Chapter #9 Part 1: Iqama Renewal

بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم

Assalamu`alaikum and greetings to all…

For the past 3 years, there were so many changes happened in terms of my iqama renewal. On my first year, the process was done manually i.e. I have to submit my original passport, original iqama and copy of Saudi Council card to the Government Relation.

On my second year in service, the iqama renewal process was done automatically. I just have to make sure all my information such as re-contracting and Saudi Council certificate are updated in the system. I can check in Absher for the next iqama expiry date.

However, this year my iqama renewal process was put on-hold for almost 3 months (SAR500 paid by my sponsor). This is because the Ministry of Civil Service is introducing another new system. Since my working experience is only 3 years, having valid passport and Saudi Council is sufficient. For those who have been working in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for 10 years or more, they need more supporting documents in order to proceed with the iqama renewal.

In line with the Vision 2030 and Nursing Development & Saudization program in health sectors, the government will not renew contract of expats working more than 10 years in the kingdom. Meaning that, no iqama no re-contracting.

So, where do I see myself in 10 years from now? That’s a question that all expats have to think about.

Vision 2030 Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

“Kamu tidak berada dalam suatu keadaan dan tidak membaca suatu ayat daripada Al-Quran dan kamu tidak mengerjakan suatu pekerjaan, melainkan Kami menjadi saksi atasmu pada waktu kamu melakukannya. Tidak luput daripada pengetahuan Tuhanmu biar pun sebesar zarah (atom), di bumi ataupun di langit. Tidak ada yang lebih kecil dan tidak (pula) yang lebih besar daripada itu, melainkan (semua tercatat) dalam Kitab yang nyata (Lauh Mahfuz).”

(Surah Yunus 10:61)

Until we meet again.

May peace be upon you.

Chapter #8 Part 3: Mumaris Plus and Professional Re-Registration

بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم

Assalamu`alaikum and greetings to all…

In order to continue working in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, I have to apply for professional re-registration every 2 years. As stated in Mumaris Plus website, this is to ensure the continuity of your professional registration among registered health practitioners at SCFHS (Saudi Commission For Health Specialties).

How to sign up for Mumaris Plus? I cannot explained properly here as one of my Saudi colleague help me to create the account back in year 2018. I solely depend on her because the process was in Arabic language. Now, the website have improved so much and more user friendly. Login at https://portal.scfhs.org.sa

How to apply for professional re-registration? Firstly, login to Mumaris Plus and select My Services. The website will showed our account status – Profile completed, Classified, Classified & Registered. Scroll down and select Professional Re-Registration Service. Click “Apply Now”. The page will asked us to review our personal details. Here, it is mandatory to put attachment of our passport size photo. The size must less than 2MB. After that, they will asked details regarding our home nursing license and two attachments. I upload my latest Retention of Name (RON) letter and Lembaga Jururawat Malaysia certificate in pdf format. Next, review your work experience details and I put my previous and current hospital information with attachments – Hospital name, position, date starting and end/current, jobs description. I upload my latest Certificate of Employment and Dataflow result in pdf format. Lastly, make online payment of SAR160.

We will received an email notification that our application has been received and under review. If there is missing document, they will send another email and asked us to complete the requirements and submit the application again within 30 days from the return date. Otherwise, our application will be cancelled.

“Congratulations! Your application for Professional Re-Registration has been issued”. This is the final result and we can download the certificate. Because of COVID-19, SCFHS has extend the validity of Saudi Council card to August 2020 and after renewal the expiry is on August 2022.

Be reminded that 20 CPD hours is needed for the re-registration of nursing technician.

SCFHS Professional Re-Registration Steps

“Sesungguhnya telah datang kepadamu seorang rasul daripada kaummu sendiri, berat terasa olehnya penderitaanmu, sangat menginginkan (keimanan dan keselamatan) bagimu dan amat belas kasihan lagi penyayang terhadap orang mukmin.”

(Surah At-Taubah 9:128)

Until we meet again.

May peace be upon you.