Iqama Renewal Best Practices in Saudi Arabia

Few things before you get your Iqama renewed by your Sponsor. Please keep in mind that you have read this information before Iqama renewal.

If you’ve handed over your Old Iqama to your Sponsor, you must take a letter from your sponsor that your Iqama is in renewal process untill you get your new Iqama

Here are the best practices to keep in mind before Iqama renewal:

• Iqama must be renewed 3 days before it gets expired
• Check Nitaqat Status of your company to see in which color is your company is in.
• Medical Tests need to be done for Expatriates from few Asian & African Countries listed below

Related Article: Steps to Renew Iqama

Asian Countries:
Thailand
Nepal
Vietnam

African Countries:
Kenya
Somalia
Djibouti
Nigeria
Sudan
Ethiopia
Eritrea

– Your Sponsor will have to pay the Iqama Renewal Fee of 650 SAR, if your company has more than 50% Expatriates then
the labor fee for Iqama reneqal will be 2400 SAR