According to the new Iqama renewal rules, the Iqama renewal process has been significantly simplified. Here is the process.
New rules for renewing the Iqama:
We would like to discuss two new rules for renewing the Iqama:
Iqama renewal is possible up to six months in advance. Iqama renewal for expatriates is possible when they are outside of Saudi Arabia.
The MOL has authorized the quarterly renewal of the Iqama.
Requirements for renewing the Iqama:
- Payment of Iqama renewal fees.
- Payment of expenses for dependents.
- Payment of Maktab Amal fees. (usually paid by the kefil 9600 riyal/year)
- Valid health insurance. (approximately 500 riyals paid by the Kefal)
- The professional membership account must be active.
- SOCPA membership for accountants.
- Marmaris Plus or SCFHS membership for medical staff.
- SCE membership for engineers and technicians.
- HIV/AIDS testing for only 10 nationalities.
Renewing the Iqama online:
After fulfilling all the requirements mentioned above, your sponsors (Kefil) will log into the Muqeem account and renew the Iqama.
- The employer will log in to Muqeem https://muqeem.sa/#/login
- Click on «المعاملات الإلكترونية».
- Select «تجديد الإقامة».
- Enter the security code sent to your mobile phone.
- Enter the Iqama number.
- Select the Iqama renewal period: 3, 6, 9, or 12 months. Click the "Submit" button.
That's it, your Iqama has been successfully renewed.
You can check the expiration date of your Iqama card on your Absher account. If your Iqama card is about to expire, you can go to the Jawazat to print a new one. You don't need to get a new card if the expiration date isn't printed on it.
Renewal of the Iqama for expatriates outside Saudi Arabia:
Renewal of the Iqama of an expatriate employee while outside Saudi Arabia: YES
Renewal of the Iqama of an expatriate beneficiary while outside Saudi Arabia: YES
Penalties for an expired Iqama:
If the Iqama expires and is not renewed within 3 days of its expiration, the following penalties will apply. The employer is responsible for paying any fines incurred due to their own delay.
- First offense: 500 SAR fine
- Second time: fine of 1,000 SAR.
- Third time: expulsion of expatriates.
Renewal of the Iqama for a son over 18 years of age:
If you have a dependent son under your sponsorship in the age range of 18 to 25, you must submit the following additional documents to your company's human resources manager.
- An application form
- a school certificate
- ID photo
- Copy of your iqama and your son
- Pay a fee of 500 SAR
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