Resignation during probation period

1. Can my current company keep me wait for two months without accepting sponsorship transfer at QIWA? Is it legal?

Answer: If your status is already showing as terminated in QIWA, there’s no need to wait for two months. Your company cannot legally delay the transfer unnecessarily once the termination is reflected.

2. Can my current company increase Iqama expiry without my consent even the contract is terminated?

Answer: Yes, your company can still make certain moves, such as:

• Filing an escape report (absconding).
• Issuing a final exit.
• Renewing your Iqama without your consent, even if the contract is terminated.

3. What is the legal aspects regarding the issue?

Answer: It depends on your company’s actions and your specific contractual terms. The legalities can vary based on how the company decides to proceed.

4. Shall I move legally regarding this matter and would it be beneficial for me?

Answer: This decision depends on your situation and personal preference. Consulting with a legal expert familiar with Saudi labor laws may provide you with better guidance.

5. Is there anything I can compensate for two months and take release?

Answer: Compensation or a release might not be necessary if your contract is already terminated. The priority is finding a new sponsor or transferring your work.

Additional Point:

• In Saudi Arabia, there is no freelance or own visa. There are only work visas and visit visas. On a work visa, some sponsors may allow you to work for other companies while they receive a share of the benefits.

• If your contract is terminated, you need to find a new sponsor who allows you to work for other companies, or you must transfer to your current company. Otherwise, your current sponsor may take actions like reporting you as escaped or issuing a final exit.

@Md Jahangir Alam 24

Thanks a lot dear brother, I appreciate your reply. It means a lot to me.

Regarding answer 1, but still they are delaying my process to finalise the settlement and release.

Regarding answer 2, what should I do now to avoid or stop renewing my iqama if they want to do?

Regarding answer 5, I have already requested to my new company to send sponsorship transfer request at QIWA and they did and I accepted but my current company didn’t response anything so the request is expired.

In QIWA it is showing that the status is terminated and I have already accepted a new request from another company but my current company didn’t do anything, in this case what I should do next?

Can I have your number so that I can speak to you details?