Saudi Arabia has introduced a more flexible residency permit renewal system for domestic workers, allowing employers to issue or renew iqama for shorter periods of three months through the Abser platform.The new service, launched by the Ministry of the Interior through the General Directorate of Passports (Jawazat) in partnership with the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development and the Musaned platform, replaces the previous system that limited renewals to one or two years.Employers can now choose a permit period of 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 21 or 24 months, giving them greater flexibility to match their employment needs.The ministry said the residency fee will now be charged only for the selected validity period, allowing employers to make the payment every three months when opting to have permits issued or renewed in quarterly increments.According to the ministry, these changes are designed to ease employers’ financial commitments while offering more flexible residence options for domestic workers. The initiative is also part of Saudi Arabia’s broader efforts to modernize government services, expand digital solutions, and improve the efficiency of residency processes.