New Ajeer Rules 2026: Outsourcing Expatriate Workers Between Saudi Companies

The central Ajeer rule for this topic

An Ajeer permit is an electronic legal document that authorizes a worker to perform work at a specific establishment for a specific temporary or limited period, subject to the applicable service conditions.

The 2026 framework concerns outsourcing specified services performed by expatriate workers already residing in Saudi Arabia under the direct supervision of the service provider through Ajeer.

Four controls employers should settle first

The central 2026 policy point

HRSD describes the rules as enabling establishments to outsource specific services performed by expatriate workers already residing in the Kingdom, under the direct supervision of the service-providing establishment through Ajeer. That wording matters: it frames a regulated service arrangement, not unrestricted labor broking or a shortcut around sponsorship and work-permit controls.

Why direct supervision changes operations

The provider needs supervisors who can assign work, monitor attendance and quality, record incidents, coordinate replacements and communicate with the beneficiary. The client can specify service outcomes and site rules, but an arrangement where the provider disappears after supplying names may conflict with the operating model described in the rules.

Procurement documents should become more precise

A client request should identify the specific service, location, duration, output standard, worker categories, shift coverage, access requirements, acceptance method and reporting rhythm. The supplier response should explain how eligible workers and supervisors will be assigned and how the live roster will stay aligned with the approved Ajeer records.

Claims employers should avoid

Do not advertise guaranteed approval, any-worker-any-site deployment, automatic sponsorship transfer, indefinite use of a temporary permit, or an unpublished fixed price and processing time. A company should verify the current rules on the official platform and obtain professional advice for facts that fall outside published guidance.

How this page fits the Ajeer cluster

This article focuses on what changed in the 2026 outsourcing framework and what did not. It should be read with the main 2026 Ajeer rules pillar, which explains the wider supplier, beneficiary, employee, temporary-permit, supervision and sponsorship-transfer framework.

The same facts should not be published as multiple city or industry pages with only names changed. Each implementation page must reflect the real service demand, sites, roles, risks and operating controls of its property.

Employer compliance checklist

Use this operational checklist before making a deployment or approval claim.

• Verify the service is within the applicable outsourcing scope
• Confirm workers are eligible and already resident where required
• Design direct provider supervision
• Align contracts, permits and operational rosters
• Keep change and incident records
• Recheck official guidance before each new campaign

Frequently Asked Questions

Official sources and update standard

This guide was checked against the official sources below on 28 August 2026. Ajeer contains several services and permit types, each with its own eligibility and workflow. Employers and workers should verify the exact service, current conditions and transaction status on the responsible government platform before acting.

• HRSD — Rules for outsourcing expatriate-worker services through Ajeer
• HRSD — Issuing Ajeer permits
• Ajeer platform — permit and service categories

This is general operational information, not legal advice. It does not guarantee company eligibility, permit approval, worker eligibility, a fixed processing time or a fixed government fee.

Related Ajeer employer resources

• Ajeer Rules in Saudi Arabia 2026
• What Is an Ajeer Contract in Saudi Arabia? Employer and Employee Guide
• How to Get an Ajeer Permit in Saudi Arabia: Step-by-Step Employer Guide
• Ajeer Temporary Work Permit in Saudi Arabia: Requirements, Process and Approval
• Contact the recruitment team