Iqama Renewal Fees Calculator

Iqama renewal fees with the work permit and expat levy for 3, 6, 9 or 12 months, for company workers, domestic workers and dependents

Completely freeUpdated October 2026Based on official sources

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Figures last updated: October 2026

Iqama renewal fees 2026 for workers, domestic workers and dependents

Quick answer

Renewing a company worker's iqama for one year costs 9,150 SAR when the expat levy on that worker is 700 SAR a month, or 10,350 SAR when it is 800 SAR: 650 SAR for the iqama, 100 SAR for the work permit and 8,400 or 9,600 SAR of expat levy. A domestic worker's iqama costs 600 SAR a year, and each dependent costs 400 SAR a month. Workers can also renew for 3, 6 or 9 months on the same basis.

9,150 SAR1 year, 700 SAR levy

10,350 SAR1 year, 800 SAR levy

2,287.5 SAR3 months, 700 SAR levy

600 SARDomestic worker iqama, per year

Iqama renewal fees by period

Since November 2021 the work permit and expat levy can be renewed for 3, 6, 9 or 12 months in Qiwa, so you only pay for the period you need:

Period	Iqama	Work permit	Levy 700	Levy 800	Total (700)	Total (800)
3 months	162.5	25	2,100	2,400	2,287.5	2,587.5
6 months	325	50	4,200	4,800	4,575	5,175
9 months	487.5	75	6,300	7,200	6,862.5	7,762.5
1 year	650	100	8,400	9,600	9,150	10,350

SAR per worker. The iqama fee for less than a year is pro rata of 650 SAR a year. Medical insurance is not included.

Expat levy: 800 or 700 SAR a month

The expat levy is the biggest part of a worker's iqama renewal. It is charged per worker: 800 SAR a month for each expat above the number of Saudis in the company, and 700 SAR a month for each expat up to that number. The company's Nitaqat band does not change the amount, but a company in the red band cannot renew work permits.

Case	Expat levy
Expat above the number of Saudis in the company	800 SAR a month (9,600 a year)
Expat up to the number of Saudis	700 SAR a month (8,400 a year)
Small business: 9 workers or fewer, with a full-time owner registered with GOSI	2 workers exempt, or 4 if another full-time Saudi works there, until 14 Sha'ban 1448 AH (around 21 January 2027)
Company with an industrial licence	Levy cancelled by a Council of Ministers decision in December 2025

Domestic worker iqama renewal fees

Item	Fee
Iqama and work permit	600 SAR a year per domestic worker
Expat levy	9,600 SAR a year for each domestic worker after the 4th for a Saudi employer, or after the 2nd for an expat
Renewal periods	3 to 24 months, since July 2026
Renewing while the worker is outside Saudi Arabia	Fees are doubled

Dependent fees at iqama renewal

The dependent fee is 400 SAR a month for each dependent of an expat working in the private sector, or 4,800 SAR a year, paid with the main resident's iqama renewal. Exemptions include, for example, the mother of a Saudi citizen, the children of a Saudi mother, GCC nationals and Premium Residency holders.

How to renew an iqama online

Check the medical insuranceAn iqama cannot be renewed without valid health insurance that covers the iqama period.
Renew the work permit in QiwaChoose 3, 6, 9 or 12 months and pay the work permit and expat levy. You can renew once 6 months or less remain on the iqama.
Pay the iqama fee and renew in Absher Business or MuqeemThe iqama fee follows the period you choose. Absher Business adds a 51.75 SAR service fee to each renewal since January 2025.
Renew on timeRenew at least 3 days before the iqama expires to avoid the late fine.

Late fines and labour violations

Violation	Fine
Late iqama renewal	500 SAR the first time, 1,000 SAR the second time, then deportation
Late work permit renewal	Fees and levy are charged for the whole lapsed period. Since July 2026 Qiwa removes the worker automatically 3 months after the permit expires, unless 180 days or more remain on the iqama
Employing an expat without a work permit	10,000 SAR per worker
Charging the worker the employer's fees	1,000, 2,000 or 3,000 SAR per worker, by company size
No medical insurance	300, 500 or 1,000 SAR per worker, by company size

Company size in the violations table: 20 workers or fewer, 21 to 49, then 50 or more (Ministerial Decision 112377 of 1447 AH).

Iqama renewal fees: common questions

How much is the iqama renewal fee for one year?

9,150 SAR when the expat levy on the worker is 700 SAR a month, and 10,350 SAR when it is 800 SAR: 650 SAR for the iqama, 100 SAR for the work permit and the rest is expat levy. A worker exempt from the levy costs 750 SAR.

How much does a 3 month iqama renewal cost?

2,287.5 SAR per worker with a 700 SAR levy, and 2,587.5 SAR with an 800 SAR levy, including the iqama fee and work permit for the period.

How much does a 6 month iqama renewal cost?

4,575 SAR per worker with a 700 SAR levy, and 5,175 SAR with an 800 SAR levy.

How much is the iqama renewal fee for a domestic worker?

600 SAR a year. An expat levy of 9,600 SAR a year is added for each domestic worker after the 4th for a Saudi employer, or after the 2nd for an expat employer. Domestic worker iqamas can be renewed for 3 to 24 months.

Who pays the iqama renewal fees, the employer or the employee?

The employer, under Article 40 of the Saudi Labour Law, including late fines the employer causes. Charging the worker these fees is a violation fined 1,000 to 3,000 SAR per worker, depending on company size.

How much are dependent fees at iqama renewal?

400 SAR a month for each dependent, or 4,800 SAR a year, paid with the main resident's iqama renewal.

What is the fine for late iqama renewal?

500 SAR the first time, 1,000 SAR the second time and deportation the third time. Renew at least 3 days before the iqama expires.

Are iqama renewal fees lower for a small business?

The fees are the same, but a business with 9 workers or fewer, including a full-time owner registered with GOSI, is exempt from the expat levy for 2 workers, or 4 if another full-time Saudi works there, until 14 Sha'ban 1448 AH, around 21 January 2027.

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The figures on this page and in the calculator are for guidance only. Fees can change by official decision, so check the official source before you pay.