Ministry of HRD in Saudi Arabia is in discussion and exploring options for Expat dependent Fees for Iqama & work permit on a quarterly basis instead of the current system of yearly or annual payment.

Expats Dependent Fees 2021

The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development is thinking about this move inorder to improve the relationship for private workers.

These discussion came up in a meeting organized by Makkah Chamber of Commerce & Industry along with Madina & Taif chambers

Ministry is still reviewing the Iqama dependent Fees on Expatriates and will likely change the payment to quarterly instead of yearly payment for expat dependents

Many new changes have been initiated in labor reforms from abolishment of Sponsorship system, changing of companies without employers consent & issuance of exit and re-entry visa, final exit visas to improve private sector jobs and to lure more skilled foreign workers in the kingdom.