Quarterly domestic worker residency fees will not increase total cost, Musaned confirms

Saudi Arabia’s official Musaned platform for domestic labor services has addressed key questions regarding the issuance and renewal of domestic worker residency permits on a quarterly basis. The clarifications are as follows:

How can I issue or renew a residency permit for three months?

- This can be done through the employer’s Absher account, after paying the required fees via banking channels.

What durations are available for issuing or renewing residency?

- Residency can be issued or renewed for three months or multiples thereof, according to the available options.

Can the residency duration be changed with each renewal?

- Yes, employers can select the preferred duration for each issuance or renewal, based on the available choices.

Does the service cover both new issuances and renewals?

- The service includes both first-time issuance and renewal of residency permits.

Does choosing a three-month period increase the fees?

- No, selecting a quarterly period does not increase the statutory fees.

Are all fees and government charges included in the service?

- Yes, the service covers residency fees, related government charges, and any applicable financial levies, according to current regulations.

When does the residency period and associated fees start being counted?

- The residency period and related fees are calculated from the expiry date of the previous permit, not from the renewal date.

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Is any additional application or procedure required to use the service?

- No, the service is available online as part of the standard residency issuance or renewal process, with the option to select the desired duration.

Are there penalties for late issuance or renewal?

- Yes, statutory penalties apply for delays in issuing or renewing residency permits.

Does splitting residency fees into installments increase the total amount due?

- No, splitting the fees does not increase the total amount payable.