Saudi Arabia
Qiwa Platform
The Ministry of Human Resources platform for Saudi labour contracts, transfers, and Saudisation.
Overview
Qiwa is the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (MHRSD) platform for everything employment-related in Saudi Arabia: labour contracts, work permit issuance, sponsor transfers, Saudisation (Nitaqat) tracking, and wage protection.
Since the 2021 Labour Reform Initiative, Qiwa has become the primary channel for workers to file sponsor transfers without employer consent, and for employers to register, modify, and end employment contracts.
Services offered
- Work permit issuance
- Contract registration
- Saudization (Nitaqat) status
- Labour transfers
How to access
1. Worker access via Absher
Workers log into Qiwa using their Absher (Nafath) credentials linked to the Iqama number.
2. Employer registration
Establishments register with their commercial registration number and MHRSD account.
3. Use for contracts and transfers
Both sides sign contracts digitally and initiate transfers, terminations, or complaints from the dashboard.
FAQs
Yes, after 1 year of service, or sooner if your salary is 3 months unpaid, your Iqama wasn't issued, or your contract has expired.
Yes. Once digitally signed by both parties, it has the same legal force as a paper contract and overrides any non-registered side agreements.
Establishment admins see the rating directly on the Qiwa dashboard. Workers can ask HR or check via the establishment lookup tool.
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