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Member since 23 June 2019

Noel1000Member24 June 2019 08:09:43

Hi there

I need good advice. I live and work in Saudi. I'm from south Africa. I'm in the hospitality industry. My iqama expires on March 2020. I'm.not happy in my current job. I dont want to renew my iqama with my current employer. How so I got about changing employers when my iqama expires. Whats the process?

Kaby VIP Member

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KabyVIP Member18 July 2019 09:11:39

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Dont Renew your contract. Search for a new job before your contract get finished, ask for release from current employer after getting a new offer. Dont wait till your Iqama expiery.

i love uae*ksa Active member

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i love uae*ksaActive member18 July 2019 10:32:44

The same thing that Kaby said

Hasan.Ag New member

Member since 20 July 2019

Hasan.AgNew member20 July 2019 22:07:23

My advise is
1- Look for other jobs and apply
2- If you find good place inform you current employer that you don’t want to renew your contract and you want to transfer your iqama before your contract is finished by 60 days no less

Note: Your current employer could say no and end your iqama, but you can come again by new visa provided from your new employer.

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