Dubai – Masaader News
Saudi Council of Ministers approved the Special Residency “Iqama” Law that provides foreigners a number of residency benefits, according to Saudi Gazette.
According to the law, the holder of such an Iqama will have family residency, and can obtain visit visa for relatives, recruit domestic workers apart from owning properties, means of transportations.
The law envisages that expatriates will have to make payment of a special fee determined by the Executive Regulations and that a center called the Center of Distinguished Iqama will be established for the purpose.
There will be two types of Iqamas: one for an unlimited period and the other for one-year validity that’s subject to renewal. The requirements for the new type of Iqama include a valid passport, enough financial resources, health report and certificate of no criminal record.