Civil Affairs requires office visit, employment letter to change profession on ID

Saudi Civil Affairs has clarified that to change the profession listed on the national ID card, individuals must visit the nearest Civil Affairs office and submit an official employment letter from their employer, in addition to completing all required documents and procedures.

Steps to change profession on national ID

The process begins by visiting the nearest Civil Affairs office during official working hours and presenting the original, valid national ID card along with a copy.

Applicants must then provide a clearance letter from their previous employer as recorded on the ID, attach official documents proving the new profession from the new employer, and accurately fill out the profession change request form.

A designated staff member will review the submitted information and documents before completing the official procedures and updating the profession on the ID card.

Requirements for changing profession

Requirements include completing the profession change request form accurately, submitting the original and a copy of the national ID, providing documents that confirm the new profession from the employer, and papers verifying clearance or end of service from the previous job.

The process also requires an official employment letter from the new employer, as stated by Civil Affairs.

Required documents

Necessary documents include educational certificates or academic qualifications, the original and a copy of the national ID, a clearance letter from the previous job, and official documents proving the new profession.

Applicants must visit the Civil Affairs office to complete the profession change procedures.

Regulations for recording profession

The profession recorded on the national ID varies based on the nature of employment and service status. For those working in a government entity covered by the retirement or social insurance system, the profession is listed as "government employee."

For those working in the private sector, the profession is listed as "private employee," while "retired" is used for those who have retired. If service ends for another reason, the reason is specified in the profession field.

For holders of valid commercial registrations, the profession is recorded as "merchant."

Civil Affairs also noted that a fine of 100 Saudi riyals (SAR) is imposed for failing to issue a national ID for individuals over 18 years old.