Employee Sponsorship Transfer Policy
Legal status of all employees—both Saudis and non-Saudis— protects the company from legal repercussions. Consequently, the sponsorship transfer & work permit policy establishes the essential framework to guarantee this protection. It determines the various procedures necessary for both the transfer of sponsorship to and from the company, and the registration of all employees.
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Naif O. Alawbathani
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Human Resources Adviser
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What’s included in the sponsorship transfer & work permit policy?
The sponsorship transfer and work permit policy emphasizes that all employees must be under the company's sponsorship, thereby strictly prohibiting the hiring of any individuals outside this framework.
The work permit policy explicitly confirms the necessity for every employee to get his own work permit, affirming the company's commitment to registering all workforce members on Qiwa platform.
Given that Saudi sponsorship transfer may occur without the company's consent, this policy adopts a flexible approach to such situations, outlining methods to minimize these cases as possible.
The sponsorship transfer policy is driven by two fundamental principles. First, the importance of adhering to official sponsorship transfer rules in Saudi Arabia, such as GOSI, the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development, and Saudi Labor Law for transfer of sponsorship.
Second, it is driven by employee's right to renew their permits and transfer their sponsorship easily without delay, which maintains current talents retention and streamlines the recruitment process for new, skilled ones.
Sponsorship Transfer & Work Permit Policy - Table of contents
1. Sponsorship & Work Permit Status
2. Prohibition of Work Without Sponsorship or Official Registration
3. Qiwa Registration Requirement
4. Cases of Sponsorship Transfer Without Consent – To Be Avoided
5. Responsibility for Transfer Fees
6. HR Department Responsibilities
7. Internal Compliance & Risk Mitigation
8. Contract Documentation Process
9. Internal Authorization for Transfer Requests Drag
10. Document Reference and System Integration
11. Relevant Legal References
Why do you need a sponsorship transfer & work permit policy?
Defining the responsibilities of each entity regarding the verification of employment statuses.
Protecting business from non-compliance risks, such as penalties and shutdown.
Hiring new talents smoothly.
Minimizing sponsorship transfer without the company's approval.
How do you use the model?
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