Disclaimer

Last updated: 18 October 2026

General information only

Saudi Life Guide publishes general information about living and working in Saudi Arabia. We work hard to keep it accurate and up to date, but we cannot guarantee that every page is complete, current or right for your situation. Anything you do based on our content is at your own risk.

Not official, not legal advice

Saudi Life Guide is an independent website. We are not part of, endorsed by or connected to any Saudi government body, including the Ministry of Interior, Absher, the General Directorate of Passports (Jawazat), the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development, Qiwa, Muqeem or the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Our content is not legal, immigration, financial, tax, medical or religious advice. For decisions about your own case, check the official platform or speak to a qualified professional.

Rules and fees change

Saudi rules, fees and procedures can change at short notice. Each guide shows the date it was last updated. Always confirm fees, deadlines and requirements on the official source before you pay or apply. The main official sources we use include:

Calculators, rates and tools

Our calculators (for example iqama fees, zakat, overtime, end of service and cost of living), the CV maker, and our gold rate, exchange rate, prayer time and Hijri date pages give estimates for general guidance only. Live rates and prayer times come from metalrates.cloud, a data service we also run. Rates are indicative and may differ from what your bank, exchange house or jeweller offers. Prayer times use the calculation method shown on each city’s page and can differ by a few minutes from your local mosque. Check with the provider before making a payment or a decision.

Religious content

Our Ramadan, Hajj, Umrah, zakat and dua pages are general guidance written to help readers prepare. For religious rulings that affect you, please ask a qualified scholar or the relevant official body.

Experience and opinions

Some content is based on our own experience and readers’ experiences. Experiences differ, and outcomes are not guaranteed.

Screenshots and trademarks

Screenshots of official websites and apps are our own and are used to show readers where to find a service. They show the page as it looked on the date stated in the caption. Names, logos and trademarks belong to their owners and do not mean that the owner endorses us.

External links

We link to official and other useful websites. We do not control them and are not responsible for their content or availability.

Advertising and sponsored content

The site may show display ads from Google AdSense. An ad does not mean we recommend a product or service. We do not sell guest posts or paid links, and any future partnership with a legal, licensed brand will always be clearly labelled. We never promote gambling or anything prohibited in Saudi Arabia. See our Advertising Policy.

Limitation of liability

To the extent allowed by the laws of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Saudi Life Guide and its owner, writers and contributors are not liable for any loss or damage arising from the use of this website or reliance on its content.

Questions or corrections

If you find an error, please tell us at contact@saudilifeguide.com. See our Corrections Policy.