Top News

Saudi Arabia: Health certificate mandatory for delivery workers, they will not be able to work without medical examination
Sandy Verma | July 16, 2026 8:24 PM CST

Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Municipality and Housing has clarified that all workers involved in food and public health, including delivery riders, health certificate It is necessary to have. This is not a new rule, but an already implemented rule for public safety and health which the Ministry keeps reiterating from time to time.

📰: Effect of extreme heat in UAE: Heavy fine will be imposed if vehicle breaks down, government issued new guidelines.

How and why is health certificate necessary?

Saudi government 3 June 2025 ‘Home Delivery Permit Service’ was started, after which 1 July 2025 It was strictly implemented from. It is mandatory for expatriates working in delivery jobs to obtain this certificate, keeping in mind their safety and the health of their customers. This facility is online Balady Available through the platform, which 15 July 2025 Was launched and has frequent updates.

What are the procedures and rules

To get a health certificate, the worker has to go to the medical centers authorized by the ministry and get the health checkup done. In some cases the worker also has to pass a health-education test. this certificate one year Is valid for and after its expiry 60 days ago It can be renewed. The move is part of Saudi Arabia’s efforts to maintain better hygiene and health standards in the delivery sector.


READ NEXT
Cancel OK