Iqama renewal fee for expat’s dependents also doubled if they are outside the kingdom The fee doubles per each additional month if the expatriate is outside Saudi Arabia and the iqama is still valid.

DHAKA, Aug 4, 2026 (BSS) – Saudi Arabia has eased the “iqama” for Bangladeshi workers under a revised rule allowing new ...

In Saudi Arabia, the Iqama is more than just a residency permit — it is the central document that governs the life and work of every foreign national living in the Kingdom. From legal status to access ...

Saudi Arabia has made it easier for foreign residents to report lost Iqamas by shifting the service to the government’s ...

JEDDAH — There will be a grace period of three days before the fine of not renewing iqama (residence permit) on time is imposed, according to the passport department (Jawazat). A fine of SR500 will be ...

RIYADH: In a bid to facilitate the expatriates amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the Saudi passport authorities have started automatically extending the validity of residency permit (Iqama), exit and ...

After Foreign Minister Khawaja Asif and Interior Minister Ahsan Iqbal, another federal minister has allegedly been found in possession of an iqama (permit to work abroad). An iqama has surfaced, a ...

Riyadh: Saudi Arabia has introduced flexible residency permit (iqama) renewal options for domestic workers, allowing employers to issue or renew permits for periods starting from three months through ...

The Iqama is Saudi Arabia’s official residency permit for foreign nationals, issued by the Ministry of Interior. It allows expatriates to live and work legally in the Kingdom, access essential ...