Employee Transfer Through Qiwa: Steps and Requirements in Saudi Arabia
A practical overview of Qiwa employee transfers, checks for employers and common mistakes to avoid.
Saudi establishments can use official electronic services to request the transfer of eligible non-Saudi employees from another employer. Requirements vary depending on the establishment, employee and applicable process.
This guide summarizes the general workflow and the key checks an HR team should make before submitting a request.
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What is an employee service transfer?
It is an official electronic procedure through which an establishment can request to transfer an expatriate employee from another employer, subject to the relevant conditions and approvals.
Checks before you apply
- Confirm the establishment’s active status and applicable compliance requirements.
- Check the employee’s details and employment status.
- Verify the establishment’s eligibility for the transfer service.
- Prepare any employment contract or information requested in the relevant electronic workflow.
Typical online process
- Sign in to the authorized establishment account on Qiwa.
- Choose the relevant employee transfer service.
- Select the receiving establishment and enter employee details.
- Complete the contract information and any on-screen requirements.
- Submit and track the request, including any subsequent actions that apply.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Relying on outdated eligibility advice.
- Entering information that does not match official records.
- Assuming every transfer follows the same route.
- Confusing the official service fee with separate third-party administrative fees.
How Burj Alenjaz Alalmy can assist
We can help review available information, explain administrative steps, organize supporting records and follow up within authorized permissions. Decisions and approvals remain with the relevant parties and official systems.
Begin by verifying the current Qiwa requirements and the employee’s situation, then request support for the administrative tasks you need help with.
General information only. Transfer eligibility and outcomes cannot be guaranteed; always confirm current requirements with Qiwa and HRSD.