Saudi Arabia has implemented notable modifications to its work visa regulations, which could pose challenges for the Indian labor market.
Saudi Arabia has made significant changes to its work visa policies, particularly for foreign domestic workers, effective 2024. The Saudi Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development has announced that Saudi citizens under the age of 24 will no longer be permitted to employ foreign domestic workers.
The revised regulations stipulate that starting in 2024, Saudi citizens, foreign wives of Saudi nationals, and their mothers will not be able to hire foreign domestic workers. These measures aim to regulate the domestic labor market. Additionally, the Saudi government has introduced guidelines for salary transfers to foreign workers through digital platforms like the Ejar and UPP applications, emphasizing transparency in salary transactions.
These adjustments to Saudi Arabia’s visa policies are expected to have repercussions on India, particularly in the area of labor and employment.
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