How to Check Your Iqama Status Using Your Border Number in Saudi Arabia

M. AMEENLast Updated: November 9, 2024

If you’re new to Saudi Arabia and need to check your Iqama status or find your Iqama number, you’re in the right place. This guide will show you how to verify your Iqama issuance status and validity using just your border number.

Step 1: Obtain Your Border Number

To check your Iqama status, you’ll need your border number, assigned when you enter Saudi Arabia. Follow these steps to find it:

Visit the Absher website at https://absher.sa.
Change the language to English for easier navigation.
Select the “Absher Individuals” option.
On the main page, find the “Query Border Number” option in the Inquiry Services section.
Choose “NON-GCC Citizens” as the category.
Enter your visa number, visa issue date, and the image code that appears.
Click the “Inquire” button to proceed.

Your 10-digit border number will appear on the screen. Note it down, as you’ll need it for the next steps.

Step 2: Check Iqama Issuance Status and Validity

With your border number, you can now check your Iqama status on the Ministry of Labor (MOL) website. Here’s how:

Visit the MOL website at https://www.mol.gov.sa/individualuser/basicinfo.aspx
Tick the checkbox to accept the service agreement and continue.
Change the language to English.
In the top field, enter your Border Number.
Input your date of birth in the appropriate field.
Complete the image code as shown on the screen.
Click on the “Next” button to view your Iqama status.

After completing these steps, you’ll see your Iqama number, issuance status, validity, and other details.

By following these simple steps, you can easily check your Iqama number, issuance status, and validity using your border number, keeping you updated on your legal status in Saudi Arabia.