How to Check Your Iqama Status

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Last Updated: December 10, 2024 Fact Checked

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) provides residence permit to expatriates with an employment visa. This is one of the most important documents, together with your Visa and Passport, which you need to have while staying in KSA. Iqama usually lasts between 1 to 2 years and must be valid while you’re still residing in the country. To keep updated on the validity of your residence permit, all you have to do is go to the KSA’s Ministry of Interior online.

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The Iqama ID is a white card with yellowish hologram imprints. It contains your ID picture with words “Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Ministry of Interior” and “Residence Permit” printed on it.
Your Iqama number is a 10-digit numerical combination found at the bottom center section on the front face of the residence card or sometimes below your picture.

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Once you’ve identified your Iqama number, open a web browser on your computer and visit the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Interior website at https://www.moi.gov.sa/wps/vanityurl/en/home.

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Select “English” on the top left hand of the to change its language to English.
Click on “E-Services” from the menu tabs at the top of the MOI’s site home page to view the various online services offered by the Ministry.
Select “Passport” from the left menu panel and choose “Query Iqama Expiry Service” from the sub-list.
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Check your Iqama validity. Enter your Iqama number and the randomly generated image code you’ll see on the page (for security verification) on the allocated text fields and click the “View” button.^{[1]
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- Your Iqama’s validity status will be displayed on the same page.

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How can I check the huroob status of my iqama?

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Huroob means you have been absent from work without your supervisor’s permission. If your supervisor files a huroob report against you, you can find out by going to the Ministry of Labor website and enter your iqama number. If your employer reported you as huroob, you should see a message about it when you log in.

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Can I check the expiry date of my iqama online?

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Go to the Absher.sa website and click the “Individual” button. Register if you haven’t already done so, then log in. From there, you should be able to view information about your iqama, including the expiry date.

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What’s the penalty for letting my iqama expire?

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If your employer doesn’t renew your iqama on time, they will be fined double the standard iqama fees. If you fail to prove that you hold a current iqama, you may be fined 1000 S.R. for the first instance, 2000 for the second, and 3000 for the third.

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Make your way to the Ministry of Interior office and renew your residency once you find your Iqama nearing its expiration date.

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