Iqama
Helpful guides on Iqama (Residence Permit) in Saudi Arabia, including application, managing, renewal, fees, penalties, and more.
Showing 65 articles
-
How to Check Iqama Huroob Status in Saudi Arabia
Huroob is a term used in Saudi Arabia to indicate the status of expatriate workers who run away from their employer. When an employer files a runaway or absconding complaint against an employee, that person becomes an illegal resident. In this article, we explain in detail how you can easily check whether you are under ... <a title="How to Check Iqama Huroob Status in Saudi Arabia" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/check-iqama-huroob-status/" aria-label="Read more about How to Check Iqama Huroob Status in Saudi Arabia">Read more</a>
-
Up To SAR 100K Fine For Employers Who Allow Employees To Work For Others
The General Directorate of Passports (Jawazat) has warned that individual employers who allow their foreign employees to work for others or independently would face fines, jail time, and a ban on future recruitment. The penalties are designed to discourage Saudi employers from engaging in such practices. Employers who are caught will be fined heavily and ... <a title="Up To SAR 100K Fine For Employers Who Allow Employees To Work For Others" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/100k-fine-for-employers-who-allow-workers-to-work-for-others-or-be-self-employed/" aria-label="Read more about Up To SAR 100K Fine For Employers Who Allow Employees To Work For Others">Read more</a>
-
How To Check If You Have A Travel Ban In KSA
The Generalization Report Query Service in Absher The Generalization Report Query function is a feature in the Absher portal that lets you search for legal proceedings and travel bans against your Iqama number. This function enables users to check any legal cases or travel bans against themselves without having to go to any police station. ... <a title="How To Check If You Have A Travel Ban In KSA" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/check-criminal-record-on-iqama-absher/" aria-label="Read more about How To Check If You Have A Travel Ban In KSA">Read more</a>
-
How to Check Available Funds in Your Iqama
Expatriate residents requiring government services in Saudi Arabia, such as Iqama renewal, issuance of exit re-entry visas, and sponsorship transfers, need to deposit fees into their Iqama number using a bank account. If you want to check the available funds on your Iqama, you can do so online, and we have explained how to do ... <a title="How to Check Available Funds in Your Iqama" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/moi-public-query-available-funds-iqama/" aria-label="Read more about How to Check Available Funds in Your Iqama">Read more</a>
-
How To Change Your Photo In Iqama
What is Iqama The Iqama is a residence permit issued by the Ministry of Interior to Foreigners in Saudi Arabia. The Iqama is a plastic card, similar to a credit card, which contains all your details, such as your photo, name and nationality. In this article, we will be talking about how to change your ... <a title="How To Change Your Photo In Iqama" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/how-to-change-photo-in-iqama/" aria-label="Read more about How To Change Your Photo In Iqama">Read more</a>
-
Expat Residents Can Now Change Their Children’s Visit Visa To Iqama
Expats can Change a Child’s Visit Visa to Iqama The general directorate of Passports in Saudi Arabia (Jawazat) has clarified that expat residents can convert their children’s visit visas to residency visas (Iqama). However, this rule only applies to children under 18 if parents have a valid iqama. The new rule makes it much easier ... <a title="Expat Residents Can Now Change Their Children’s Visit Visa To Iqama" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/convert-children-visit-visa-to-iqama/" aria-label="Read more about Expat Residents Can Now Change Their Children’s Visit Visa To Iqama">Read more</a>
