Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: Saudi Arabia has introduced stricter visa regulations as part of its ongoing efforts to control the influx of foreign workers. This change significantly impacts workers from India, who make up a large portion of the workforce in the Gulf country. The new rules primarily affect individuals seeking employment in sectors such as domestic work, construction, and other manual labor jobs in Saudi Arabia.

The country has long relied on foreign workers, particularly from India, to support its development and infrastructure projects. However, the Saudi government has now imposed new requirements for work visa applicants. Going forward, anyone applying for a Saudi work visa will need to have their educational and professional credentials verified in advance. This move comes in response to a growing number of cases where individuals have submitted fraudulent certificates to secure jobs in the country.

The Saudi government, in a bid to curb these irregularities, has implemented this policy, which is already in effect. The Indian Embassy in Saudi Arabia has also issued an official statement to inform citizens about the changes.

Under the new policy, companies in Saudi Arabia will be required to verify that the certificates submitted by work visa applicants are genuine and issued by recognized institutions. India remains one of the largest sources of foreign labor for Saudi Arabia, with Indian workers playing a crucial role in the country's economic growth.