How to pay Iqama renewal fees online? 2024

This article explains the procedure for paying the Iqama renewal fee online for 3, 6, 9, or 12 months and checking whether it was paid correctly. Here is the process.

• How to renew Iqama in Saudi Arabia?

Iqama Renewal Fee Calculator

The Iqama fee calculator can help you check the fee you need to pay to renew your Iqama.

• Iqama Renewal Fee 2024 with insurance and other costs: SR 10,750.

• Payment of Dependent Fee. 
• Payment of Maktab Amal Fee.

Iqama Renewal Fee 2024

Here are the details of the quarterly renewal fee for the residence permit in Saudi Arabia;

• Iqama Renewal Fee for 3 months: SR 163.
• Renewal Fee for 6 months: SR 325.
• Renewal Fee for 9 months: SR 488.
• Renewal Fee for 12 months: SR 650.

SNB or Al Ahli Bank

To pay the Iqama renewal fee online using SNB bank; 

• Download the Application through PlayStore or iTunes.
• Log in to your internet banking account.
• Click on “Menu“
• Select “SADAD“.
• Click on “Government Payments“.
• Biller: Residents Services.
• Service: Renew Iqama.
• Beneficiary: Unregistered.
• Iqama ID: Iqama Number.
• Iqama Duration: 3, 6, 9, or 12 months

If the expat employee’s name and the fee amount are correct, click on the “Confirm” button to pay iqama renewal fees online.

Al Rajhi Bank

To pay the iqama renewal fee online using Al Rajhi Bank,

• Download the Application through PlayStore or iTunes.
• Log in to your internet banking account.
• Select the “Payments” option.
• Press the “Government Payment” button.
• Click on “Residents Services“.
• Application Type: Renew Iqama.

On the next screen, you need to enter the following details;

• Transaction Type: Payment.
• Iqama ID: Iqama number.
• Iqama fee Duration: 3, 6, 9, or 12 months.

If the expat employee’s name and the fee amount are correct, click on the “confirm” button to pay iqama renewal fees online.

Fine for the late renewal of Iqama

If the Iqama is not renewed within 3 days of its expiry, the following penalties are applied. The employer needs to pay the Iqama renewal fee online along with the fine. 

• First Time: SR 500 fine.
• Second Time: SR 1,000 fine.
• Third Time: Deportation of expatriates.

Check Iqama Fee in Absher

To check if your Iqama renewal fee is paid correctly on Absher,

• Log in to Absher: https://www.absher.sa/
• Scroll down until you see “Public Query Available Funds“.
• Enter “Iqama Number“.
• Enter the captcha code.

If you find a deposit of SR 650 under “Passport Deposit,” the Renewal fee has been paid.

Who pays the Iqama Renewal Fee?

As per Article 40 (1) of the Saudi Labor Law, the employer must pay for the residence permit renewal fee or Maktab Amal Fee.

Some Useful Calculators

Apart from the Iqama Fee calculator, we have also produced some other helpful calculators for your help.

1. End of Service Calculator.
2. Saudi Dependent Fee Calculator.
3. Maktab Amal Fee Calculator.
4. Overtime Calculator.
5. Vacation Salary Calculator.