How long do I have to make a claim in Saudi Arabia?
General limitation rules in Saudi Arabia. Indicative only: exceptions, suspensions and recent reforms are common, so confirm your deadline with a lawyer.
- Contract claims
- 10 years
- Non-contractual damages (tort)
- 3 years (from knowledge). 3 years from knowledge, 10-year long-stop.
- Personal injury
- 3 years (from knowledge)
- Employment (e.g. dismissal)
- 12 months. Most labour claims: within 12 months of the end of employment.
- Fraud (civil claim)
- 3 years (from knowledge)