Saudi Arabia: Domestic Worker Levy Obligations Relaxed for Premium Residency Holders

The rules regarding payment of the annual levy for domestic workers have been relaxed for premium residency holders – who are now subject to the same rules as Saudi nationals. Premium residency holders now only need to begin paying the annual government levy for domestic workers if they sponsor more than four domestic workers. The annual levy is SAR 9,600 (approximately USD 2,560) for each domestic worker sponsored. Previously, this levy obligation applied if the premium residency holder sponsored more than two domestic workers. Other foreign residents, meanwhile, must continue to pay the levy obligation when they sponsor more than two domestic workers.