Saudi Arabia is constantly growing in its digital journey. Iqama is a very important card for residents in Saudi Arabia. People carry Iqama Card and they have to show it to authorities when needed. Earlier, it was mandatory to carry your iqama card (physical iqama) with you and you were subject to legal actions if not able to furnish your iqama to authorities. However, Saudi Digital Iqama has been made available in Saudi Arabia through its Absher Platform which serves the same purpose more efficiently.
What is Saudi Digital Iqama?
In Absher Platform, Saudi authorities have made available different types of services for its citizens and residents. Out of dozens of such great services, one much needed service is Digital Documents. You can have your digital documents like Digital Iqama, Digital Istimrah etc. in your Absher Application. Yo must ensure that you Activate Digital Iqama through Absher.
Digital Iqama is your identity as a resident in Saudi Arabia. Whether you are a worker in Saudi Arabia or you live as a dependent; you can have your digital iqama activated on Absher. Once you activate it; you can use this digital identity whenever required. E.g. if you are asked by police to present your iqama and you don’t have your iqama card physically available, you can simply show your digital iqama.
Additional Important Points About Iqama (Specifically Saudi Digital Iqama) in Saudi Arabia
- Your digital iqama is just a digital version of your physical iqama and serve the same purpose. It can rightly identify you and you can use it to show the authorities and prove your legal status.
- If your iqama gets expired, your digital iqama also becomes invalid. You should check iqama expiry date well in time and ensure that your iqama is renewed before its expiry to avoid any fines and legal consequences.
- Your digital iqama is also made available on Tawakkalna application under digital documents.
- In Absher, you can open your digital iqama even if you are not connected to internet.
- Note that you need to show your digital iqama from app and a screenshot of the iqama won’t be accepted by authorities.