Visas Suspends: Saudi Arabia Suspends Block Work Visas for 14 Countries including India
Saudi Arabia has paused block work visa quotas for 14 countries, including India, Pakistan, and Egypt, until June 2025. Several other visa categories like Umrah, business, and family visit visas are also temporarily suspended.
Saudi Arabia has announced a significant temporary suspension of ‘block work visa quotas’ for nationals of 14 countries. This move will likely impact numerous foreign workers and businesses.
This critical pause, set to remain in effect until the end of June 2025, aligns with the conclusion of the upcoming Hajj season. The decision is part of the Kingdom’s broader efforts to manage inbound travel and ensure regulatory compliance during peak periods.
Saudi Arabia — Block Work Visas
No New Work Visas for Indians and 13 Others: At the forefront of these new regulations is the immediate pause in the issuance of ‘block work visa quotas’ for individuals from;
- India
- Pakistan
- Bangladesh
- Egypt
- Indonesia
- Iraq
- Nigeria
- Jordan
- Algeria
- Sudan
- Ethiopia
- Tunisia
- Yemen
- Morocco
The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development issued the decision, which will remain in effect until the end of June 2025, coinciding with the Hajj season.
What Are Block Work Visas?
A block work visa is a pre-approved quota that allows Saudi employers to recruit a specific number of foreign nationals. Once a quota is approved, companies can apply for work entry visas for their selected candidates.
However, with this temporary suspension:
New quotas will not be issued for companies targeting the 14 listed countries.
Delays are expected in processing even for previously approved quotas.
Applicants with pending work entry visas may experience uncertainty or denial.
Individuals who already have a valid work visa but haven’t entered Saudi Arabia may face entry restrictions.
Travellers are urged to verify their travel eligibility with their airline or the nearest Saudi diplomatic mission before departure.
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