As part of Saudi Arabia's ongoing efforts towards digital transformation and the automation of government services, the Absher e-platform has revealed details of a vital service for the business sector: a method for issuing "final exit certificates" for institutions and companies. This service, available through the Absher Business portal, allows employers to issue an official document confirming an employee's final departure from the Kingdom and print it electronically without needing to visit passport offices.
Steps to issue a final exit report
The platform explained that the mechanism for obtaining the report is easy and fast, as business owners can complete the process by following these steps:
- Log in to the establishment's account on the Absher Business .
- Go to the My Business Services .
- Select the final exit proof report from the available list.
- Fill in the required data and issue the report for printing.
General context and digital transformation in government services
This service is part of an integrated system led by the Ministry of Interior, represented by the General Directorate of Passports, in line with the objectives of the Kingdom's Vision 2030, which focuses on enhancing the efficiency of government services and facilitating business operations. Previously, verifying the departure of expatriate workers required paperwork and in-person visits to passport offices, consuming significant time and effort for employers. Today, thanks to the robust digital infrastructure of the "Absher" platform, businesses can manage their expatriate employees' affairs with the click of a button, thus strengthening the investment environment and boosting the competitiveness of the Saudi market.
The importance of the report and its impact on establishments
A final exit certificate is of paramount legal and administrative importance to employers; it serves as an official document that absolves the establishment of any obligations related to the employee after their departure. This certificate helps in:
- Updating the establishment's records with the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development.
- Removing the worker from the institution's payroll will have a positive impact on the scale of the establishment and localization rates.
- Avoid legal repercussions that may result from the employee's name remaining pending in the company's records.
Additional services: Extension of exit and re-entry visa
In addition to the final exit report service, Absher Business continues to offer flexible visa management solutions, most notably the service for extending exit and re-entry visas for workers currently outside the Kingdom. This process is also straightforward, beginning with logging in, then selecting "My Business Services," and finally navigating to "Visas" to complete the extension and pay the required fees electronically.
Today, the “Absher” platform is the most important technological arm of the Ministry of Interior, serving millions of beneficiaries, including citizens, residents, and business owners, providing hundreds of services that replace traditional paper transactions.
