Saudi Arabia

IQAMA Transfer (3rd to ∞ Sponsor)

Introduction

An Iqama transfer (3rd to ∞ Sponsor) refers to the formal process of moving an expatriate employee’s residency sponsorship from their current employer to a... Read more

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Highlights & Benefits

Regulatory Compliance

The Iqama transfer process ensures that the expatriate’s residency and employment status remain valid under Saudi labor and immigration laws, even after several changes in sponsorship.

Career Growth & Mobility

Multiple transfers allow expatriates to explore new opportunities, shift industries, and align with long-term career goals in Saudi Arabia.

Work Continuity

Successive Iqama transfers enable professionals to maintain uninterrupted residency and employment rights without needing to leave and re-enter the country.

Official Documentation

Every transfer is recorded in MHRSD and Jawazat systems, ensuring transparency, accuracy, and issuance of an updated Iqama under the new sponsor.

Employer Flexibility

New sponsors benefit from recruiting experienced expatriates who have already worked in the Kingdom, making hiring both efficient and compliant.

Process Flow

Initiation by New Sponsor (3rd or Beyond)

The new employer submits the transfer request via MHRSD portal.

Employee Consent

The expatriate accepts the request via Absher or other authorized platforms.

Approval by Current Sponsor

The existing employer approves the release request online.

MHRSD System Update

Sponsorship details are updated and forwarded to Jawazat.

Issuance of New Iqama

Jawazat issues the updated residency permit under the new sponsor.

Terms & Conditions

• Approval required from both current and new sponsor.
The employee’s Iqama must be valid at the time of transfer.
All fines or government dues must be cleared before approval.

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IQAMA Transfer (3rd to ∞ Sponsor)

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AED 1,430

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AED 1,430

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AED 1,430

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AED 1,430

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Saudi Arabia

IQAMA Transfer (3rd to ∞ Sponsor)

Introduction

An Iqama transfer (3rd to ∞ Sponsor) refers to the formal process of moving an expatriate employee’s residency sponsorship from their current employer to a... Read more

View Overview

Post-Setup Compliance