Iqama also known as resident permit is the most important card for any expat living in Saudi Arabia. Iqama must be valid in order to have a legal status in KSA. Iqama renewal in Saudi Arabia is required on periodic basis. In this Saudi Iqama Fees 2023 article, we will explain about the cost of iqama and iqama renewal in Saudi Arabia. This information about Saudi Arabia Iqama Renewal Fees 2023 is based on the fee structure currently in place. For future, changes in the iqama fees in Saudi Arabia, updates will be shared as and when available.

Saudi Iqama Fees 2023: Iqama Issuance and Iqama Renewal Fees 2023 Details

In majority of the cases, employees in Saudi Arabia are lucky to have iqama fees paid by the employer i.e. by Kafeel. As it is a legal responsibility of Kafeel to ensure his employees have valid iqama and iqama is renewed in timely manner.

However, it is always important to know how much is iqama renewal fees and what type of costs are associated with renewal of iqama in Saudi Arabia. You should check iqama expiry date and ensure that your iqama gets renewed before it is expired to avoid any legal issues.

Iqama Fees in Saudi Arabia can be further categorized in different types including MOI Iqama Fees, Maktab Amal Fees (Work Permit Fees) and Dependent Levy (also known as Family Fees or Dependent Fees).

Saudi Iqama Fees 2023: MOI Iqama Fees to Issue Saudi Iqama and Renew Saudi Iqama

MOI (Ministry of Interior) iqama fees is a yearly fees which can also be paid on periodic basis now. MOI Iqama fees is SR 650 per year (i.e. for 12 months). If you want to pay Iqama fees on quarterly basis, it will be calculated as below:

Saudi Iqama Fees for 3 months: SR 163
Saudi Iqama Fees for 6 months: SR 325
Saudi Iqama Fees for 9 months: SR 488

Maktab Amal Fees (Work Permit Fees) for Saudi Iqama

For Saudi Iqama renewal, work permit fees also known as Maktab Amal Fees also needs to be paid. Work Permit fee is 800 SR per month which is calculated as 9600 Saudi Riyal per year. Work Permit Fees can also be paid periodically for 3 months, 6 months, 9 months or for a whole year.

However, it is important to mention here that depending on the level of Saudization in a company, Work Permit Fees has some discounts. E.g. if a company has 50% Saudization, then Maktab Amal Fees per month is reduced to 700 SR.

Saudi Arabia Dependent Fees 2023: Family Fees for Iqama Renewal in 2023

For those people who have family (dependents) with them in Saudi Arabia, dependent fees also needs to be paid. Dependent Fees is also known as dependent levy, dependent tax, family tax or family levy.

Expat has to pay 400 SR per dependent per month. For example, if you have a wife and a baby with you on a permanent family visa in Saudi Arabia, you have to pay 800 SR per month for your two dependents.

Iqama Fees 2023 for Saiq Khas (House Driver), Gardener, Maid

For some small domestic worker professions like family driver (Saiq Khas), Gardener, House maid etc. Iqama Fees is less. For such professions there is no Work Permit Fees.

Also, for small employers with less than 5 employers, such exemption exist.