{"id":22651,"date":"2025-10-02T14:42:56","date_gmt":"2025-10-02T14:42:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jazl.com.sa\/transfer-sponsorship-of-a-private-driver\/"},"modified":"2026-03-30T13:46:51","modified_gmt":"2026-03-30T13:46:51","slug":"transfer-sponsorship-of-a-private-driver","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jazl.com.sa\/en\/transfer-sponsorship-of-a-private-driver\/","title":{"rendered":"Transfer sponsorship of a private driver"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Transferring the sponsorship of a private driver is one of the things that many people search for in recruitment offices, as many families require the presence of a private driver to support the family in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Circumstances usually change and the driver needs to transfer his sponsorship, and this process is done based on regulations.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hrsd.gov.sa\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development<\/a>And it must be legal.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>What is a sponsorship transfer?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Transferring sponsorship means changing the employer of an expatriate worker from the first sponsor to another sponsor, while maintaining the basic controls and conditions stipulated by the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development. The approval of the first guarantor is required to transfer the sponsorship.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b>Conditions for transferring private driver sponsorship<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In order for the sponsorship of a private driver to be transferred, there are conditions that must be met:<\/span><b>Here&#8217;s her statement:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The first sponsor\u2019s approval to transfer the driver\u2019s sponsorship to another sponsor.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pay all sponsorship transfer fees.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Submit a request to transfer sponsorship through the official platforms authorized by the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The driver\u2019s residency must be valid at the time of submitting the application.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are no traffic violations on the driver\u2019s record.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The new sponsor\u2019s approval to transfer sponsorship.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Proof of the new sponsor\u2019s ability to recruit a private driver.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Documenting contracts through the Musaned platform to ensure the rights of both parties.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b>Documents required for the private driver\u2019s sponsorship transfer process<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To complete the process of transferring a private driver\u2019s sponsorship, a set of papers must be brought,<\/span><b>Which are:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A copy of a valid passport.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An electronic copy of a Saudi employment contract notarized via the Qiwa platform.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A valid copy of the driver\u2019s residence permit.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A receipt for payment of the sponsorship transfer fees.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A copy of the new sponsor\u2019s national ID.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b>How to transfer a private driver\u2019s sponsorship<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A private driver&#8217;s sponsorship can be transferred electronically through official platforms, such as the Musaned platform. Here is a statement of the easy steps to transfer sponsorship through Musaned:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: right;\">\n<li>The old employer submits a sponsorship transfer request via<a href=\"https:\/\/musaned.com.sa\/ar\/home\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Supports<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Registers the new employer&#8217;s data.<\/li>\n<li>The request then goes to the driver for approval.<\/li>\n<li>After the driver&#8217;s approval, the new employer approves the application.<\/li>\n<li>After that, a sponsorship transfer invoice is issued and the new employer or recruitment office pays it.<\/li>\n<li>After paying the invoice, the request is transferred to the platform<a href=\"https:\/\/www.absher.sa\/wps\/portal\/individuals\/Home\/homepublic\/!ut\/p\/z1\/04_iUlDgAgL9CCADyEQmiOToR-UllmWmJ5Zk5ucl5uhH6EdGmcW7Gxo6ehi5G_i4uwcZGQQ6Oxoamzs6GVoYmup76UfhVxCcWKRfkB2oCAAG-zze\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Preach<\/a>Affiliated to<a href=\"https:\/\/www.moi.gov.sa\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ministry of Interior<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>After that, the new employer approves the application via:<a href=\"https:\/\/www.moi.gov.sa\/wps\/vanityurl\/ar\/passports\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Passports<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Then he requests the issuance of a new residence permit for the driver in his name.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>You can also read:\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/jazl.com.sa\/%d8%a7%d9%84%d8%b3%d8%a7%d8%a6%d9%82-%d8%a7%d9%84%d8%ae%d8%a7%d8%b5-%d9%83%d9%84-%d9%85%d8%a7-%d8%aa%d8%b1%d9%8a%d8%af-%d9%85%d8%b9%d8%b1%d9%81%d8%aa%d9%87\/\">Everything you need to know about your private driver<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b>Fees required to complete the private driver sponsorship transfer process<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sponsorship transfer fees may range from 2,000 Saudi riyals to 6,000 Saudi riyals, depending on the number of times the sponsorship is transferred.<\/span><b>Fees vary as follows:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">First time: 2000 Saudi riyals.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Second time: 4000 Saudi riyals.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Third time or more: 6,000 Saudi riyals or more.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b>Important tips when transferring the sponsorship of a private driver<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are some tips that can be followed when transferring sponsorship to ensure that the process is completed without challenges:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Verifying the approval of the old and new sponsors to transfer sponsorship.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Documenting the new employment contract through Musaned.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choose an accredited recruitment office to guarantee rights.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Verifying the driver&#8217;s safety and freedom from infectious diseases.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ensure that the driver&#8217;s record is free of violations.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is important that the new sponsor is financially able to hire a private driver.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ensure that the driver\u2019s data is correct.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b>Problems you may encounter during the driver&#8217;s sponsorship transfer process<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">During the sponsorship transfer process, you may face some challenges,<strong>One of the most prominent ones<\/strong>:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are problems with the user interface on the Musaned platform.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Following the wrong steps when requesting a sponsorship transfer electronically.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Incorrect data entered on the site.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Failure to pay sponsorship transfer fees.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are traffic violations on the driver\u2019s record.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The first sponsor refused to transfer the driver\u2019s sponsorship to another sponsor.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Expiry of passport or residence permit.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b>Frequently asked questions<\/b><\/h2>\n<h3><b>What are the rights and duties of a private driver towards the sponsor?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Ministry of Human Resources has declared a set of rights and duties for workers, including private drivers, in accordance with the Ministry\u2019s laws and regulations.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The rights of the private driver towards the sponsor:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Obtaining the monthly salary on the agreed upon date without decrease or delay.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Obtaining the right to weekly and annual leave.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Obtaining suitable housing and a safe environment.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Providing an exit and re-entry visa for annual leave.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Obtaining an end-of-service bonus upon expiration of the contract.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Duties of the private driver towards the sponsor:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Carrying out all his work and tasks to the fullest extent.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take care of the car and avoid damage.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Adhere to traffic laws to avoid violations.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not exploiting or wasting available resources.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maintaining the safety of individuals and not exposing them to harm.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><b>What are the rights and duties of the sponsor towards the driver?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Just as the driver has rights and duties, the sponsor also has reserved rights and duties. Here are the most important duties that the sponsor must adhere to towards the driver:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pay the sponsorship transfer fees.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Commitment to the terms of the contract and not assigning the driver work beyond his capacity.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>The rights of the sponsor towards the driver:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The driver&#8217;s commitment to work on time while adhering to what was agreed upon in the contract.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The driver maintains the secrets of the employer and his family.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><b>Where can I submit a request to transfer a private driver\u2019s sponsorship?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The request to transfer sponsorship in Saudi Arabia is submitted electronically through the Musaned platform launched by the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development to facilitate citizens.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><b>Does the driver\u2019s age affect the possibility of transferring sponsorship?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, the age of the driver affects the possibility of transferring sponsorship, as the driver must be at least 21 years old.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><b>How long is the electronic sponsorship transfer approval valid for?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The electronic sponsorship transfer is approved immediately without taking long.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><b>Is a new medical examination required for the driver when transferring sponsorship?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, it is required that the driver undergo a new medical examination when transferring sponsorship, in order to ensure his safety and freedom from infectious diseases, with his obligation to provide a health certificate.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><b>Can the driver refuse to transfer sponsorship?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The driver cannot refuse to transfer sponsorship if the current sponsor agrees to it, or if there are no special exceptional cases, such as those stipulated by the Ministry of Human Resources.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Transferring a private driver&#8217;s sponsorship is one of the matters that the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development took care of, and it authorized the establishment of laws that guarantee the rights of all parties. Sponsorship transfers have also become easier now after the launch of the official Musaned electronic platform, which facilitated their completion in a short time.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In order to ensure that the sponsorship transfer process is free of the challenges that some may face, you must seek help from the Jazl office team, which provides you with a set of safe services that ensure that you complete the sponsorship transfer process in a safe and reliable manner.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Transferring the sponsorship of a private driver is one of the things that many people search for in recruitment offices, as many families require the presence of a private driver to support the family in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. 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