Checking the expiry date of Iqama is quite simple for all expatriates in Saudi Arabia. The MOL (Ministry of Labor) and MOI provide several online platforms (Absher, Tawakkalna, etc.) where you can quickly view the validity of your residence permit.
Furthermore, the Ministry of Interior sends an SMS to residents one month before their Iqama expires to help them avoid fines, penalties, and legal services suspensions.
Method 1
Check Iqama Expiry on the Ministry of Labor Website Without Login
Requirements: Border number & Date of birth | Tool: MOL Portal | Duration: 2-3 mins | Beneficiaries: New Residents | Fee: N/A
Procedure:
- Open the MOL KSA website. mol.gov.sa
- Accept the privacy agreement by clicking the green button
- Select the language by clicking on the language icon
- Click on “New User“
- Click the check box and then click on the “I Agree” button
- Enter the border number and date of birth
- Type the 6-digit verification code and click on “Next“
- The MOL system will display the iqama expiry date on the screen
Note:
The Ministry of Labor (Wazarat Amal) portal is a great option for confirming your iqama status without needing Absher, especially if you are new to Saudi Arabia and obtaining your resident ID for the first time
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Method 2
Check Iqama Expiry Date On the Absher
Requirements: Iqama number | Tool: Absher app & portal | Duration: 2-3 mins | Beneficiaries: Residents | Fee: N/A
You can verify the Iqama validity of the following individuals on the Absher platform:
- Yourself and your family members
- Expatriates living in Saudi Arabia
- Sponsrees
The Absher is accessible via its website and through the dedicated mobile app, available for Android and iOS users.
On the Absher App
Procedure:
- Open Absher app
- Login to your account by providing the Username and password
- Now click on the ‘My Services‘ Tab
- Click on ‘View My Profile‘
- Select ‘My Iqama‘ from the list
- On the next window, you can view the expiry date.
Through Absher Web Portal
Query Iqama Expiry Service on Absher helps expatriates check the expiration date of any resident’s ID in Saudi Arabia.
Procedure:
- Visit absher.sa
- Select “Individual” and log in to your account
- Under the ‘Other Services” Tab, click on ‘Query Iqama Expiry Service“
- Enter the Iqama Number and the Image Code
- Click on ‘View‘ to see the iqama expiry.
Method For Dependents
Procedure:
- Visit the Absher web portal and log in by entering your credentials
- Click on the menu (three vertical dots) and select ‘Dashboard’
- Click on ‘More Details’
- Under the ‘Iqama Information‘ section, you can view the expiration date of iqama for your dependents.
Method 3
Check Iqama Expiration Date in MOI-Jawazat’s SMS
The Jawazat Department of the Ministry of Interior sends an SMS to residents’ mobile numbers registered on Absher, notifying them of their Iqama’s expiration. The message is sent 30 days before the validity period ends.
Similarly, you will receive a message upon the renewal of iqama from the Ministry of Interior
Method 4
View Iqama Validity on Muqeem Portal
Another option to check Iqama expiry is available on the Muqeem portal, but only employers can access it to verify the validity of their employees’ resident permits. This service is not free; it has annual usage charges, which companies must pay.
However, expatriates can use the Absher portal to check their Iqama expiry for free.
Method 5
In Tawakkalna App
The Tawakkalna app provides the quickest way to check your Iqama expiration date online. Simply open the app, and your digital ID will appear on the screen, where you can easily view the validity date.
For Sponsrees
Typically, the Iqama for dependents expires on the same date as yours. However, the expiry date for sponsored individuals may differ. If you have any such residents then do the following.
Procedure:
- Log in to the Tawakkalna app using your iqama number and Absher’s password.
- Now click on “Digital Document”
- Click on “Family Members”
- On the next screen, you can see the expiry date of residence permit of sponsrees.
The following relations fall under Sponsrees (Sponsored Individuals): Mother, father, brother, sister, Maid, and Husband under the wife’s iqama.
Method 6
For Residents Outside Saudi Arabia
You may encounter problems accessing the Absher portal from outside KSA. If so, ask a friend or family member inside KSA to help you check the iqama expiration.
Iqama Expiry Red Green
One of the reasons for the iqama expiry is that the company is in the nitaqat’s red category.
Any company in red can’t renew the iqama of its employees. The workers will have to wait until the status gets back to green. On the other hand, the worker can change the company by applying through Qiwa.
Frequently Asked Questions.
How many years does the Iqama Expire?
The resident permit can be valid for a minimum of 3 months to 10 years. However, the ID card is issued for five years. After five years, Jawazat issues a new iqama card (ID).
Can I exit with an expired iqama?
As per the rules, your Iqama must be valid to apply for a final exit visa. If it has expired, your residence permit will first be renewed, and then the final exit visa will be issued, allowing you to travel outside KSA.
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