In a significant move to support ongoing labor market reforms, Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (HRSD) has granted a six-month extension for domestic workers with irregular legal status to regularize their residency. This initiative specifically targets workers reported as absent (huroob) who remain in the Kingdom, offering them a chance to correct their status without penalties. The grace period, effective from November 11, 2025, allows new employers to utilize the Musaned platform to complete the necessary procedures seamlessly. Musaned, the official Saudi digital platform for domestic worker recruitment, was launched to enhance transparency, streamline processes, and safeguard the rights of both employers and employees. The ministry emphasized that this step aligns with the government’s broader efforts to promote fairness, safety, and opportunity in the labor market, reinforcing Saudi Arabia’s commitment to labor reforms and equitable employment practices. Notably, this is the second such initiative in 2025, following a similar six-month grace period announced in May, which applied to cases initiated before the announcement date.
6-month extension granted to correct status of runaway domestic workers in Saudi Arabia
