How to pay the transfer fees from Iqama to another employer in Saudi Arabia?

Referral transfer fees

Iqama's referral transfer fees increase with each transfer. Here are the fees for each transfer:

• The first transfer costs 2,000 Saudi riyals.
• The 2nd transfer costs 4,000 Saudi riyals.
• From the 3rd transfer onwards, the cost is 6,000 Saudi riyals.

How to pay the transfer fees for an Iqama?

To pay Iqama's transfer fees, we use the online bank accounts of Bank Al Rajhi and Bank SNB Al Ahli.

SNB Al Ahli Bank

To pay the referral transfer fees through SNB Al Ahli Bank;

1. Download the SNB Bank app from Playstore Or iTunes.
2. Log in to your account. Click on "Menu".
3. Select SADAD. Click on "Government Payments".
4. Beneficiary: Immigration control.
5. Service: Transfer of services.
6. Select "Not registered". Iqama ID:
7. Iqama number.

On the next page, the SNB system will show you the fees to be paid. Click the "Confirm" button to pay the fees. To get all the latest news, please join our Telegram group. CLICK HERE

Al Rajhi Bank

To pay the referral transfer fees through Al Rajhi Bank;

1. Download the app from Play Store Or iTunes.
2. Log in to your online banking account.
3. Select the "Payments" option.
4. Press the "Government Payment" button.
5. Click on Alien Control.
6. Select "Service Transfer" from the options.

On the next page, select the following;

• Transaction type: Payment. Iqama ID:
• Iqama number.
• The system will retrieve the details of the Iqama holder and show you the amount to pay for the Iqama transfer.
• You can check the available funds on Absher after making the payment.

Who is responsible for the payment?

In Saudi Arabia, companies typically pay only 2,000 Saudi riyals for the transfer of Iqama sponsorship and ask employees to pay the remaining amount. For example, in the case of a third transfer, the employer pays 2,000 Saudi riyals and the employee pays 4,000 Saudi riyals.

However, according to Article 40(3) of the Saudi Labor Law, the transfer of Iqama is the responsibility of the employer to whom an employee is transferred.

For example, if you are transferred from Kafeel A to Kafeel B, Kafeel B will pay the entire Iqama transfer fee.

Iqama transfer fees for dependents

If you wish to pay the sponsorship transfer fees for one of your dependents currently under your sponsorship, you have 3 options available.

1. Transfer the dependent person so that they become the household manager.
2. Transfer the person responsible for the household so that they become a dependent.
3. Transfer the dependent to a new household manager.