UAE residents (particularly Golden Visa holders) who simultaneously got a KSA iqama, what are the things to consider? My firm is putting pressure on me to get it. I’m most concerned about health insurance coverage not being as good + having to pay and reimburse at UAE providers instead of auto claim. Employer permission for travel is also concerning. Any experiences or insights would be much appreciated

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1. Employer permission is easily solved by a multiple exit re-entry visa for a year or two.
2. Your insurance will be based on your company's package with an option to upgrade. There will be no difference between the UAE and KSA ones.
3. On the upside, you won't be fired anytime soon if you have a KSA residency permit. 😁👍

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Thanks for responding!
1. How does that work? Won’t my visa be linked to my iqama?
2. True but I’ve heard I’ll need to pay and reimburse at UAE facilities which is a nightmare
3. Also true, but I’m prepared to walk away from the industry if it comes to that. No offense to Saudi folks but I don’t see myself being a legal resident there

A follow on Q to the above. Have just bought a property in the UAE and am currently a UAE resident. If I get a KSA Iqama, would it impact my mortgage interest rate? I’ve heard it goes up :(

Exactly as M2 has said, but this only happens when you are refinancing or applying to a new mortgage

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