The Saudi Cabinet has approved a new amendment to double the fees for exit and re-entry extensions and Iqama renewals for expatriates residing outside Saudi Arabia. Here are the details;
One-time exit and re-entry fee
There is no change in the single exit and re-entry issuance fee, which is approximately SR 100/month for a single exit and re-entry visa.
However, the fees for extending the exit and re-entry visa when the expatriate is already outside Saudi Arabia have been increased to SR 200/month.
Multiple exit and re-entry fees
Similarly, there is no change in the single exit and re-entry issuance fees, which are 500 SR for the first 3 months and 200 SR for each additional month.
However, the fees for extending the multiple exit and re-entry visa when the expatriate is already outside Saudi Arabia have been increased to 400 SR/month.
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Iqama Renewal Fees
Similarly, there is no change in the Iqama renewal fees if the expatriate is in Saudi Arabia at the time of Iqama renewal, i.e. 650 SR/year.
However, in the case of the renewal of the Iqama of accompanying expatriates and domestic workers, the fees are increased to 1300 SR if the Iqama is renewed while they are outside of Saudi Arabia.
Who are the companions of expatriates?
The companions of expatriates are not considered dependents. They are individuals who appear under the sponsorship category in Absher. Generally, these are the following individuals listed under your Iqama:
Father/Mother. Brother/Sister. Spouse if travelling together for the first time coming to Saudi Arabia.
