Dr. Neha Mathur 
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All food delivery riders in the Balady platform are required to obtain a permit named Home Delivery Permit in Saudi Arabia since July 2025, and it is now mandatory in the Al Olaya district of Riyadh as part of Vision 2030 Saudization. Expats (Iqama holders) should have a valid Iqama (6+ months), a Saudi light vehicle license, a Kafala transfer of company, and a certificate of health and vehicle route permit- no self-employment. Register online at balady.gov.sa (SAR 200 fee); identification is done using the TGA app; breach on SAR 10k penalty, deportation. Jahez/Hungerstation riders register by employer. Al Olaya patrols increase in March 2026; 70% compliance target.
Home Delivery Permit Process
Log balady.gov.sa, submit Iqama/license/health docs; SAR 200 fee, 48hr approval. Company sponsors expats—no freelance post-2024 TGA ban.
Expats Iqama Requirements
Valid 6+ months Iqama, Kafala transfer employer; light license mandatory bikes/cars. Facial scan TGA prevents fraud.
Al Olaya Enforcement
Municipal inspections daily; SAR 10k fine, no permit, impound vehicle. Jahez onboarding integrates Balady—compliance 70% target.
FAQs
1. Balady permit application link?
balady.gov.sa/home-delivery; Iqama/license/health upload, SAR 200 expats employer-sponsored.
2. Expats self-employment allowed?
No, since April 2024 TGA; Kafala transfer company required a light license route permit.
3. Al Olaya fine violations?
SAR 10k no-permit; vehicle impound, deportation repeat—daily patrols 2026.
4. Health certificate needed?
Yes, valid for riders; Balady verifies food hygiene Vision 2030 standards.
5. Renewal frequency permit?
Annual Iqama expiry; facial recognition periodic TGA app updates.
