If your domestic worker has left your home without permission in Saudi Arabia, you must file an official absconding (huroob) report immediately to protect yourself legally. This guide explains when to file, how to file via Absher, and what happens next.
⚡ Quick Facts
| 📋 Arabic Term | Huroob (هروب) |
| 🌐 File via | Absher Platform or Musaned App |
| 📞 MLSD Hotline | 19911 |
| ⚠️ Legal Effect | Worker flagged — cannot renew Iqama or exit legally |
| ⚠️ Employer Protection | Reduces liability from day of report |
⚠️ When to File a Huroob Report
- ✅ Worker has left without notice or permission
- ✅ Absent for more than 3 consecutive days without contact
- ✅ Worker has moved out and cannot be reached
- ✅ You have strong reason to believe the worker has run away
⚠️ Critical: Until you file the huroob report, you remain the legal sponsor and are responsible for the worker's actions and any violations they commit in Saudi Arabia. File promptly to protect yourself.
🔄 How to File via Absher
Visit absher.sa or open the Absher app on your phone.
Navigate to 'My Services' → 'Domestic Workers' → 'Report Absconding'.
Input the worker's Iqama number and the date they were last seen.
Confirm and submit. You receive an official case number immediately.
For serious cases, also file a report at the local police station with the Absher case number.
After the huroob report, cancel the worker's Iqama through Absher or Musaned to fully terminate your sponsorship.
✅ What Happens After the Huroob Report?
- 🔴 Worker is flagged in Saudi immigration database
- 🚫 Worker cannot renew Iqama or exit Saudi Arabia without resolving the case
- 📋 Your legal liability as sponsor is significantly reduced
- 💼 You can apply for a new domestic worker via Musaned
- ⚖️ MLSD investigates — worker may be deported if found
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Can I withdraw the huroob report if the worker returns?
Yes — if the worker returns voluntarily, you can withdraw the report through Absher. You must then formally decide whether to continue or terminate the employment contract.
What if my maid absconded due to mistreatment?
MLSD investigates both sides. If the worker files a counter-complaint of abuse or non-payment, MLSD will investigate. Workers have full legal right to report employer violations regardless of huroob status.
Is it illegal for a domestic worker to leave without permission?
Yes — under Saudi law, a domestic worker leaving without employer consent constitutes absconding (huroob), which is a violation of the employment contract and residency terms.
Can an absconded worker find a new employer in Saudi Arabia?
No — a worker with a huroob report cannot legally transfer to a new employer or renew their Iqama until the case is resolved through MLSD.
🏠 Looking to Hire a Domestic Worker in Saudi Arabia?
GCC Domestic connects families across Saudi Arabia with MLSD-verified domestic worker agencies via Musaned. Browse packages, compare workers, and hire legally.
📌 Source: Absher Platform — Saudi Arabia — Updated 2026. Always verify at musaned.com.sa
