How to Immigrate to Saudi Arabia from Indonesia in 2026

Several layers: BP2MI requires all workers to depart through registered agencies with verified contracts, mandatory pre-departure training, and insurance coverage. The bilateral agreement between Indonesia and Saudi Arabia sets minimum salary (SAR 1,500/month for domestic workers), rest day requirements, contract transparency, and dispute resolution mechanisms. Saudi labour reforms since 2021 allow workers to transfer employers without previous employer consent after contract completion. The Indonesian embassy in Riyadh and consulate in Jeddah provide assistance for workers in distress. KBRI (Indonesian Embassy) operates a shelter for workers facing abuse. Despite these protections, enforcement gaps remain, particularly for domestic workers.

All Indonesian migrant workers must process through BP2MI (Badan Pelindungan Pekerja Migran Indonesia): (1) register with BP2MI through a licensed P3MI placement agency — there are approximately 500 licensed agencies in Indonesia, (2) complete competency training at a BLK vocational training centre — 200-600 hours depending on sector, cost IDR 2,000,000-5,000,000 (should be covered by agency/employer), (3) medical examination at approved clinic — cost IDR 500,000-1,000,000, (4) obtain KTKLN overseas worker card — free, (5) pre-departure orientation PAP — 1 day, free, (6) BPJS Ketenagakerjaan insurance — IDR 370,000 for 24-month coverage. Government-set maximum placement fee for Saudi Arabia: IDR 14,000,000 (approximately USD 875). Report any agency demanding more than this to BP2MI hotline 0800-100-8000. The entire process takes 2-4 months from registration to deployment. BP2MI processes approximately 100,000-150,000 workers to Saudi Arabia annually.