{"id":30771,"date":"2026-01-12T19:19:47","date_gmt":"2026-01-12T19:19:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/etqanlawfirm-sa.com\/?p=30771"},"modified":"2026-04-29T23:51:10","modified_gmt":"2026-04-29T23:51:10","slug":"iqama-renewal-fees-for-1-year","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/etqanlawfirm-sa.com\/en\/iqama-renewal-fees-for-1-year\/","title":{"rendered":"Complete Guide to Iqama Renewal Fees for 1 Year in 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Iqama renewal fees for 1 year in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia are an essential part of maintaining legal residency and ensuring uninterrupted work. Renewal fees vary depending on the type of worker and the duration of the residency, including professional employees, workers in institutions, agriculture, and domestic workers.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The new system offers clear benefits and easy online payment through the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.absher.sa\/portal\/landing.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">Absher platform<\/mark><\/strong><\/a>. In this article, we will cover the details of iqama renewal fees for 2026, how to check the fees, payment methods, and the latest regulations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-fe48e5de wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/api.whatsapp.com\/send?phone=966550600204\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Request Legal Services<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How Much is Iqama Renewal Fees for 1 year 2026?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The iqama renewal fee for 1 year 2026 is estimated at approximately SAR 650 annually for workers employed in companies, institutions, and the agricultural sector, while the renewal fee for domestic workers is around SAR 600.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The iqama renewal fee for professional workers in Saudi Arabia is SAR 650 for a 3-month period.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For a 6-month renewal, the fee is SAR 325, as mandated by the Ministry of Interior.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Iqama Fees Check Online<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can easily check the amount required for iqama renewal within a short period by following these steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Visit the official Ministry of Interior website at: <a href=\"http:\/\/moi.gov.sa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">moi.gov.sa<\/mark><\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Log in using your ID number or username and password.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enter the visual verification code and click \u201cLogin.\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Go to the \u201cPaid Government Services\u201d section.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select \u201cResident Services.\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click on the \u201cIqama Renewal\u201d service and fill in the required information in the designated fields.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Once confirmed, the iqama renewal fees will be displayed in a new window.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Read also: <a href=\"https:\/\/etqanlawfirm-sa.com\/en\/iqama-renewal\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"25143\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">From Fees to Insurance: Iqama Renewal in Saudi Arabia Just Got Easier<\/mark><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What are The New Rules for Iqama Renewal?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The residency system in Saudi Arabia has recently been updated according to the provisions of the residency law. The fees are as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Issuance of final exit visa:<\/strong> Free<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Visa extension:<\/strong> SAR 100<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Issuance of a single exit and re-entry visa:<\/strong> SAR 200<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Transit visa through Saudi Arabia:<\/strong> SAR 300<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Issuance of residency permit for domestic workers:<\/strong> SAR 600 (also applies to workers in agriculture, livestock, private drivers, and home guards)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Renewal of residency for a dependent over 18 years old:<\/strong> SAR 500<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Issuance of multiple-entry exit and re-entry visa:<\/strong> SAR 500<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Issuance or renewal of residency for workers in companies and institutions:<\/strong> SAR 650<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Profession change:<\/strong> SAR 1000<br><strong>Adding a dependent born outside Saudi Arabia:<\/strong> SAR 2000<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Transfer of services or sponsorship:<\/strong> SAR 2000 for the first time, SAR 4000 for the second time, SAR 6000 for the third time and any subsequent transfers (fixed at SAR 6000 thereafter)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Fee for each dependent of the resident:<\/strong> SAR 400<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"597\" src=\"https:\/\/etqanlawfirm-sa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Iqama-renewal-fees-for-1-year-1-1024x597.webp\" alt=\"What are The New Rules for Iqama Renewal?\" class=\"wp-image-30774\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/etqanlawfirm-sa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Iqama-renewal-fees-for-1-year-1-1024x597.webp 1024w, https:\/\/etqanlawfirm-sa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Iqama-renewal-fees-for-1-year-1-300x175.webp 300w, https:\/\/etqanlawfirm-sa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Iqama-renewal-fees-for-1-year-1-768x448.webp 768w, https:\/\/etqanlawfirm-sa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Iqama-renewal-fees-for-1-year-1.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Iqama renewal fees for 1 year<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How to Pay Iqama Renewal Fees for 1 Year?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The iqama renewal fees for 1 year can be paid online through the <strong>Absher<\/strong> platform of the Ministry of Interior. To pay the iqama fees, follow these steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Log in to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.absher.sa\/portal\/landing.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">Absher<\/mark><\/strong><\/a> using your National Access account.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select \u201cAbsher Individuals\u201d and go to \u201cPassport Services.\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click on \u201cRenew Residency\u201d to view the iqama renewal fees for 1 year.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choose the option to pay fees via the \u201cSADAD\u201d service.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Confirm the payment to complete the process. After payment, the iqama renewal fees for 1 year will be officially recorded.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Check out: <a href=\"https:\/\/etqanlawfirm-sa.com\/en\/labour-iqama-fees-in-saudi-arabia\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"24935\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">Avoid Penality: Understand Labour Iqama Fees in Saudi Arabia<\/mark><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-fe48e5de wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/api.whatsapp.com\/send?phone=966550600204\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Request Legal Services<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What are The Requirements and Documents Needed to Renew Iqama in Saudi Arabia?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To renew your Iqama in Saudi Arabia for the year 1445, you must meet the following requirements:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Pay the iqama renewal fees for 1 year along with any applicable late penalties.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ensure that all traffic violations registered under the expat\u2019s name are settled before applying for the iqama renewal fees for 1 year.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The expat must be physically present in Saudi Arabia during the iqama renewal fees for 1 year process.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Update biometric data (fingerprint and photo) for the expat and family members over 15 years old when paying the fees.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Make sure the passport is valid throughout the iqama renewal fees for 1 year period and that the expat is not listed as absent from work in the Ministry of Labor\u2019s records.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"etqan-inline-consult-form\" dir=\"ltr\">\r\n<style>\r\n        :root {\r\n            --primary-green: #6a825e; 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Your 2026 Saudi Guide<\/mark><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Knowing the iqama renewal fees for 1 year and following the proper renewal procedures is essential to avoid fines and legal issues in the Kingdom. By following the correct steps through the Absher platform, residents can easily pay the fees and ensure their information is officially updated. For further consultations and services related to residency and labor regulations, you can rely on the expertise of <strong>Ewan Law Firm<\/strong> to ensure all procedures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Etqan Al Mutamayza Law Firm is ready to provide the essential support you need. You can reach their team at the following mobile numbers: <a href=\"tel:+96656113776\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">+96656113776<\/mark><\/strong><\/a>, <a href=\"tel:+966541110440\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">+966541110440<\/mark><\/strong><\/a>, <a href=\"tel:+966504315333\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">+966504315333<\/mark><\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Additionally, feel free to visit our branches located at:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Jeddah: Al-Aziziyah District, Mohammed bin Abdulaziz Street (Tahlia)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Riyadh: King Abdulaziz Street, across from the Kingdom Tower<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dammam: Al-Ashri&#8217;a Street, Al-Badeea, Dammam 32415.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>FAQ<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<div class=\"rank-math-list \">\n<div id=\"faq-question-1763550818388\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>What is the penalty for 1 year expired Iqama?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p> A fine of SAR 500 initially, plus SAR 100 for each day overdue until the Iqama is renewed.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1763550830469\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>How many days does Iqama renewal take?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p> Usually 1\u20133 business days if all required documents are complete.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1763550841318\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>What is the family Iqama fees in Saudi Arabia 2026?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p> SAR 400 per dependent per year.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1763550854668\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>What are the 7 types of Iqama?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p> Professional, Domestic Worker, Driver, Agricultural\/Livestock Worker, Investor, Dependent, Student.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Iqama renewal fees for 1 year in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia are an essential part of maintaining legal residency and ensuring uninterrupted work. 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