Know Your Rights — Saudi Arabia

Your rights in Saudi Arabia, in plain English — with the law behind them and clear next steps.

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Understanding Saudi Arabia's Legal System

Saudi Arabia's legal system is rooted in Sharia (Hanbali jurisprudence) plus Royal Decrees that carry the force of law. Recent codification gives you statutes you can actually point to: the Personal Status Law (2022), Law of Evidence (2022), and Civil Transactions Law (2023). The Labour Law (Royal Decree M/51 of 2005, as amended) covers contracts, wages, hours, leave, and termination.

Workplace complaints go to the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development; unresolved cases go to the labour court. The kafala system has been replaced for most private-sector workers — you can change employers under the new mobility rules. The Wage Protection System backs you on unpaid wages. The Board of Grievances handles disputes with government agencies.

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Workers' Rights

Nitaqat colour bands, wage protections, Qiwa, GOSI insurance, end-of-service benefits, and labour mobility under Saudi Arabia's Labour Law.

Police Encounters

Arrest, detention, search, cybercrime, and criminal proceedings under Saudi Arabia's Law of Criminal Procedure and Public Prosecution.

Housing Rights

Ejar registration, REGA broker rules, Sakani housing programme, Enforcement Court evictions, and rental disputes under Saudi housing law.

Tax Rights

No personal income tax, 15% VAT, Zakat for Saudi businesses, ZATCA e-invoicing, Real Estate Transaction Tax, and tax disputes via GSTC.

Family Law

Marriage, divorce, custody, inheritance, domestic violence, and women's legal capacity reforms under Saudi Arabia's 2022 Personal Status Law.

Consumer Rights

Product safety, warranties, returns, e-commerce, PDPL data privacy, SAMA financial complaints, and the Ministry of Commerce 1900 hotline.

Immigration Rights

Iqama permits, Absher, Premium Residency (Saudi Green Card), LRI job mobility, Qiwa transfers, and NUSUK Hajj/Umrah visas.

Healthcare Rights

CCHI insurance, Wasfaty e-prescriptions, Seha telemedicine, 937 hotline, NPHIES data exchange, and patient rights under Saudi healthcare law.

Immigration Pathways

Work visas, Iqama, Premium Residency, family sponsorship, student visas, citizenship, and practical immigration guidance for Saudi Arabia.

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Find your situation

Browse categories or search for the issue you are facing — employment, housing, police encounters, taxes, and more.

Understand your rights

Read a plain-language summary of your rights under Saudi law — based on royal decrees, regulations, and ministerial decisions.

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Get clear next steps: what to say, what to file, who to contact, and where to find legal help if you need it.