How Long Does Recruitment Take — and Why Does It Get Delayed?
There is no single number. Here are the five stages, where delays actually happen, and what you can do to shorten them.
Recruitment Process
A clear, transparent path from the moment you apply until after your worker arrives home.
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Step 1 — Choose the right service
A domestic worker or a private driver, and the nationality that suits your household — we help you decide.
Typical duration: Same day2
Step 2 — Submit your request
Send your request through the website, WhatsApp or by phone, and our team will contact you to confirm the details.
Typical duration: Same day3
Step 3 — Complete the paperwork
The contract is documented through Musaned and the statutory requirements are completed.
Typical duration: Case by case4
Step 4 — Request follow-up
We track the process continuously and make field visits to source countries to help speed requests along.
Typical duration: Ongoing5
Step 5 — Arrival in the Kingdom
We tell you the arrival date and receive the worker when she lands.
Typical duration: Depends on country6
Step 6 — Reception and handover
We hand the worker over to you following the approved procedure.
Typical duration: Handover day7
Step 7 — After-arrival follow-up
Weekly follow-up during the first month, immediate help from customer service, and a 3-month replacement guarantee.
Typical duration: OngoingRelated reading
Guides that explain the process before you start it
The Process
The Process
How to Recruit a Domestic Worker Through Musaned: A Practical Guide
From opening the request to the worker's arrival: what happens at each stage, the realistic timeline, and where transact
After Arrival
The First Week: A Practical Guide That Prevents Most Later Problems
Most replacement cases trace back to the first week: expectations never stated, routines never explained. Here is what t
Ready to begin?
Send your request and the Wasel team will contact you to agree the right nationality and role and start the process.