Calculate your total Iqama issuance and renewal cost including the work permit levy, dependent fees and Absher service charges — based on the latest Ministry of Interior rates.
Covers Iqama fee · Work permit levy · Dependent levy · Absher processing fee · Health insurance estimate
SAR 400 per dependent per month · First 90 days free for newly arrived dependents
⚠️ Renew before expiry: First-time late renewal incurs a SAR 500 fine. Repeated delays escalate to SAR 1,000. A third offence can result in deportation.
Ministry of Interior · MHRSD · Latest published rates
| Worker Category | 3 Months | 6 Months | 9 Months | 12 Months | Paid By |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Company / Institution Employee | SAR 163 | SAR 325 | SAR 488 | SAR 650 | Employer |
| Agricultural Sector Worker | SAR 163 | SAR 325 | SAR 488 | SAR 650 | Employer |
| Domestic Worker (driver, housekeeper, guard) | SAR 150 | SAR 300 | SAR 450 | SAR 600 | Employer |
| Duration | SAR 700/mo Rate | SAR 800/mo Rate | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Months | SAR 2,100 | SAR 2,400 | Minimum payment period |
| 6 Months | SAR 4,200 | SAR 4,800 | — |
| 9 Months | SAR 6,300 | SAR 7,200 | — |
| 12 Months (Annual) | SAR 8,400 | SAR 9,600 | SAR 700 if Saudization met; SAR 800 if expats exceed Saudis |
| Duration | 1 Dependent | 2 Dependents | 3 Dependents | 4 Dependents |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Months | SAR 1,200 | SAR 2,400 | SAR 3,600 | SAR 4,800 |
| 6 Months | SAR 2,400 | SAR 4,800 | SAR 7,200 | SAR 9,600 |
| 9 Months | SAR 3,600 | SAR 7,200 | SAR 10,800 | SAR 14,400 |
| 12 Months (Annual) | SAR 4,800 | SAR 9,600 | SAR 14,400 | SAR 19,200 |
| Service | Fee (SAR) | Paid By |
|---|---|---|
| Iqama renewal — Absher processing fee | SAR 51.75 | Employee / Employer |
| New Iqama issuance — Absher processing fee | SAR 51.75 | Employee / Employer |
| Exit & re-entry visa extension | SAR 103.50 | Employee |
| Final exit visa | SAR 70.00 | Employee |
| Updating passport information | SAR 69.00 | Employee |
| Profession (job title) change | SAR 1,000 | Employee |
| Adding dependent born outside Saudi Arabia | SAR 2,000 | Employee |
| Sponsorship transfer — 1st time | SAR 2,000 | New Employer |
| Sponsorship transfer — 2nd time | SAR 4,000 | New Employer |
| Sponsorship transfer — 3rd time & onwards | SAR 6,000 | New Employer |
| Medical examination (new Iqama issuance) | SAR 200–500 | Employer |
| Offence | Penalty | Additional Consequence |
|---|---|---|
| 1st late renewal (employee) | SAR 500 | Fine per instance |
| 2nd late renewal (employee) | SAR 1,000 | Fine per instance |
| 3rd late renewal (employee) | SAR 1,000 | + Possible deportation |
| Not carrying Iqama | SAR 1,000 | Fine per incident |
| Employer — undocumented worker | Up to SAR 100,000 | Per worker · business closure risk |
Saudi Labor Law Article 40 requires employers to pay the Iqama fee, work permit levy, and health insurance. Deducting these from an employee's salary is prohibited.
Saudi Arabia allows renewal in 3, 6, 9, or 12-month periods for most workers, letting you align costs with salary cycles.
Since December 2025, the Cabinet permanently cancelled the work permit levy for companies with a valid Industrial License.
Newly registered dependents are exempt from the SAR 400/month levy for the first 90 days. The fee applies from day 91.
The base Iqama renewal fee is SAR 650/year for company and institution employees, and SAR 600/year for domestic workers — both paid by the employer. On top of this, the employer pays the work permit levy: SAR 9,600/year (SAR 800/month) if expats outnumber Saudis, or SAR 8,400/year (SAR 700/month) if Saudization targets are met.
Under Saudi Labor Law Article 40, the work permit levy is paid by the employer. It is illegal to deduct this fee from an employee's salary. Industrial sector companies are permanently exempt since December 2025.
The dependent levy is SAR 400 per dependent per month, paid by the employee. For one dependent that is SAR 4,800/year; two is SAR 9,600/year; three is SAR 14,400/year. Newly arrived dependents enjoy a 90-day grace period.
A SAR 500 fine applies for the first late renewal. Repeated delays attract SAR 1,000 each, and a third offence can result in deportation. Additional consequences include frozen bank accounts, suspended Absher access, and travel bans.
Yes. Saudi Arabia allows renewal for 3, 6, 9, or 12 months. Pro-rated costs for a company employee are SAR 163 (3M), SAR 325 (6M), SAR 488 (9M), and SAR 650 (12M).
The Ministry of Interior charges SAR 51.75 as a processing fee for Iqama renewals and new issuances through Absher (effective January 2025). Exit and re-entry extension is SAR 103.50.
Disclaimer: This calculator provides estimates based on the latest available fee structure. Health insurance premiums vary by provider. Actual fees may differ based on employer Saudization level, employment category, and regulatory changes. Always verify current fees through official platforms: Absher, Muqeem, and MHRSD / Qiwa. This page is informational only and is not legal or financial advice.
