Saudi Arabia has been the best place for employment to expatriates whether they are new visitor or experienced. But, changing job or Naqal Kafala or transferring your Sponsorship (Tanazul) from one company to another company in Saudi Arabia is very difficult. However there are only two ways to do a job change or Tanazul for those who are on company visa.
First way is go for final exit and come with new visa.
Second way is transfer your Sponsorship to another company, If your employer agree (rarely possible). Employer never agrees transferring you to another company as it is hard and lengthy process to get new visa.
Sponsorship Under Red Category:
If your company is in red, You can get easily transfer to another company without revealing your first company. You can check your company category by following this link "Nitaqat Color Category".
Job Change on Own (Paid or Azad) Visa:
If you are on your own visa (Azad visa) then you can switch easily from one company to another company without transferring Sponsorship to one company, Azad visa is no more entertained in Saudi Arabia and treated as illegal if they caught.
Things to Do Before Changing Sponsorship (Naqal Kafala) :
- Read your current company contract, terms and conditions.
- Assure you got offer or request letter from new employer requesting transfer.
- Always be pleasing and kind to current sponsor (employer), satisfy him (else he have right to complain on you).
Things not to Do Before Changing Sponsorship (Naqal Kafala) :
- Do not reveal your mind planning to any of your colleague or employer.
- Do not think of Exit/ Re-Entry visa.
