Illegal immigration to Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia has mandated six-year cap on the residency of foreigners in the country, as part of its programme to control the local job market, and any Hajji or illegal over stayers are met with a mandatory prison sentence followed by swift deportation.[1][2][3][4][5] Many illegals are those who have overstayed their visit, employment or Hajj visas, although there are many who sneak into the country without border staff noticing.

Some nationalities however don't need a visa to enter the country, for instance the GCC countries. Furthermore, there are many stateless people ( known as Bidoon in Saudi Arabia) who live here.

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Saudi Arabia enters the 21st century - Anthony H. Cordesman - Google Books". Books.google.co.uk. Retrieved 2013-09-06.
  2. ↑ "Saudi Arabia plans six-year cap on expatriate workers". The Hindu. Retrieved 2012-04-02.
  3. ↑ "Illegal workers pose grave threat to security". Arab News. Retrieved 2012-04-02.
  4. ↑ "50,000 Indians deported during amnesty". Arab News. Retrieved 2012-04-02.
  5. ↑ "Yemeni Illegal Immigration to Saudi Arabia on the Increase: Illegal Immigrant Tells his Story". Yemeni Post. Retrieved 2012-04-02.
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