🛂 If Employer Refuses Final Exit — How an Employee Can Apply by Themselves (Step-by-Step)
A clear, simple and complete guide for expatriates stuck in Saudi Arabia who cannot contact their employer.
📚 Table of Contents
🔎 Quick summary
If your employer is outside Saudi or refuses to cooperate, the government allows an employee to request a Final Exit (خروج نهائي) directly through the official online service (Absher). The system notifies the sponsor automatically and gives a short objection period. If there is no lawful objection, the Final Exit is issued and you can leave the country.
✔ Checklist before you start
- Be physically inside Saudi Arabia when you apply.
- Passport recommended: at least 60 days validity (better safe than sorry).
- Iqama: try to have at least 30 days of validity or renew it if possible.
- Clear unpaid fines, traffic tickets, bank holds or legal problems (these can block the exit).
- Set up or login to your Absher (Individual) account before starting.
🛠 Step-by-step: How to apply (simple)
- Open Absher (Individual) and log in using your Iqama number and password.
- Go to Passport / Visa Services → Create Visa Request (or similar "Visa Services" menu).
- Select Final Exit (خروج نهائي) as the visa type and complete the online form for yourself (add dependents if needed).
- Pay the fee if prompted — fees may change, so check what Absher shows during the process.
- Submit the request. Absher will automatically notify your employer/sponsor.
- Wait for the processing message. If the employer does not object within the waiting period, the Final Exit visa will be issued — download or save the visa and book your flight.
Tip: Take screenshots of each step and the final confirmation page. Keep these as proof if you need help later.
📭 If your employer is out of the country or unreachable
Follow these steps in order — keep records of every attempt to contact your employer.
- Try phone calls, WhatsApp messages, emails, and any other contact methods. Save screenshots or call logs as proof.
- If there is no response, submit the Final Exit request yourself through Absher (follow the steps above).
- The system notifies the sponsor automatically. If the sponsor cannot be reached or does not respond, the application typically continues after the waiting period and the visa may be issued.
- If the sponsor objects, the ministry will review the objection. If the objection is lawful, it may delay or block the visa until the issue is resolved.
Keep copies of any messages you sent to your employer — these help if you need to prove you tried to contact them.
🚨 If your employer objects or you face other problems
If the sponsor raises a lawful objection, or if you have other problems (expired Iqama, huroob, police case), do the following:
- Visit the nearest Jawazat (Passport Office) or the local labour office and explain your situation in person.
- Call the Ministry of Human Resources & Social Development hotline 19911 for guidance on how to proceed.
- If your Iqama is expired, ask Jawazat for the exact steps — sometimes a renewal or a special permit is required before exit.
- If there is a legal case, police matter, or huroob, contact your home country’s consulate or embassy for consular assistance.
- Collect all evidence: employment contract, salary slips, communication with employer, Absher screenshots, and any official receipts.
If you are unable to solve the issue locally, the consulate can sometimes mediate or provide instructions on legal steps you can take.
🚫 Common reasons a Final Exit request is blocked
- Passport or Iqama validity is too short.
- Outstanding fines, unpaid traffic tickets, or bank loan holds on your file.
- Active labour dispute or huroob.
- Criminal or police cases involving you.
- Lawful objection raised by the sponsor (the ministry will review and decide).
🧾 Documents to carry when you travel
- Original passport with the Final Exit visa (printed or clear screenshot).
- Your Iqama (if still valid) and a copy.
- Proof of attempts to contact your employer (messages, call logs, emails).
- Any receipts or official documents showing fines were paid or clearances were obtained.
✉️ Sample messages you can send
Hello [Sponsor Name], This is [Your Name], I am trying to contact you urgently. I have personal reasons and need to request a Final Exit visa. Please reply or call me as soon as possible. Thank you.
I have tried to contact my employer by phone, WhatsApp and email. No response received. I will now submit a Final Exit request through Absher and share the confirmation.
Dear Consulate, I am an expatriate (Nationality: [Your Country]) working in Saudi Arabia. My employer is not reachable and I need assistance to obtain a Final Exit visa. Details: [Your name, Iqama no, Passport no, brief problem]. Please guide me on next steps. Thank you.
❓ Common Questions (FAQ)
Q: Can I apply if my Iqama is expired?
A: If your Iqama is expired, you may still start the process, but you should visit Jawazat or the labour office to know the exact steps — renewal or special permits may be needed before you can leave.
Q: How long is the waiting period?
A: The system usually allows a short waiting/objection period (commonly around 10 days). This may vary with the ministry’s procedures.
Q: Is there a fee?
A: Absher may request payment during the request flow. Fees change from time to time — always check the amount shown in Absher before paying.
Q: Can I include my family (dependents)?
A: Yes, you can add dependents under your sponsorship if Absher shows that option during the same request.
Q: Who should I call if I get stuck?
A: Call the Ministry of Human Resources & Social Development hotline 19911, visit Jawazat, or contact your embassy/consulate.
🌟 Final Advice
Keep calm and follow the steps. Take screenshots and keep copies of everything. If something goes wrong, go to Jawazat, call the ministry hotline (19911) and contact your consulate for help.
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