{"id":24211,"date":"2026-03-26T22:37:25","date_gmt":"2026-03-26T22:37:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wafd.com.sa\/transfer-sponsorship-of-a-private-driver\/"},"modified":"2026-03-26T22:37:25","modified_gmt":"2026-03-26T22:37:25","slug":"transfer-sponsorship-of-a-private-driver","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wafd.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 may seem to some to be a complicated procedure, but in reality it is an opportunity to simplify your life and get rid of obstacles that may hinder your business. If you are wondering how to complete the process in easy steps and without hassle, then you are here in the right place, because we will take you on an enjoyable journey that will reveal to you secrets and details that will make you continue reading until the last line.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2><b>Best nationality for the profession of private driver<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The best nationality for the private driver profession is Indian, as Indian drivers have proven high efficiency in driving and punctuality, in addition to their long experience in dealing with various roads and conditions, which makes them the ideal choice for families and companies looking for comfort and safety. Wafd Recruitment Company easily provides you with this nationality to give you a reliable and fast service, which makes the process of transferring a private driver\u2019s sponsorship more flexible.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2><b>Conditions for transferring private driver sponsorship from one individual to another<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>The process of transferring services requires electronic approval from the parties, payment of fees and violations, and the legal record of the sponsor and worker is free of restrictions or reports. Here is a breakdown of these requirements and technical steps to ensure acceptance of the application through the Musaned and Absher platform:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The approval of the current employer and the worker\u2019s approval via the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.absher.sa\/wps\/portal\/business\/Home\/homepublic\/!ut\/p\/z1\/04_Sj9CPykssy0xPLMnMz0vMAfIjo8ziDTxNTDwMTYy8LXx9jAwcnQI9nYK9gwwMTMz0wwkpiAJJ4wCOBkD9UViUOBo4BRk5GRsYuPsbYVWAYkZBboRBpqOiIgCyIDAO\/dz\/d5\/L0lDUmlTUSEhL3dHa0FKRnNBLzROV3FpQSEhL2Fy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Absher<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/beta.musaned.com.sa\/ar\/home\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Musanid<\/a> electronic platform.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Having a valid residence permit and a valid passport with an updated expiration date on file.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">There are no escape reports or legal cases registered against the worker currently.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Payment of all traffic violations and fees incurred by the worker before the official transportation procedures.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The new sponsor must have an activated account on the Musaned platform and Absher account.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">There is no government suspension or previous violations registered in the name of the new sponsor.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The maximum number of times sponsorship can be transferred is subject to the Ministry\u2019s terms and new applicable instructions.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Approval from the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development may be required in some cases.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Pay the service transfer fees specified by the Ministry of Interior or the relevant authorities.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Ensure that there are no processing requests in progress or administrative restrictions on file.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2><b>Documents required in the private driver sponsorship transfer process<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>Documents required to transfer the service include official IDs, valid residency permits, and notarized employment contracts, with proof of payment and necessary electronic approvals. Here is a breakdown of these papers and how they are organized to ensure quick completion of procedures through government platforms:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A copy of a valid residence permit and a copy of a valid passport, updated and identical to the record.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A copy of the new sponsor\u2019s ID and a copy of the current sponsor\u2019s ID, signed and certified.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A notarized employment contract or a new job offer stating the terms of the signed work.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Written or electronic consent from the current employer, registered via the Absher platform.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Fee payment receipt or proof of payment of transportation fees and traffic violations.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Certificate of the absence of an escape report or criminal cases issued by the competent authorities.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>Read also: <a href=\"https:\/\/wafd.com.sa\/%d8%b7%d8%b1%d9%8a%d9%82%d8%a9-%d8%a7%d8%b3%d8%aa%d8%ae%d8%b1%d8%a7%d8%ac-%d8%aa%d8%a3%d8%b4%d9%8a%d8%b1%d8%a9-%d8%b3%d8%a7%d8%a6%d9%82-%d8%ae%d8%a7%d8%b5\/\">How to obtain a private driver visa<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2><b>How to transfer a private driver&#8217;s sponsorship<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>You can use an expatriate company to carry out the <a href=\"https:\/\/wafd.com.sa\/bail\/\"> sponsorship transfer <\/a> on your behalf to ensure the speedy and formal completion of the procedures. Here are the official steps for transferring the sponsorship of a private driver:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The current sponsor begins submitting an official request to transfer the driver\u2019s sponsorship via the Musaned electronic platform.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The old sponsor determines the amount paid to bring the driver to guarantee his rights before the transportation process.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The request is sent directly to the driver to electronically approve the transfer of his sponsorship without delay.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">After the driver&#8217;s approval, the application is referred to the new sponsor to complete the official procedures for transferring sponsorship.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The new sponsor is shown the invoice for the amount due to the driver from the old sponsor through the platform.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The new sponsor pays the bill through the Musaned platform to ensure the transfer of funds to the previous sponsor.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">When payment is completed, the sponsorship is officially registered, and the driver becomes legally affiliated with the new sponsor.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2><b>Private driver sponsorship transfer fees<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The value of the private driver\u2019s sponsorship transfer fee is determined according to the number of times and is covered by the new employer. It is <\/span><b>the first time 2000 <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Saudi riyals, then it increases in <\/span><b>The second time to 4000<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Saudi riyals, and arrives in <\/span><b>The third time to 6000<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> SAR, while it remains the same as in <\/span><b>the fourth time at 6000<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> SAR. In addition, <\/span><b> 100<\/b> <b>SAR <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> is paid through the Musaned platform, paid by the new sponsor to complete the procedures.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2><b>Problems you may encounter during the sponsorship transfer process<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">While transferring the sponsorship of a private driver, there are some obstacles and problems that you may encounter in this step. <\/span><b>The most prominent of these obstacles are the following:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The current sponsor&#8217;s refusal to approve causes delay in transferring sponsorship and requires immediate legal solutions.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The presence of an escape report prevents the transfer of sponsorship unless it is canceled by the competent authorities.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Expiration of residency or passport prevents the issuance of a new sponsorship transfer.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Traffic violations and outstanding debts prevent the transfer of sponsorship without immediate settlement.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The lack or loss of the required documents leads to the rejection of the sponsorship transfer request.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Not activating Absher or Musaned accounts delays the immediate implementation of sponsorship transfer procedures.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">System errors or platform malfunctions sometimes hinder the completion of the warranty transfer procedures.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Financial disputes or contractual disputes between the worker and the sponsor legally stop the transfer process.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The driver&#8217;s failure in the medical examination prevents the issuance of an updated residence permit for immediate transfer of sponsorship.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Exceeding the transfer times limit or ministry restrictions will prevent the transfer from being completed.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2><b>Important advice from an expatriate company when transferring the sponsorship of a private driver<\/b><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Always obtain the approval of your current sponsor electronically before starting.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Make sure your residency and passport are valid to avoid any possible delays.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Pay all fees and fines before submitting a sponsorship transfer request.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Activate the new sponsor\u2019s account on Musaned and Absher to complete the procedures easily.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Document the employment contract with the driver to ensure rights and avoid any future disputes.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Ask the driver to undergo a medical examination to ensure his safety before transportation.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Deal with a licensed recruitment office such as an expatriate company to avoid any problems.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Provide housing documents or rental contract to the new sponsor to prove official address.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Retain the Musaned fee payment receipt as official proof of payment.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Use the expertise of Wafd Company to ensure that the process of transferring a private driver\u2019s sponsorship goes smoothly.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>Read also: <a href=\"https:\/\/wafd.com.sa\/%d8%a7%d8%b3%d8%aa%d9%82%d8%af%d8%a7%d9%85-%d8%b3%d8%a7%d8%a6%d9%82-%d8%ae%d8%a7%d8%b5-%d9%81%d9%8a-%d8%a7%d9%84%d8%b3%d8%b9%d9%88%d8%af%d9%8a%d8%a9\/\">Recruiting a private driver in Saudi Arabia<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2><b>FAQ<\/b><\/h2>\n<h3><b>Does the age of the driver affect the possibility of transferring sponsorship?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Yes, the age of the worker is an influential factor in the process of transferring the sponsorship of a private driver. It is prohibited to transfer sponsorship if the worker is a minor (under the legal age) or registered as a \u201cdependent\u201d on family sponsorship. However, if the worker is an adult and has a valid residency permit, the procedures can usually be completed after meeting the remaining conditions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h3><b>How long does a sponsorship transfer request take?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">In general, it often takes 5 days to process a request to transfer sponsorship, but it may extend to 15 days, and in rare cases up to 23 days.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h3><b>When can a driver refuse to transfer his sponsorship?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The driver has the right to object to the transfer of his sponsorship whenever he has legal justifications, such as the employer\u2019s delay in disbursing his salaries for three consecutive months, or his exposure to officially proven inappropriate treatment, or the sponsor\u2019s negligence in renewing the work license and health insurance, or his registering an incorrect absence report against the worker.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h3><b>Can an individual sponsor more than one driver?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Yes, an individual can sponsor more than one driver, but the number is limited. A citizen has up to four workers and a resident has up to two, with a specific annual fee for the increase.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">In the end, the step of transferring a private driver\u2019s sponsorship remains one of the procedures that requires precision and continuous follow-up. To avoid complications, you can rely on Wafd Recruitment Company, which provides you with an integrated service that facilitates all stages and ensures that your request is completed quickly and efficiently. Do not hesitate to contact Wafd Company to make your experience in transferring sponsorship more comfortable and safe. <\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Transferring the sponsorship of a private driver may seem to some to be a complicated procedure, but in reality it is an opportunity to simplify your life and get rid of obstacles that may hinder your business. 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