Saudi Arabia Qiwa Platform & Work Permit Guide 2026

Qiwa (منصة قوى) is the unified digital labor ecosystem created by the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (MHRSD) to manage employment services, work visas, labor contracts, and enterprise compliance across the private sector in Saudi Arabia.


Key Core Services in Qiwa

Service ModuleOperational PurposeMandatory Requirement
Electronic Contract AuthenticationDigital signing of all employment agreementsMandatory for 100% of staff within 30 days of hiring
Work Permit Issuance & RenewalAnnual government license for foreign employeesDependent on maintaining Green/Platinum Nitaqat status
Employee Transfer Service (نقل خدمة)Sponsorship transfer between establishmentsSubject to notice periods and wage compliance
Professional AccreditationVerifying academic and vocational credentialsMandatory for regulated SSCO engineering, accounting, and health roles
Establishment Saudization DashboardReal-time monitoring of Nitaqat percentagesChecked weekly for quota changes

Regulatory Authority & Trust Note

Official Labor Portal: Qiwa Platform (qiwa.sa)

Governing Body: Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (MHRSD)