Saudi Arabia is the home of a large number of expatriates. Each expatriate living in Saudi Arabia should be aware of services and fees offered by different government departments to avoid middlemen and extra extra charges. Service fees you can deposit through your bank account. At a later time if you want to refund the deposited amount, the refund is possible only through the same account. Now almost all services are available online.
To avail government services online, register with the Ministry of Interior Online Service – Absher
Here are some of the Important Fees and Services for both Existing and New Expatriates in Saudi Arabia
Iqama Fees (Iqama Issuance and Renewal Fees)
The residence permit in Saudi Arabia is known as Iqama. Iqama issuance or renewal requires some fee payments. Here are the Ministry of Labor fees (Work Permit Fees) for Iqama. If the Iqama is already expired, there will be a penalty of SR 500 for the first time and SR 1,000 for the second time along with below fees: Read: Iqama Fees in Saudi Arabia for 2019 and 2020
| DESCRIPTION | FEE IN SAR |
| First Iqama Fees for domestic workers | 600.00 |
| Iqama renewal fees for domestic workers / house drivers | 650.00 |
| First Iqama and Iqama renewal fees for employees working in businesses | 650.00 |
Work Permit Fee for 2019 & 2020
Besides Ministry of Interior fees, Work Permit Fees are mandatory for all expat employees other than domestic labors and those who work in small establishments (less than 5 employee establishments)
| DESCRIPTION | MONTHLY FEE IN SAR |
| Starting from January 01, 2019 | 600.00 |
| Starting from January 01, 2020 | 800.00 |
Expat Dependent Fees
Expatriate residents in Saudi Arabia are required to pay dependent fees for family members under their sponsorship. Dependent Fees are applicable for each and every number, including infant children.
| DESCRIPTION | MONTHLY FEE IN SAR |
| Dependent Fees from July 01, 2019 | 300.00 |
| Dependent fees from July 01, 2020 | 400.00 |
Visa Fees
Employment visa fees in Saudi Arabia.
| DESCRIPTION | FEE IN SAR |
| Domestic Workers Visa Fees | 2,300.00 |
| Permanent Family Visa Fees | 2,000.00 |
Single Exit Re-Entry Visa
Expatriates residents living in Saudi Arabia Required Exit / Re-entry permit to leave the country temporarily.
| DESCRIPTION | FEE IN SAR |
| For the first two months | 200.00 |
| For each additional month | 100.00 |
Multiple Exit-Re-Entry Visas
If you are a frequent traveler, multiple exit-reentry will be a good option for you.
| DESCRIPTION | FEE IN SAR |
| For Three Months | 500.00 |
| For Each Additional Months | 200.00 |
Final Exit Visa
If you wish to leave Saudi Arabia permanently, you will require a Final Exit permit.
| DESCRIPTION | FEE IN SAR |
| Final Exit Visa | Free |
Sponsorship Transfer
You can transfer your sponsorship to another person or company on certain conditions.
| DESCRIPTION | FEE IN SAR |
| For First Time Sponsorship Transfer | 2,000.00 |
| For a Second Time Sponsorship Transfer | 4,000.00 |
| For a Third or More | 6,000.00 |
Profession Change
Your employer can change the profession through the Ministry of Labor online service. There are some restrictions for certain professions. Some professions may require attested certificates.
| DESCRIPTION | FEE IN SAR |
| Profession Change Service Fees | 1,000.00 |
Transit Visa
If you wish to stay hours or days in Saudi Arabia while travelling to another destination, you may choose Transit Visa. If you wish, you can also go to Umrah on a transit visa. Here is the procedure to obtain a Saudi Arabia Transit Visa.
| DESCRIPTION | FEE IN SAR |
| Transit Visa (72 hrs Visa) | 300.00 |
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