Iqama | KSA Expats https://ksaexpats.com Your Guide to Life in Saudi Arabia Fri, 03 Apr 2026 09:49:11 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://ksaexpats.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/cropped-KSA-Expats-Website-Logo-1-32x32.png Iqama | KSA Expats https://ksaexpats.com 32 32 How to Check Your Border Number Online in Saudi Arabia https://ksaexpats.com/check-your-border-number-online/?pk_campaign=feed&pk_kwd=check-your-border-number-online Wed, 04 Mar 2026 07:57:24 +0000 https://ksaexpats.com/check-your-border-number-online/?pk_campaign=feed&pk_kwd=check-your-border-number-online check saudi border numberIf you’ve recently arrived in Saudi Arabia on a new visa, one of the first things you’ll need is your border number (رقم الحدود). This 10-digit code is issued by the General Directorate of Passports (Jawazat) the moment you enter the Kingdom, and it plays a surprisingly important role in your daily life as an ... Read more

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]]> How to Check Your Iqama Red-Green Status in Saudi Arabia (2026) https://ksaexpats.com/check-iqama-color-red-green-yellow-nitaqat/?pk_campaign=feed&pk_kwd=check-iqama-color-red-green-yellow-nitaqat Fri, 13 Feb 2026 06:01:38 +0000 https://ksaexpats.com/check-iqama-color-red-green-yellow-nitaqat/?pk_campaign=feed&pk_kwd=check-iqama-color-red-green-yellow-nitaqat IQAMA RED GREEN NITAQAT COMPANY COLORIf you’re an expatriate living and working in Saudi Arabia, your Iqama (residency permit) is essential to your legal stay and access to services like banking, healthcare, and education. To boost local employment, the government introduced the Nitaqat program in 2011, which classifies private companies based on how many Saudi nationals they employ. What Is ... Read more

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]]> How to Check SIM Cards Registered on Your Iqama in Saudi Arabia https://ksaexpats.com/check-how-many-mobile-sim-registered-on-iqama-citc-website/?pk_campaign=feed&pk_kwd=check-how-many-mobile-sim-registered-on-iqama-citc-website Wed, 14 Jan 2026 05:25:42 +0000 https://ksaexpats.com/check-how-many-mobile-sim-registered-on-iqama-citc-website/?pk_campaign=feed&pk_kwd=check-how-many-mobile-sim-registered-on-iqama-citc-website how to check sims on iqamaUnauthorized SIM cards registered under your Iqama can lead to identity theft, unexpected charges, or even legal complications. In Saudi Arabia, many residents discover mobile numbers they never activated linked to their ID — often without their knowledge. Fortunately, the Communications, Space & Technology Commission (CST) offers free, simple tools to check and manage all ... Read more

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]]> How to Check Health Insurance Status in Saudi Arabia Online https://ksaexpats.com/saudi-health-insurance-check-online/?pk_campaign=feed&pk_kwd=saudi-health-insurance-check-online Sat, 13 Dec 2025 06:24:07 +0000 https://ksaexpats.com/saudi-health-insurance-check-online/?pk_campaign=feed&pk_kwd=saudi-health-insurance-check-online Insurance Check Saudi ArabiaIf you live, work, or visit Saudi Arabia, having valid health insurance is mandatory. The easiest way to verify your insurance status is through the official portal of the Council of Health Insurance (CHI). The CHI online inquiry services allow residents, visitors, and special residency holders to check coverage details in just a few minutes. 1) Health ... Read more

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]]> How to Check Your Iqama Expiry Date Online (With or Without Absher) https://ksaexpats.com/check-iqama-expiry-date-validity/?pk_campaign=feed&pk_kwd=check-iqama-expiry-date-validity Fri, 12 Dec 2025 09:59:12 +0000 https://ksaexpats.com/check-iqama-expiry-date-validity/?pk_campaign=feed&pk_kwd=check-iqama-expiry-date-validity iqama expiryIf you live and work in Saudi Arabia, keeping your iqama valid is essential. An expired iqama can lead to fines, service blocks, and legal issues. Fortunately, Saudi Arabia now offers easy online tools to check your iqama expiry date. You can use the Absher platform or the HRSD website, even without an Absher account. ... Read more

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]]> How to Issue Iqama for a Dependent Using Absher https://ksaexpats.com/how-to-issue-iqama-for-dependent-through-absher/?pk_campaign=feed&pk_kwd=how-to-issue-iqama-for-dependent-through-absher Thu, 31 Jul 2025 12:48:54 +0000 https://ksaexpats.com/how-to-issue-iqama-for-dependent-through-absher/?pk_campaign=feed&pk_kwd=how-to-issue-iqama-for-dependent-through-absher issue dependent iqama through absherThe Absher platform in Saudi Arabia now offers a convenient service that allows a resident head of household to issue an Iqama (residence permit) for a dependent family member who holds a border number. This feature is especially useful for expatriate families when a new family member arrives in the Kingdom on a permanent family ... Read more

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]]> Exit/Re-Entry Visa Renewal Fee for Those on Vacation Has Been Doubled https://ksaexpats.com/exit-reentry-visa-renewal-fee-doubled/?pk_campaign=feed&pk_kwd=exit-reentry-visa-renewal-fee-doubled Mon, 27 Jan 2025 05:02:31 +0000 https://ksaexpats.com/exit-reentry-visa-renewal-fee-doubled/?pk_campaign=feed&pk_kwd=exit-reentry-visa-renewal-fee-doubled ExitRe-Entry VisaA new regulation has come into effect in Saudi Arabia, doubling the fee for renewing the exit/re-entry visa of expatriates who are outside the Kingdom. Previously, the renewal fee for an exit/re-entry visa was 100 Riyals per month. However, the fee has now been increased to 200 Riyals per month. For two months, the fee is 400 Riyals, ... Read more

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]]> Iqama Renewal for Dependents and Domestic Workers Possible from Abroad https://ksaexpats.com/iqama-renewal-dependents-domestic-workers-abroad/?pk_campaign=feed&pk_kwd=iqama-renewal-dependents-domestic-workers-abroad Thu, 09 Jan 2025 02:35:57 +0000 https://ksaexpats.com/iqama-renewal-dependents-domestic-workers-abroad/?pk_campaign=feed&pk_kwd=iqama-renewal-dependents-domestic-workers-abroad Iqama Renewal AbroadThe General Directorate of Passports (Jawazat) has announced that expatriates’ dependents and domestic workers outside Saudi Arabia can now renew their residency permits (Iqama) through the online platforms Absher and Muqeem. In addition, residents who are outside the Kingdom can also extend the validity of single or multiple exit and re-entry visas. The Jawazat clarified ... Read more

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]]> Jawazat Clarifies: No Quarterly Iqama Renewal for Domestic Workers https://ksaexpats.com/iqama-renewal-domestic-workers-quarterly-exemption/?pk_campaign=feed&pk_kwd=iqama-renewal-domestic-workers-quarterly-exemption Tue, 24 Sep 2024 11:38:02 +0000 https://ksaexpats.com/iqama-renewal-domestic-workers-quarterly-exemption/?pk_campaign=feed&pk_kwd=iqama-renewal-domestic-workers-quarterly-exemption JawazatIn a recent inquiry on X (formerly Twitter), a user asked whether the Iqama (residency permit) of domestic workers in Saudi Arabia could be renewed for a duration of three months. This question arose following the introduction of the quarterly Iqama renewal system by Saudi authorities, which allows most expatriates to renew their Iqama for ... Read more

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