The Saudi ministries of interior and labor have reiterated that there won’t be any more extension of the amnesty period for correction of residency and labor status of unregulated expatriates. More than 1,200 men and women inspectors would start raiding companies, markets and public places across the Kingdom on Monday to check for illegal workers and Saudis harboring them. The inspectors would check the validity of workers residency cards and their professions. Violators face fines of up to SR100,000, two years in prison, or both for repeat offenders. Workers must have valid work contracts stamped by the chamber of commerce in their city of residence. Saudi citizens would be fined for employing foreign workers not under their sponsorship. Foreign workers found working on their own, with the approval and authorization of their sponsors, would be regarded as violators. Their sponsors would also be fined. The government would also fine workers if their iqamas have expired, they do not carry their iqamas or run away from inspectors. There are also penalties for people sheltering pilgrims who overstayed their Haj and Umrah visas.
Posted on: Sat, 02 Nov 2013 04:25:48 +0000
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