The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (HRSD) has announced the extension of the grace period granted to foreign workers whose work permits expired more than six months ago, and to those who have not been issued work permits within six months of joining the establishment, until the end of 2026.
HRSD stated that the extension aims to increase levels of compliance in the labor market and give companies and employees an additional opportunity to correct their situation.
HRSD called on employers and employees to take the initiative to renew or issue work permits before the expiration of the deadline, stressing that failure to correct the situation within the specified period will entail the application of the prescribed penalties.
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