Iqama | KSA Expats https://ksaexpats.com Your Guide to Life in Saudi Arabia Wed, 24 Jun 2026 07:17:01 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 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 Get a Driving License in Saudi Arabia (2026) https://ksaexpats.com/driving-license-in-saudi-arabia/ Tue, 19 May 2026 08:37:17 +0000 https://ksaexpats.com/driving-license-in-saudi-arabia/ how_to_get_a_driving_license_in_saudi_arabiaSo you’ve arrived in the Kingdom. The sun is blazing, the highways are wide, and everyone around you seems to be driving with great confidence — and sometimes, surprisingly fast speeds. At some point, you’re going to need to get behind the wheel yourself. Getting a driving license in Saudi Arabia as an expat is ... Read more

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]]> How to Check Huroob Status in Saudi Arabia (2026) https://ksaexpats.com/check-iqama-huroob-status/ Sun, 10 May 2026 11:22:39 +0000 https://ksaexpats.com/check-iqama-huroob-status/ how_to_check_huroob_status_in_saudi_arabiaMost expats in Saudi Arabia don’t think about huroob until something goes wrong — a blocked Iqama renewal, a failed job transfer, or a sudden restriction on Absher. That’s usually when the search begins. Here’s how to check your status quickly using three official Saudi platforms. What Is Huroob? Huroob (هروب) means “runaway” or “absconding” ... Read more

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]]> Saudi Border Number Check Online: Find Your Border Number Easily https://ksaexpats.com/check-your-border-number-online/ Wed, 04 Mar 2026 07:57:24 +0000 https://ksaexpats.com/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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]]> Check Iqama Red Green Status: Saudi Nitaqat Color Guide 2026 https://ksaexpats.com/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/ 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 How Many SIMs Are Linked to Your Iqama in 2026 https://ksaexpats.com/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/ how to check sims on iqamaWhen did you last check how many SIM cards are linked to your Iqama? If the answer is “never,” you’re not alone—but it’s something every resident should do. An unknown SIM registered in your name could be misused for fraud, illegal activities, or unpaid bills, and you may be held responsible. In Saudi Arabia, every ... Read more

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]]> How to Check Health Insurance Status in Saudi Arabia Online https://ksaexpats.com/saudi-health-insurance-check-online/ Sat, 13 Dec 2025 06:24:07 +0000 https://ksaexpats.com/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/ Fri, 12 Dec 2025 09:59:12 +0000 https://ksaexpats.com/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/ Thu, 31 Jul 2025 12:48:54 +0000 https://ksaexpats.com/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/ Mon, 27 Jan 2025 05:02:31 +0000 https://ksaexpats.com/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/ Thu, 09 Jan 2025 02:35:57 +0000 https://ksaexpats.com/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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