How to Transfer Iqama Without Kafeel Permission | What is the New law of Naqal Kafala in 2024 Saudia

Welcome to Info TV! Are you in Saudi Arabia and looking to transfer your iqama sponsorship without your current kafeel's permission? In this video, we'll explore the process step by step.
What Conditions Allow the Iqama Transfer Without the Sponsor’s (Kafeel’s) Consent?
Auto-Transfer of Sponsorship:
1. The kafeel falls in the Red Nitaqat category
2. The kafeel fails to provide the Iqama.
3. Your Iqama or labor card expires.
4. Your employer is not paying you a recommended salary.
Court-Approved Transfer of Sponsorship:
1. End of employment contract:
2. If you discover a Tasattur or an illegal coverup in your organization:
3. If the court passes a judgment in favor of the expat
4. Before you complete your contract with an employer, give the following conditions.
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To Wrap Up
Being an expat working in Saudi Arabia can sometimes be challenging due to the technicalities involved. Iqama, or the work permit, is an indispensable part of work in Saudi Arabia, as is the unique sponsorship (kafeel) involved.

This can be tough for someone new to this work model. Hence, in this article, we have compiled some of how you can transfer your Iqama.

You can do this without the consent of your sponsor (Kafeel) or employer as long you fulfill your work contract.

What Conditions Allow the Iqama Transfer Without the Sponsor’s (Kafeel’s) Consent?
There are two cases where an expat can transfer their Iqama without Kafeel’s consent: Auto-transfer or via court approval. But both of these are valid under certain conditions.

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Auto-Transfer of Sponsorship:
In specific cases, one’s Iqama will automatically be eligible to be transferred to a different sponsorship. This usually happens when the Kafeel fails to fulfill their end of the contract. Some cases are described below:

1. The kafeel falls in the Red Nitaqat category
A red nitaqat kafeel is an employer who cannot arrange visas for new foreign employees. Red nitaqat kafeels also fail to provide transfer of Iqama from other sponsors.

Under these circumstances, the employee can transfer Iqama without the permission or consent of his kafeel since the sponsor cannot do it themselves.
2. The kafeel fails to provide the Iqama.
The cut-off time frame for this is three months of arrival for the employee.

If, after this time, the kafeel does not provide you with an iqama or transfer, you can apply for it yourself.

3. Your Iqama or labor card expires.
As per Saudi laws, you can apply for an auto-transfer of sponsorship after three days of expiring your Iqama or labor card.

4. Your employer is not paying you a recommended salary.
Under the wage protection system of the Kingdom, you can transfer your sponsorship from your current kafeel, especially if they have not paid you salaries in 3 months.

Moreover, this will allow you to explore more options and perhaps find a new employer that better fits your needs.
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