Riyadh

About Riyadh region

Riyadh region is the Kingdom's administrative capital and its most populous region, making it one of the most active regions for domestic-worker sponsorship-transfer listings given the density of households and agencies there.

What's distinct about transfers within the region

• The large number of licensed recruitment-office branches in the city makes completing the official transfer process easier
• Transfer transactions are usually handled electronically via the Absher Business platform, regardless of exactly where within the region each party is based
• It's best to confirm the worker's actual location is reasonably close to the new employer's location, to reduce moving costs and hassle

Practical tips

• Confirm the residency permit is valid and linked to health insurance before completing the transfer
• Review the reason for transfer and the current contract status with the recruitment office before finalizing