An Iqama is a type of official residency permission that is issued to expatriates in countries such as Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. This document enables the individual to dwell and pursue employment within the country. The Iqama card contains personal information such as the individual’s name, portrait, occupation, and information about their sponsor. Expats living in these countries are required to have this document in order to complete a variety of operations, including opening a bank account, obtaining a driver’s license, and gaining access to healthcare services. As a result, it is an extremely important document.
Iqama Issuance and Renewal fee
The fee for iqama issuance or renewal in Saudi Arabia for the year 2024 is SAR 650 per year. This fee can be paid in three equal installments, which are as follows:
- 3 months Iqama fee: SAR 163
- 6 months Iqama fee: SAR 325
- 9 months Iqama fee: SAR 488
- 12 months Iqama fee: SAR 650
You can also renew iqama online using the MOI website
In case any resident misses his renewal period which is 3 days after the iqama expiry date, he should have to pay iqama fines of 500 SAR and 1000 SAR next time.
Every expat should also renew their Health Insurance because Iqama renewal cannot processed by jawazat if Health insurance is expired.
Dependent Iqama fee 2024
Expats who live with their family members have to pay taxes for each individual. For example, if you are bringing any family member for 6 months in Saudi Arabia you should have to pay 2400 SAR for each of them.
- 1200 SAR fee for 3 months for each person.
- 2,400 SAR fee for 6 months for each person.
- 3,600 SAR fee for 9 months for each person.
- 4,800 SAR fee for a year for each person.
Work permit fee 2024
Work permit is also known as maktab amal in Saudi Arabia. The fee is according to your company nitaqat status.
See Also: How to check maktab amal fee
Companies employ < 50% Saudi Citizens
- 3 months fee: 2,400 riyals
- 6 months fee: 4,800 riyals
- 9 months fee: 7,200 riyals
- 12 months fee: 9,600 riyals
Companies employ > 50% Saudi Citizens
- 3 months fee: 2,100 riyals
- 6 months fee: 4,200 riyals
- 9 months fee: 6,300 riyals
- 12 months fee: 8,400 riyals
Small business with < 9 employees
Exempted from paying any fee for up to 2 foreign workers with 1 Saudi National and for 4 foreign workers with 2 Saudi Nationals.
Conclusion
Each and every citizen in Saudi Arabia is required to have insurance coverage, as stipulated by the Saudi Arabian medical system. Although expats have access to public healthcare services, they may be compelled to pay a price in order to receive those services. This is because the quality of public healthcare options can vary. Foreigners are no longer eligible for free public healthcare, and in order to obtain residency permits, expatriates are required to provide documentation that they have health insurance.
plz guide me i need to go final exit with my family july 30, 2017 and my iqama going to expire on october 22, 2017 …… how much money i have to pay and what is the payment procedure?