SR 3000 Fine and 6 Weeks Jail for Not-Carrying Iqama

Penalty for Not Carrying Iqama

According to the General Directorate of Passports (Jawazat) SR 3000 or six weeks in prison or together would be fined for non-carrying Iqama (Residence Permit).

This applies even if caught for the first time: Check the Iqama Expiry date

It is always advisable to carry the original Iqama card while traveling within the Kingdom.