The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has also rolled out a new electronic service that would enable people to transfer the services of their domestic employees from the establishments of the private sector. This move comes as yet another effort on the part of the Kingdom to digitalise labour services. This new service has been rolled out by the Ministry of Human Resources & Social Development.
This service will regulate the transfer of domestic employees from companies to families. Officials said the transfer process is subject to specific conditions and regulatory requirements intended to safeguard the rights of employers, workers and individual beneficiaries while ensuring compliance with Saudi labour laws.
Under the system, private sector establishments can transfer workers to individuals only if both parties meet the ministry’s eligibility criteria. The electronic process aims to simplify procedures, reduce paperwork and accelerate approvals through integrated digital services. Authorities said the initiative supports the Kingdom’s broader strategy of improving labour market efficiency while expanding the use of e-government services.
The ministry noted that the service applies to domestic professions and forms part of ongoing reforms to strengthen governance in the recruitment and employment of domestic workers. By digitising transfers, officials expect to enhance transparency, improve regulatory oversight and make it easier for qualified individuals to recruit workers already residing in the Kingdom through legal channels.
Saudi Arabia has introduced a series of labour market reforms in recent years as part of Vision 2030, including expanded digital employment services, improved contractual protections and streamlined administrative procedures for employers and expatriate workers. The latest initiative complements these reforms by offering an additional pathway for lawful workforce transfers while supporting the Kingdom’s objective of creating a more flexible and efficient labour market.
Officials encouraged applicants to review the service requirements before submitting requests through the ministry’s electronic platforms. The digital transfer mechanism is expected to reduce processing times, improve service quality and strengthen oversight of domestic employment across Saudi Arabia.
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