- A resident alien who works for a government organisation can not be transferred to the private sector.
- Services of a resident alien with a diplomatic residence permit can not be transferred.
- Services of a resident alien student can not be transferred.
- Services of a resident alien who works for a company or an establishment that has temporary operations in the Kingdom can not be transferred.
- To transfer a resident alien to a new service, his career and qualifications must be appropriate for the new job.