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Iqama Late Renewal Fine Amount In Saudi Arabia

Byأمل إبراهيم Updated
Byأمل إبراهيم Updated

The Ministry of Interior in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has set a fine amount and penalty for late renewal of Iqama for the year 2025 within the deadline specified for renewal, with the aim of ensuring that legal residents remain on the land of the Kingdom and avoiding the presence of violators of Iqama regulations.

Iqama Late Renewal Fine Amount In Saudi Arabia

The Ministry of Interior has set a fine amount for not reviewing the renewal of Iqama in Saudi Arabia three days before its expiration without a legitimate excuse as follows:

  • If the renewal applicant works for individuals, companies, or private institutions, and there is no legitimate excuse for delaying the renewal, then he will be required to pay Iqama fees double the first time, and the second time the penalty will be doubled.
  • If the renewal applicant works for a government entity, the government entity is responsible for providing and renewing Iqama permits to its expatriate employees within two months from the expiration date of the Iqama. If there is a delay beyond that, the government entity is contacted and the competent employee responsible for the delay is held accountable in accordance with the work system for these entities.

Iqama Late Renewal Fine Amount In Saudi Arabia

Penalty for not reporting loss of Iqama in Saudi Arabia

A fine will be imposed on the resident if he does not report the loss of his Iqama within a period not exceeding twenty-four hours, as follows:

  • One thousand Saudi riyals for the first time.
  • Two thousand Saudi riyals the second time.
  • Three thousand Saudi riyals for the third time.

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Punishment for forging Iqama in Saudi Arabia

The Saudi Ministry of Interior has determined the penalty imposed on anyone who forges, obscures, amends, or changes Iqama, as follows:

  • If the violator is an expatriate, he will be fined the amount of ten thousand Saudi riyals or imprisonment for a period of three months, or both, with his status terminated and his deportation from the Kingdom.
  • If the violator is of Saudi nationality, he will be fined the first time in the amount of ten thousand Saudi riyals, in the second time he will be fined in the amount of 15 thousand Saudi riyals and imprisoned for a month, and in the third time he will be fined in the amount of 15 thousand Saudi riyals and imprisonment for three months. The size and type of the violation should be taken into account when applying the penalty.
  • These penalties apply to the original perpetrator, partner, and contributor.
  • All amounts paid will be confiscated.
  • Fines vary depending on the number of people and violations.

Conclusion

The law in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia specifies the penalties and fines that are imposed on people who tamper with Iqama, whether delaying the renewal of this permit or forging it.

Questions & Answers

When is the fine for delaying Iqama renewal in Saudi Arabia imposed?

The fine for delaying the renewal of Iqama in Saudi Arabia is imposed three days after the expiry date of the Iqama.

How is the fine for late Iqama renewal paid?

The fine for delaying Iqama renewal is paid through a payment service through the resident’s bank account.

Is it possible to renew Iqama if resident outside the Kingdom?

Yes, Iqama can be renewed if a resident is outside the Kingdom through the employer for whom the resident works.

How long is the grace period to renew Iqama without a fine?

The grace period for renewing Iqama without penalty is three days from the expiration date of Iqama.

How to inquire about the validity of Iqama in Saudi Arabia?

The validity of Iqama in Saudi Arabia is inquired about through the Absher platform, the Iqama validity inquiry service.

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