Iqama Fee in Saudi Arabia Updated 2023

Saudi Iqama Renewal Fee & Process

Iqama validity is very important in Saudi Arabia if expired then you are illegal here. In this post, we will guide you through the important steps of Iqama renewal, Dependent fee, Insurance fee, etc.

What is Iqama Fee?

The below table describes the Iqama fee

Iqama is quite expensive nowadays. It depends on your company category. But on average it cost 10,000 SAR nowadays in 2022. The family Levi fee is 300 SAR per head per month. Levi’s fee is expected to increase in July 2022.
If Saudi Employees in your company are more than 50%:

If Saudi Employees in your company are less than 50%:

Iqama Fee for Saiq Khas, Maid, Gardener, Farmer, etc:

Iqama Fee for small setups | Maximum 5 workers including the Owner:

Ministry of Labor fee is also exempted from Industry workers.

Note: This fee may vary a little like medical insurance may go up to SAR600/-.

How to Check Iqama Expiry

The fee per head is 400 SAR per month nowadays and it is supposed to increase to 500 in 2022. You can read more about Iqama here Saudi Iqama

New Born Baby

The Iqama fee for a baby is 2000 SAR. When born in Saudi Arabia or even coming from any other country for a new Iqama.

Family Fee

The spouse fee is 400 SAR per month and it will be different for newborns to school-going kids.

Iqama Transfer Fee

Iqama transfer fee is;

• 2000 SAR for the first transfer
• 4000 SAR for the second transfer
• 6000 SAR for the third transfer

The fourth and any other transfer fee is the same 6000 SAR. There is no limit to taking as many transfers but you have to pay the fee every time.