#Saudi Press Agency

Saudi Arabia has initiated a major reform of its work permit system, according to the Saudi Press Agency (SPA), introducing a skill-based visa program set to take effect in August 2025. The move is expected to impact millions of foreign workers and advance the Kingdom’s ambitious Vision 2030 reforms. Abandoning its traditional focus on job titles, the new system classifies expatriate workers according to verified qualifications, professional experience, and wages. The effort aims to align foreign talent with national development…