Saudi Iqama / Muqeem Renewal
§ As digitization is taking
on the whole world, all the manual processes in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia are
being replaced by online processes. As of today, sponsors or employers can now
initiate or renew their employees’ Iqama or Muqeem card through the MOFA
website. A Muqeem card is valid for 5 years. If you have not already received
your Muqeem card then you will get it automatically as long as you have a valid
Iqama and the entire process is automated.
§ Consequences of Iqama not
renewed
§ If your sponsor fails to
renew your Iqama then he will be fined where the fine amount is the same as the
renewal amount.
§ For other violations the
fine is double the amount. And if you have had three violations declared
against you then will be deported to your native country.
§ After Iqama / Muqeem has
expired all your Saudi Arabia bank accounts and remittance center accounts will
be frozen until renewal. So before expiry it is mandatory to withdraw all money
from your accounts, then renew Iqama and then submit your new Iqama in the bank
to activate your accounts
§ Iqama must be renewed
atleast 3 days before expiry and the fee for that is 650 SR.
§ Iqama / Muqeem renewal fee
for your other family members (those who are here on family visit visa) is 500
SR per head (above 18 years).
§ If you have a company that
have more than 50% expatriates, then you need to pay 2400 SR as fee for labour
office and if the number of employees is less than 10 then 4 expatriates are
exempt from this fee
§ After submitting renewal
application, get a letter signed by your sponsor that you have applied for
renewal. This letter together with your old Iqama will be your temporary Muqeem
Card.
Natives of countries Vietnam, Thailand, Sudan, Somalia, Nigeria, Nepal,
Kenya, Ethiopia, Eritrea and Djibouti need to take medical tests during
renewal. You can track the status of your renewal application in The MOI
website, once you have registered.
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