Intention to Transfer

Through this service, an employee can announce his/her intention to change the employer, or to indicate not being moved to another employer after the termination of the work permit.

Process Description

Fill in the Intention to Transfer Form and submit the required documents at LMRA Client Services Counter.
Receive the approval from LMRA.

Required Documents

Required Document	Special Consideration
Intention to Transfer Form	Original
Expatriate’s ID card or Passport	Copy

Special Conditions

Once the notification has been submitted, the current employer will be blocked from renewing the employee at the end of the work permit.
The indication can be done any time for employees who have a valid work permit.
The intention can only be done once.
The intention can be done only after passing the half period of the employee work permit.
The intention can not be done if the work permit has less than 30 days validity or expired.
No need for the employee to do the intention if the work permit is terminated.
The employee can cancel the intention (Unintended to transfer).

Service Access

Service Counter	North Sitra industrial area for Expatriate Services Centre. (Sheikh Salman Al-Fatah Road –In front of AlWaha Petroal Station)

Working Hours

Expatriate Services Centre “North Sitra Industrial Area”

Services offered: Biometric details (Fingerprint) for all expatriates and Intention to Transfer
Services Access: Walk In or appointment
Gender: Male, Female and families
Day: Sunday - Thursday
Time: 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Last Update: Wednesday 25 March 2020