How to renew your Saudi Iqama online in 2022 is the prime question of the expats. However, answer is very simple because this process is normally done by the employer. However, there are few duties of employee or Iqama holder just as fee deposit, medical clearance and deposit of fee for dependents if required. Renewal of residence permit (Iqama) is some cases is a time-consuming process.
In Saudi Arabia the multinational companies normally pay the Iqama fee of their workers. Latest Iqama renewal process and fees in Saudi Arabia is SAR 650 and SAR 8400 to SAR 9600 fee to work permit. However, medical insurance fee is usually SAR 500. So, In Saudi Arabia a company normally pays SAR 10,000 per year for single worker.
The medium of small companies usually asked their workers to pay the Iqama fee, which is about SAR 1,350 for one year. The Iqama fee for the dependent will also collect at the time of renewal. In case the renal of Iqama is delayed then the overseas will all so pay the penalty of SAR 1,000 that is compulsory.
Renewal of Iqama also requires medical clearance certificate from, then nominated hospital or authorized click it is up to the authorities. However, after getting medical certificate you can ask your HR department to start the renewal process online. It normally takes one to two days and you will get the notice via SMS. The employee can also visit the Ministry of Interior website and click on Iqama Renewal under the “Passport” section.
How to check your Iqama status online?
The candidate or overseas employees can check the status of their Iqama though the following steps.
1. Visit the official website of Ministry of Interior Saudi Arabia.
2. The, visit the “Passports” section on the main menu page and click on “Iqama Renewal”.
3. The, click on the “Integrated eServices for Individuals” to be redirected to the Absher portal.
4. If you do not have your account in this website, then create your login ID and password.
5. Sign-in with your login credentials.
6. Enter the received on mobile phone four digit verification code and click on “Query Iqama Expiry Service”
7. Enter your Iqama number and submit randomly generated code.
8. Then, click on “View” to see your Iqama expiry date.
If the Iqama date is extend, then it will reflect by green color. It means that your Iqama has been renewed or updated. The red color indication means that Iqama status is still expire.
FAQs about Iqama renewal
1. What is for me if my Iqama has expired?
The Iqama is an official document, which is renew after one year. However, your company may renew it for two to three years before expiry. If your Iqama is expire, then inform your employer about this. Companies usually renew the Iqama online through Absher Business portal.
2. Can an individual exit the country with expired Iqama?
Yes an overseas work can get exit visa with expired Iqama. This may possible if your Iqama is expire less than one month.
3. What is age limit for Iqama renewal?
The Iqama can renew if the employee ageis less than 60 years. However, companies may offer the service benefits to its workers aged 60 and more than this.
4. Can Iqama be renewed if the company in the Red or Yellow category?
Iqama can be renewed only if the company category is green or platinum. The Yellow category holder will wait for longer time.
