Labour Migration

Decree No. 766 outlines the rules and conditions for granting work permits to migrants who are changing employers, thus allowing free internal labour market mobility.

These insurances policies for foreign domestic workers aim to protect employers and provide comprehensive healthcare for domestic workers, building on 2014 regulation that required proof of health and life insurance for domestic workers to obtain work permits.

Law No. 68 establishes a centralized recruitment agency for domestic workers.

The purpose of Ministerial Decision No. 4 is to regulate the Wage Protection System according to the labour law, requiring employers to make salary payments within seven days of their due date.

Regulation No. 12 sets forth licensing procedures, the conditions in which they may carry out their activities, and procedures and penalties that apply for violations of the Regulation.

The Council of Ministers approved 38 amendments to the Saudi Arabia Labour Law which included prohibiting confiscation of migrant workers' passports and introducing or raising fines for employers who violate regulations such as failing to pay salaries on time.

Saudi Arabia signed an labour cooperation agreement with India regarding recruitment of Indian domestic workers in Saudi Arabia.

Decision No. 1 Regarding the Regulation of Recruitment Offices' Licenses provides oversight and conditions of recruitment offices

This Employer's Information Pack, issued by the Government of Dubai and the Dubai Health Authority, provides detailed information on the health insurance law including who will pay for coverage and the type of health insurance plan that an employer or sponsor should provide. 

Saudi Arabia signed a memorandum of understanding with Indonesia regarding the recruitment and protection of Indonesia domestic workers in Saudi Arabia.