According to the Saudi Iqama laws, a delay in the iqama renewal of a resident is a violation and a penalty is imposed. In such a case, the resident ID can’t be renewed unless the iqama fine is paid.
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Iqama Expiry Fine
As per Jawazat’s statement, iqama expiry fine is 500 Riyals in case not renewed 3 days before its expiry. For 2nd instance of the violation, the penalty increases to 1000 Riyals.
And in case, of being late for 3rd time, a fine of 1000 Riyals will be imposed along with the iqama holder’s deportation from Saudi Arabia.
Moreover, you can check iqama fine if you are unsure about the exact penalty amount to be paid.
How To Pay Iqama Expiry Fine
You can pay iqama expiry fine through any bank account using an ATM, mobile app, or online banking. You will pay the fine under the iqama renewal fee. The iqama fine and the renewal fee combine and show as a single fee If the amount to renew iqama is unpaid.
However, If the iqama renewal fee is already paid then only the fine amount appears.
Procedure
To pay iqama expiry fine, do the following process,
- Login to Your bank account through the app or net banking. ( I am using Riyadh Bank’s app)
- On the dashboard click on “Bills and MOI payments“
- Click on “Residents Services Fees“
- Select the account for the payment purpose
- To pay the penalty for expired iqama click on “Renew Iqama“
- Enter iqama Number
- Select the duration between 3 Months to 24 Months
- Click on “Next“
- Click on “Pay”
- For payment confirmation, enter the OTP received on your phone
- Your iqama fine is paid.
Confirm The Payment
To confirm, the fine has been paid successfully, you can check iqama funds in your Absher account. The amount shows under the passport funds section.
Related Read: 12 Types Of Fines On Iqama Violations
How many days stay after iqama expiry
A person with expired iqama can stay only if he has obtained a final exit visa. The duration of the visa is 60 days. The company can issue a final exit visa within 30 days of the iqama expiry.
So a person can stay up to 90 days after the iqama expiry.
Source: Jawazat Twitter Account
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