The Saudi government has made it mandatory for travelers coming to Saudi Arabia to have a passport valid for at least six months.

The Saudi government has issued a new travel advisory for travelers and notified that passengers coming to Saudi Arabia must have a passport valid for at least 6 months.

The decision will apply to travelers traveling to Saudi Arabia on all types of visas.

A directive has been issued to all airlines by Saawi Aviation. The Saudi authorities have now decided passengers with passports of less than 6 months' validity should be denied boarding. The airline administration has informed the travel agencies.

Last year, Saudi Arabia introduced new regulations governing the issuance of work visas for foreign domestic workers.

These changes come as part of the country's broader initiative to modernize its labor market and establish transparent and fair relationships between employers and domestic workers.

The Ministry of Human Resources has raised the bar for obtaining visas to hire foreign domestic workers, particularly focusing on individuals aged 24 and above. The move is intended to ensure a more mature and responsible workforce in the domestic sector.

Under the revamped rules, Saudi citizens, Gulf nationals, foreign wives of Saudi men and their mothers, along with holders of Saudi premium residency permits, are eligible to apply for visas.

However, eligibility is contingent upon the financial capacity of the employer, aligning with the government's efforts to secure the well-being of domestic workers.

At the forefront of this transformation is the Musaned platform, a comprehensive system developed by the Ministry of Human Resources.

This digital platform educates users about their rights and responsibilities and provides a range of services, including visa application processes, recruitment requests, and employment relationship management. It also facilitates the seamless transfer of wages through digital means, such as STC Pay and Urpay apps.