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The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) provides residence permit to expatriates with an employment visa. This is one of the most important documents, together with your Visa and Passport, which you need to have while staying in KSA. Iqama usually lasts between 1 to 2 years and must be valid while you’re still residing in the country. To keep updated on the validity of your residence permit, all you have to do is go to the KSA’s Ministry of Interior online.
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Get your Iqama. The Iqama ID is a white card with yellowish hologram imprints. It contains your ID picture with words “Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Ministry of Interior” and “Residence Permit” printed on it. -
Find your Iqama number. Your Iqama number is a 10-digit numerical combination found at the bottom center section on the front face of the residence card or sometimes below your picture.Advertisement -
Visit KSA’s Ministry of Interior website. Once you’ve identified your Iqama number, open a web browser on your computer and visit the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Interior website at https://www.moi.gov.sa/wps/vanityurl/en/home .
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Change the language. Select “English” on the top left hand of the to change its language to English. -
Access the site’s online services. Click on “E-Services” from the menu tabs at the top of the MOI’s site home page to view the various online services offered by the Ministry. -
View the online Iqama status service. Select “Passport” from the left menu panel and choose “Query Iqama Expiry Service” from the sub-list. -
Check your Iqama validity. Enter your Iqama number and the randomly generated image code you’ll see on the page (for security verification) on the allocated text fields and click the “View” button. [1] X Research source- Your Iqama’s validity status will be displayed on the same page.
Community Q&A
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QuestionHow can I check the huroob status of my iqama?This answer was written by one of our trained team of researchers who validated it for accuracy and comprehensiveness.wikiHow Staff EditorStaff AnswerHuroob means you have been absent from work without your supervisor’s permission. If your supervisor files a huroob report against you, you can find out by going to the Ministry of Labor website and enter your iqama number. If your employer reported you as huroob, you should see a message about it when you log in.
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QuestionCan I check the expiry date of my iqama online?This answer was written by one of our trained team of researchers who validated it for accuracy and comprehensiveness.wikiHow Staff EditorStaff AnswerGo to the Absher.sa website and click the “Individual” button. Register if you haven’t already done so, then log in. From there, you should be able to view information about your iqama, including the expiry date.
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QuestionWhat’s the penalty for letting my iqama expire?This answer was written by one of our trained team of researchers who validated it for accuracy and comprehensiveness.wikiHow Staff EditorStaff AnswerIf your employer doesn’t renew your iqama on time, they will be fined double the standard iqama fees. If you fail to prove that you hold a current iqama, you may be fined 1000 S.R. for the first instance, 2000 for the second, and 3000 for the third.
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Tips
- Make sure that all your important documents are always up-to-date and valid to avoid facing any illegal residency charges.Thanks
- Make your way to the Ministry of Interior office and renew your residency once you find your Iqama nearing its expiration date.Thanks
About This Article
If you have a residence permit in Saudi Arabia, you can check your Iqama status on the Kingdom’s Ministry of Interior website. If the website’s not already in English, you can change it by clicking “English” in the top-left corner. From the home page, click on “E-services,” then “Passports,” then “Query Iqama Expiry Service.” Then, just enter your 10-digit Iqama number, which you can find at the bottom-center of your residence card. If it’s not there, it may also be below your picture. For more tips, including how to avoid facing any illegal residency charges, read on.
