Dependent Iqama Archives

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 Clarifies Iqama Renewal Rules for Domestic Workers and Family Members Read More »

Expatriates can pay the dependent fee quarterly

Expatriates can now pay the dependent fee quarterly

Iqama, Dependent Iqama, Jawazat

According to Jawazat, expatriates in Saudi Arabia can make quarterly payments of the fee for their dependents and companions when they renew their Iqama on a quarter-of-a-year basis. The monthly fee for dependents and companions is SR 400 per person. Jawazat clarified that those who fall under the definition of dependents include wife, sons under

Expatriates can now pay the dependent fee quarterly Read More »

How to Calculate Expat Dependent Fee in Saudi Arabia

Expat Dependent Fee: How to Check and Pay

Dependent Levy, Dependent Iqama, Iqama

For expatriates living in Saudi Arabia, bringing your family along can be a wonderful experience, but it does come with some responsibilities. One of the essential requirements is paying a dependent fee, often referred to as a dependent levy, for each family member under your sponsorship. This includes your spouse, children, and even parents. Before

Expat Dependent Fee: How to Check and Pay Read More »

Procedure to Extend Exit Re-Entry Visas for Dependents Outside Saudi Arabia

Procedure to Extend Exit Re-Entry Visa for Dependents Outside Saudi Arabia

Exit Re-Entry Visa, Dependent Iqama, Saudi Arabia, Saudi Visa

The Ministry of Interior’s online platform, Absher, has launched a new service ‘Extend Exit Re-Entry Visa‘ which allows extending Exit Re-Entry visas for dependents who are outside Saudi Arabia. CHECK EXIT RE-ENTRY VISA STATUS ONLINE Visa fees must be deposited in order to extend the exit re-entry visas of dependents. Below is the procedure for

Procedure to Extend Exit Re-Entry Visa for Dependents Outside Saudi Arabia Read More »

Dependent's over 25 years old must transfer iqama for renewal

Dependents over 25 must transfer sponsorship to be able to renew Iqama

Saudi Arabia, Dependent Iqama, Iqama

The General Directorate of Passports (Jawazat) has explained an important condition for renewing the iqama of a dependent resident over 25. According to Jawazat, if the head of the family needs to renew the iqama of all dependents, and one of his son or daughter has exceeded the age of 25 years, then his or her

Dependents over 25 must transfer sponsorship to be able to renew Iqama Read More »