Saudi Arabia Temporary Work Visa Suspension: 2025–2026 Timeline and Current Status

Independent HR analysis of the Saudi Temporary Work Visa: the April 2025 pause, the July 2025 reinstatement, the February 2026 reported restrictions on 17 nationalities, and what employers should do now.

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