Online verification via CHI and Absher – Residents, visitors, Umrah, tourism
In Saudi Arabia, health insurance is OBLIGATORY For the majority of expatriates, visitors, and visa holders, invalid insurance can lead to:
- the blocking of the renewal of the Iqama,
- refusals of medical care,
- administrative complications on official platforms.
👉 Good news: it is possible to check for free and online the validity of your health insurance in a few minutes thanks to official Saudi platforms.
This Medinatouna guide explains How to check your health insurance step by step, depending on your status.
🔎 Why check your health insurance in Saudi Arabia?
Health insurance verification is essential for:
- THE foreign residents (Iqama),
- THE visitors and families,
- the holders of tourist visa,
- the pilgrims Umrah and Hajj,
- the holders of Premium Residence.
Health insurance is directly connected to government systems. Expired or incorrectly registered insurance can blocking important steps, even if you have paid for your coverage.
🏛️ Official platforms you should know
1️⃣ Council of Health Insurance (CHI / CCHI)
THE Council of Health Insurance is the official authority that oversees all private health insurance in Saudi Arabia.
It allows you to:
- check if insurance exists.,
- consult the insurance company,
- see the exact validity dates,
- to know the status (active or expired).
👉 This is the main reference to check health insurance.
2️⃣ Absher
Absher is the government platform used for:
- the Iqama,
- visas,
- dependents,
- administrative procedures.
It allows you to check if the insurance is officially recognized in the systems of the Ministry of the Interior.
👉 Valid insurance for the CHI but not recognized on Absher may block your progress.
✅ How to check your health insurance on the CHI website
🔹 For residents with Iqama
Steps:
- Access the service Insurance Information Inquiry of the CHI
- Enter the Iqama number
- Enter the security code
- To validate
Information displayed:
- name of the insurance company,
- police number,
- type of cover,
- status (active / expired),
- start and end dates.
🔹 For visitors, family visas, tourism, Umrah and Hajj
The CHI offers a specific service for visas.
Accepted documents:
- passport number,
- visa number,
- border number.
Results :
- visa-related insurance,
- company,
- validity status,
- coverage period.
👉 Essential before a trip or a medical consultation.
🔹 Special case: Premium Residence
The holders of the Premium Residence (Special Residency) have a dedicated service:
- verification via driver's license or passport number,
- Acceptance of sharing personal data is required.
🟢 Check your health insurance via Absher
Service : Public Query Health Insurance Validity
This service allows you to check if the insurance is registered and administratively valid.
Concerned :
- holder of the Iqama,
- marry,
- children,
- domestic workers.
Procedure :
- Login to Absher Individuals account
- Section Inquiries
- Query Health Insurance
- Beneficiary selection
- Checking the expiry date
⚠️ Common problems and solutions
❌ Active insurance on CHI but absent on Absher
➡️ Synchronization delay or update error
✔️ Solution: Contact the insurer or employer
❌ Expired insurance
➡️ Urgent renewal needed
✔️ Anticipate renewal before the deadline
📌 Medinatouna Tips
- Always check on CHI + Absher
- Don't wait until the last day to renew
- Keep a screenshot of the validity
- Check the insurance before an Umrah or tourist trip
❓ Frequently Asked Questions (SEO)
Is health insurance mandatory in Saudi Arabia?
Yes, for the majority of visas and for all residents.
Can I renew my Iqama without valid insurance?
No. An expired insurance policy prevents renewal.
Do visitors have automatic insurance?
Yes, it is usually included with the visa, but must be checked.
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