Saudi Arabia’s labor platform Qiwa has set out a series of regulations covering work permits for premium residency holders, employee resignations, training contracts and visa-related services.Premium residency holders must obtain a designated work permit through the Qiwa platform. The permit is issued for a fee of 100 Saudi riyals.Qawi said that subscription fees for companies vary according to the size of the establishment and are calculated on the basis of the total number of employees registered under the entity’s unified number.The platform also confirmed that employers can document training contracts for participants in the Tamheer program through its digital services.
However, these contracts do not count toward Saudization goals and do not contribute to the compliance requirements associated with documentation of the employment contract.Qawi said that the service fees can be paid using bank cards, SADAD payment numbers, or through the platform’s digital wallet.The platform also clarified the rules governing employee resignation. The worker may withdraw his resignation request within seven days, provided that the employer has not accepted the resignation or postponed its decision during that period.
At the same time, notice periods are determined according to the terms agreed in individual employment contracts and may vary between employees.Regarding visa-related services, Qawai explained that the information contained in the visa cannot be modified once it is issued. If incorrect details are entered during the application process, the visa must be canceled and a new visa issued with the correct information.The clarifications form part of Qawi’s efforts to guide employers and employees on the work-related procedures available through the digital platform.