly.

According to the announcement, the update is part of Saudi Arabia’s larger initiative of enhancing residency-related services for employers and domestic workers in the country.

This alert has been provided by the BAL Global Practice Group.

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