Saudi skill test fees rise, but Bangladeshi workers see no wage increase
Despite efforts by Bangladesh to lower the costs, Saudi Arabia has increased skill testing fees for migrant workers without any corresponding rise in wages.
TBS Bangladesh24 September 2026, 7:05 AM0 readsAMP
The cost of mandatory skill testing for migrant workers in Saudi Arabia has increased. This hike comes despite Bangladesh's attempts to negotiate a reduction in these fees. Migrant workers are already burdened with significant expenses related to visas, medical examinations, and training. Reports indicate that while these procedural costs continue to climb, there has been no improvement in the wages earned by Bangladeshi workers.
