Under the newly approved framework, the training visa will be issued to international trainees in accordance with a set of approved regulatory arrangements
Saudi Arabia’s Cabinet, chaired by Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman, has approved the State Revenues Law and endorsed the introduction of a new training visa for international trainees, reinforcing the Kingdom’s efforts to strengthen its regulatory framework while advancing economic diversification and labor market development.
The decisions were announced following the cabinet session held in Jeddah on Tuesday, July 14.
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Under the newly approved framework, the training visa will be issued to international trainees in accordance with a set of approved regulatory arrangements, providing a structured pathway for foreign nationals to participate in training programs across the kingdom, according to a Saudi Gazette report.
The new visa forms part of Saudi Arabia’s broader efforts to attract international talent, develop workforce skills and support the objectives of Vision 2030 through regulatory and economic reforms.
The latest announcement comes as Saudi authorities continue to emphasize strict compliance with the kingdom’s immigration and residency regulations.
Separately, the Ministry of Interior has warned that expatriates who fail to leave Saudi Arabia after their entry visas expire could face fines of up to SAR50,000, imprisonment for up to six months, and deportation.
The ministry also urged members of the public to report violations related to residency, labor and border security regulations. Reports can be made by calling 911 in Makkah, Madinah, Riyadh and the Eastern Province, or 999 in all other regions of the kingdom.
The latest measures underscore Saudi Arabia’s dual approach of creating new opportunities for international talent through streamlined visa pathways while maintaining strict enforcement of residency and border regulations as part of its broader governance and economic reform agenda.