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Employer bears recruitment fees — what does Article 40 say?

Last re-checked 31 July 2026.

Non-Saudi only. Employer bears recruitment fees, Iqama and work permit issuance and renewal, fines for late renewal, profession-change fees, exit and re-entry visas, and the return ticket at the end of the relationship. Worker bears return cost only if unfit for work or leaving without legitimate reason. The employer receiving a transferred worker bears the transfer fee

Saudi Labor Law, Article 40

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