Iqama validity is very important in Saudi Arabia as if expired then you are illegal here. In this post, we will guide you through the important steps about Iqama renewal, Dependent fee, Insurance fee, etc.
What is Iqama Fee?
The below table describes the Iqama fee
Iqama is quite expensive nowadays. It depends on your company category. But on average it cost 10,000 SAR nowadays in 2020. The family Levi fee is 300 SAR per head per month. Levi’s fee is expected to increase in July 2020.
Also read: Check Iqama Expiry Status Online 2024
If Saudi Employees in your company are more than 50%:
| Ministry of Interior | Ministry of Labor | Average Medical Insurance | Total Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAR 650/- | SAR 8,400/- | SAR 450/- | SAR 9,500/- |
If Saudi Employees in your company are less than 50%:
| Ministry of Interior | Ministry of Labor | Average Medical Insurance | Total Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAR 650/- | SAR 9,600/- | SAR 450/- | SAR 10,700/- |
Iqama Fee for Saiq Khas, Maid, Gardener, Farmer, etc.
| Ministry of Interior | Ministry of Labor | Average Medical Insurance | Total Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAR 600/- | SAR 00/- | SAR 450/- | SAR 1,050/- |
Iqama Fee for small setups | Maximum 5 workers including the Owner:
| Ministry of Interior | Ministry of Labor | Average Medical Insurance | Total Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAR 650/- | SAR 00/- | SAR 450/- | SAR 1,100/- |
Ministry of Labor fee is also exempted from Industry workers.
Note: This fee may vary a little like medical insurance may go up to SAR600/-.
Dependent Iqama Fee
The per-head fee is 400 SAR per month. If you want to pay the fee every 3 months, the fee will be as follows:
- 3-month fee: SAR 1,200.
- 6-month fee: SAR 2,400.
- 9-month fee: SAR 3,600.
- 12-month fee: SAR 4,800.
New Born Baby
The iqama fee for a baby is 2000 SAR. When born in Saudi Arabia or from another country for a new Iqama.
Family Fee
The spouse fee is 400 SAR per month and it will be different from Newborns to school-going kids.
Iqama Transfer Fee
The iqama transfer fee is;
- 2000 SAR for the first transfer
- 4000 SAR for the second transfer
- 6000 SAR for the third transfer
The fourth and any other transfer fee is the same 6000 SAR. There is no limit to taking as many transfers but you have to pay the fee every time.