Absher Clarifies Iqama Renewal Rules for Domestic Workers and Family Members
Absher has recently provided important clarifications on their official X (formerly Twitter) account, addressing the process of Iqama renewals for domestic workers and family members. The update is aimed at ensuring sponsors can easily manage Iqama renewals using the Absher platform, offering clear instructions for both groups.
These clarifications highlight how sponsors can utilize the Absher platform to streamline the renewal process, particularly for expatriates’ family members and domestic workers.
Key Clarifications on Iqama Renewal:
1. What is the Resident ID service in Absher?
Absher’s Resident ID service allows Saudi sponsors to manage and renew Resident IDs for their family members or domestic workers online. This service helps sponsors complete important tasks like ID renewals easily through the platform.
2. What should be done if the fees for domestic workers’ Iqama are paid but the renewal is not completed?
Absher advises sponsors who have paid the renewal fees but have not yet finalized the process to log in to the platform and complete the renewal. Sponsors must go to the “Workers” section, select “Services,” and proceed with “Residence ID Renewal” to finish the process.
3. When can Iqamas for domestic workers be renewed?
Domestic workers’ Iqamas can be renewed when the remaining validity is less than 14 months. This extended window gives sponsors the flexibility to renew well in advance of expiration.
4. Can family members’ Iqamas be renewed while they are outside Saudi Arabia?
Absher confirmed that family members’ Iqamas can be renewed even if they are outside the Kingdom. Sponsors can access the platform, go to the “Family Members” section under “Resident ID Services,” and complete the renewal process online.
5. Can domestic workers’ Iqamas be renewed for up to 2 years?
Sponsors have the option to renew domestic workers’ Iqamas for either 12 or 24 months. However, Absher notes that the total validity of the Iqama should not exceed 24 months at any point.
These updates from Absher make the Iqama renewal process more efficient and accessible, helping sponsors stay on top of their documentation responsibilities. By using the Absher platform, sponsors can manage renewals for family members and domestic workers without hassle, ensuring that Iqamas remain up to date.
For more information, visit the Absher platform or follow their official X account for future updates.
Source: Absher’s official X account (@Absher).
