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How can I check my Iqama status?

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Sophia Hammond

Updated on May 17, 2026

How can I check my Iqama status?

You can check your Iqama status online by following a few simple steps:

  1. Go to the official website of the KSA Ministry of Interior.
  2. Change the language to English, if you cannot read Arabic.
  3. Go to the “Passports” section, from the menu tabs.
  4. Click on “Query Iqama Expiry Service” in the dropdown list.

What happens if iqama expired?

However, The fine is to remind him that he should have to renew IQAMA on time next time; if the person failed to renew the IQAMA next year, then the IQAMA penalty fine will be doubled….Expiration of Iqama.

YearIqama Penalty
21000 SAR
3Deportation

How can I check my Iqama validity in muqeem?

Iqama Status/Muqeem Card Status

  1. Go to this Official website If the website will open in the Arabic language change the language to English.
  2. Click on Query Iqama Expiry Services: Go to menu Electronic Inquiries>passport>Query Iqama Expiry Services.

How many years does the Iqama expiry?

– Few people may get both iqama cards, Five years validity card and a new card, Those people have to keep in mind that only the new one is valid and the old one is already expired even though it has 5 years validity, As the authorities will now check your “card number (نسخه)”.

How can I check my Iqama expiry date?

To check the expiry data of your Iqama:

  1. Visit the official website of the Ministry of Interior.
  2. Go to the “Passports” section from the homepage.
  3. Select “Query Iqama Expiry Service”
  4. Choose Integrated e-services “Individual” on the Absher portal.
  5. Enter your username or Iqama number, password and image code.

How can I check my Iqama issue date without Absher?

Check Iqama Expiry Date without Absher using MOL

  1. Visit MOL website
  2. Select language to ‘English or Arabic’ from page top, Enter your ‘Iqama number’ and ‘Date of Birth’.
  3. Choose the Date of Birth entry preference from Calendar by selecting ‘Hijri’ or ‘Gregorian’.

Can Iqama be renew for 6 months?

Saudi Cabinet has approved the Iqama issuance, work permit issuance, work permit renewal, and Iqama renewal for 3, 6, and 9 months i.e. on a quarterly basis. It means that the employer has the option to renew the Iqama either on a quarterly basis or on an annual basis as per the currently implemented system.

What is the cost of Iqama renewal?

Iqama Renewal Fee on Quarterly Basis Iqama Renewal Fee for 3 months: SR 163. Iqama Renewal Fee for 6 months: SR 325. Iqama Renewal Fee for 9 months: SR 488. Iqama Renewal Fee for 12 months: SR 650.

What is muqeem in KSA?

Muqeem (also known as Al Muqeem) is a digital portal created to facilitate official documentation processes for Saudi Arabia residents and provide data for employers on their resident workers, as well as perform various transactions.

What is Muqeem service?

“Muqeem” service allows organizations to review its resident workers data and complete their transactions online, anytime and anywhere.

How can I renew my Iqama for 3 months?

In order to renew Iqama for 3 months, you need to pay the Iqama renewal fee for the same period.

  1. Iqama Renewal Fee for 3 months: SR 163.
  2. Iqama Renewal Fee for 6 months: SR 325.
  3. Iqama Renewal Fee for 9 months: SR 488.
  4. Iqama Renewal Fee for 1 year: SR 650.
  5. Pay Iqama Renewal Fee.

How can I check my Iqama number?

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.