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List of Transferable Iqama Profession in Saudi Arabia

Byأمل إبراهيم Updated
Byأمل إبراهيم Updated

Qiwa platform in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia provides an occupation management service, in order to provide the opportunity for workers in the Kingdom to amend their occupations in employment contracts, as a list of professions that can be transferable has been identified to suit different job titles.

List of Transferable Iqama Profession in Saudi Arabia

Below you can learn about List of Transferable Iqama Profession in Saudi Arabia:

  • Factor.
  • Ordinary worker.
  • Doctor.
  • Expert.
  • Specialist.
  • Engineer.
  • Specialized expert.
  • Technical observer.

Steps to transfer profession in Saudi Arabia

Below you can learn about transfer profession in Saudi Arabia, follow these simple steps:

  • Step 1: Go to Qiwa platform “from here“.
  • Step 2: Add the data required to log in to the employer’s account, which are:
    • National ID number, email, or residence number.
    • Password.
  • Step 3: Click on “log in” option.

Steps to transfer profession in Saudi Arabia

  • Step 4: Proceed to the Careers Management Service.
  • Step 5: Click on “Manage Occupation Requests” option at the top of the page.
  • Step 6: Choose “Change professions” and then click on “Next step” option.
  • Step 7: Identify the employee who wants to change his profession; Then click on “Next Step” option.
  • Step 8: Choose the employee’s new profession from the available list, and then click on “Next Step” option.
  • Step 9: Review the application summary and agree to all terms and conditions, and then click on “Submit Application” option.
  • Step 10: Log in to the Qiwa platform with the employee’s account and agree to modify the profession.
  • Step 11: Pay the required fees, if any, through one of the electronic payment methods.

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Transfer profession in Saudi Arabia link

You can transfer the profession in Saudi Arabia through the Qiwa platform after logging in with the employer’s account by entering the link sso.qiwa.sa, then submitting the application and waiting for the worker’s approval of the application to complete the modification process.

Conclusion

The service of transfer the profession for a worker in Saudi Arabia through the Qiwa platform is a free service in the event of changing the profession for the first time, and if a profession change is requested for the second time, the specified fees must be paid via one of the electronic payment methods.

Questions & Answers

Do I have to update the employee’s data in Social Insurance after submitting a request to change profession?

No, as employee data in Social Insurance is updated automatically.

Is it possible to change the profession of a foreign employee to a profession designated for Saudis?

No, it is not possible to change the profession of a foreign worker to another profession designated for Saudi citizens.

Is it possible to change the profession of a worker on a Iqama permit after it is issued?

Yes, the worker can change the profession on Iqama permit after it is issued.

Are there fees for changing professions for the first time?

No, no fees are required to change an employee's profession for the first time.

Who is entitled to submit a request to change profession?

The facility manager or facility commissioner has the right to submit a request to change profession for employees working in the facility.

How much is the fee for changing the profession for the second time?

The fee for amending the profession for the second time is one thousand Saudi riyals.

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