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Check National Address Online By Iqama Number | 2020 | My KSA

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Saudi National Address Portal provides the service to check and print national address online. To use the portal, you need iqama number and the mobile number, registered with the portal.

This guide demonstrates the whole procedure. And, by the end of the post, you would be able to download the address in pdf format as well.

How To Check National Address By Iqama Number Online

To check the national address, the very first procedure is that you must register on the portal. if you haven’t registered yet, then you can read the procedure in the dedicated guide.

How To Register National Address In Saudi Arabia

After registering, visit the portal by clicking the link below.

Saudi National Address Portal

  • Click on the button ‘Register Your Address Today’

National Address main page.

  • The new window tab opens. It has three different options. For residents, click on the first option, ‘Registration Of Individuals’

Individual Registration Saudi Post

  • In the next screen, click on ‘Manage A Registered Address.

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  • The new window will ask for the iqama number and mobile number. Enter and click on ‘Verify ID’

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  • You will receive a 4 digit activation code on your mobile number. Enter it and, click on ‘Verify’

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  • The next screen shows the details of the national address.

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Print The Address

On the left side, you can see your registered national address. And, on the right side, you can find many options. To print and download the address, Click on ‘Proof Of Address’.

The browser will load a file in pdf format and shows it in a few seconds. You can download it by clicking on the download button.

How To Correct And Change Name On Iqama | 2020 | MyKSA

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Iqama is one of the most important legal document in Saudi Arabia. Any small mistake can bring many complications and difficulties. A common mistake that occurs is the printing of misspelled names.

So, how can you correct and change name on iqama? that is what we are discussing in this article.

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Change Name On Iqama

Before we start the procedure to correct iqama name, you must know why it is important and necessary.

As you know that iqama is the inevitable legal document to live and work in KSA. And, Jawazat prints lots of information on it, like name and date of birth.  Furthermore, the name is written both in Arabic and English. But if the information is not correct then it is a real problem.

Problems With A Misspelled Name

First of all, it is quite possible that banks refuse to open your account. The money transfer agencies like Tahweel Rajhi and Quickpay may also not allow you to make a transaction. And the reason is simple, your name does not match.

Secondly, If you are planning to migrate to Europe, Canada, Australia, etc, You have to submit a Police Clearance Certificate. But if the name is different on iqama and passport, the police may refuse you.

Thirdly, while applying for a permanent family visa, the chances of refusal are quite high because of the mismatched names. So what should do to change iqama name? let’s explain the procedure.

Procedure To Correct And Change Iqama Name

As you reach in the Kingdom, The HR persons fill a few forms to apply for Medical insurance and Iqama. . So it is best practice to visit them and ask them to show your details.

Most of the time, they do mistakes. So check all the details. If some information is wrongly written, ask them to correct it.

Even after that, if the name on iqama has a mistake, then it is by Jawazat. In that case, visit the HR and tell them about the mistake.

Jawazat prints the name in English as well as in Arabic on iqama. So, If the English name has a mistake, Your HR (Idariyah) will open the online portal and correct it within no time. Make sure to bring a copy of the passport and the person changes iqama name as written on the passport.

In a couple of days, you may receive a new iqama with correction.

If The Mistake Is In Arabic Name

If there is a mistake in the Arabic name, then the HR cannot make a correction by itself. In that case, you need to fill the iqama name change form. Tell HR of your company or kafeel about the mistake.

Mostly they have the form, but if they don’t, you can download it We are providing the link below. A representative (Mandoob) will visit Jawazat to change the name. In a day or two, you may receive a new copy of Iqama.

Download Iqama Name Change Form

Latest Procedure To Change Iqama Profession In Saudi Arabia | 2020

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In Saudi Arabia, the Ministry of Labor, MOL, maintains the record of the iqama professions. MOL strictly observes that expats are working at the same designation. It is illegal and causes penalties and fines to work on a different position except the one mentioned on iqama.

So if it is different, then it is important to change iqama profession as soon as possible.

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Why Should You Change Iqama Profession?

With the introduction and implementation of Nitaqat, MOL is making sure that every expat is working at the same job as mentioned on the iqama. The rules and laws are strict and the penalties and fines are hard.

MOL teams often raid the workplaces and check the iqama of the workers. As they want to assure that everyone is working legally and accordingly.

Procedure To Change Iqama Profession.

The procedure to change iqama profession is simple. Visit the HR persons (Idariyah) or Kafeel and request for the change of iqama profession. Pay a fee of 1000 riyals and print a copy of the receipt.

HR may ask you to provide the receipt. So give it to them. The rest of the procedure is the responsibility of the Company. If the ministry approves the application, then you will receive a message on your mobile phone. The message will confirm the status of iqama profession change.

Who Is Not Eligible

MOL put certain restrictions on the iqama change profession. A few categories of professions are not eligible. Expats who have domestic professions i.e, house drivers, maids, farmers, gardeners, etc. They can’t change their professions. Furthermore, they can’t apply for a family visa.

What Are The Requirements

The list of requirements is not too long. First of all, the iqama must be valid and, not going to expire very soon. Furthermore, professions have two categories. One, from labor up to the technicians’ professions. This category doesn’t need attested and verified documents.

The second category is for Engineers, doctors, accountants, etc. In this category, the attested and verified degree is required. You will need attestation from Saudi Culture and the Saudi embassy in your country. But before the attestation,  you may also need to verify it from your Higher Education Commission and foreign office ( Required for Pakistani Degrees).

You also need to register with Saudi Engineering Council in case you are an engineer. And For accountants, you must register with SOCPA. Doctors should register with their respective authorities.

Another important thing is that your degree must match the job you are doing. For example, an engineer must be working as an engineer to successfully change iqama profession. MOL won’t entertain if you don’t comply with the condition.

Common Rejection Reasons

It is very common that MOL doesn’t change the profession due to any reason. And, the reasons can be,

  • The iqama profession change banned by MOL for a specific time period.
  • The company is in the red or yellow category of the Nitaqat system.
  • Any legal dues payable by you ( For example, an unpaid traffic violation)
  • Any legal dues payable by your employer, kafeel
  • Insufficient iqama funds in your Absher account.
  • Expired Iqama. Check iqama expiry date
  • The employee has an huroob status.
  • The iqama issuance is still in the process.
  • Applying for the professions which are dedicated to Saudi nationals.

How To Check Status Of Iqama Application |Simple Procedure | MyKSA

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Iqama is a legal document to work and live in Saudi Arabia for expats. After reaching into the kingdom, the very first application submitted to jawazat, is for the iqama issuance. Because without iqama, an expat can’t do many things, like limited movement, no bank account, accommodation restrictions, etc.

Therefore it is natural to check iqama application status. Sometimes the process starts a bit late due to late submission of documents and non-payment of the fees. So how can you check that?. Well, this is the topic we are going to discuss in this post.

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Check Iqama Status ( Application, Fees, Documents)

The procedure to obtain iqama starts at the airport as an expat enters into the kingdom. At the time of immigration, the authorities write a 10 digit code on the passport by hand. This code is known as ‘Border Number‘. It is the very first step and is carried immediately.

What does the border number do?

The border number is just like a temporary id but it is not iqama number. It is used in the process of obtaining iqama. While issuing iqama, the authorities recognize the applicant through it. As it provides all the information like entry date, name, nationality, date of birth, kafeel or the company name, etc.

Once you have it, the next step begins with a medical test.

Medical Test

Before you could check iqama application status, you have to go through a medical test. A medical checkup at the home country is required for obtaining a work visa or family visa. but to get iqama, a medical test in Saudi Arabia is a must.

If you fail, the authorities will send you back to your country immediately. It is the responsibility of the Kafeel, company, to immediately conduct the medical at approved medical centers. A delay means that the application for iqama is also delayed.

Now, as the Jawazat operates the system electronically, so the hospital will prepare the report and send it to the concerned authorities in a day or two. After that, the next step starts that is the submission of the documents.

Pay The Iqama Fees.

Authorities inform the employer about the medical report. Once it is done, the employer has to pay the iqama fees.

These include maktab amal fee, medical insurance, iqama fee, and an annual levy. To pay the required fees, the employer is responsible. However, sometimes, the fee payment is delayed which also causes a delay in the submission of the iqama application. And eventually results in delay the issuance of the iqama.

 Check the status of the fees paid or not 

Submit The Required Documents In Jawazat.

After paying the said fees, the next step is to submit the documents in Jawazat. The employer may ask you to provide 2 or 3 ‘passport size’ pictures with a white background. Mostly the recruiting agencies advise keeping the pictures when traveling to KSA.

To provide the employer pictures. And the rest of the process will conduct between the employer and the Jawazat. In normal circumstances, jawazat issues iqama within 2 weeks. But in some cases, the delay can be as long as 6 months.

If it is an abnormal delay then ask your employer about the problem. It can be due to many factors like the company is in the red category of Nitaqat system. Or, non-payment of the fees is another factor.

Another delay reason, that is very uncommon, can be the security clearance.  But it is almost not an issue.

As soon as the iqama issues, you are free to move anywhere within the kingdom, open a bank account, purchase a sim card on your name. You are allowed to do whatever is legal in the Kingdom.

Check Iqama Expiry Date

Congrats! you get the iqama. But, you notice that the expiry date is not written on the iqama card. So now you wonder if it is issued for a few months, a year or two?

Well, you can check iqama expiry very easily. There are two methods to do that. Get your hands on both of them.

  1. Check Iqama Expiry Date With Absher
  2. Check Iqama Validity Without Absher

Download All MOI Iqama Forms You May Need Oftenly | 2020 | MyKSA

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MOI ( Ministry of Interior) Saudi Arab provides many forms that are required to be filled and submitted to the authorities. These forms include the iqama application form (issue form), visa issue form, Name correction for iqama form, and many others.

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Why You Need The MOI Forms?

In the kingdom, almost every govt institution is digitalized. And most of the operations take place electronically. However, sometimes, the system doesn’t perform the required service online. So, visiting the offices ( Jawazat, Istiqdam, Traffic Police, Visa Department) is a must. That’s why these forms are necessary to be filled and submitted manually.

These forms are available and you can purchase from the people sitting outside the offices. But, they charge you for the required form. So, when you can get them free of cost then why pay for a free service.

Download Iqama Application Form.

MOI has a large number of forms but most of them are for Saudi Citizens.  Iqama application form, also known as iqama issue form is used by expats most widely.  So to download it, click on the given link below.

 

Where The Form Can Be Used?

The iqama form can be used in 5 different categories. These categories are Iqama, Exit reentry visa, Transfer of service (naqal khidmat), Adding a dependant and Naqal maloomat ( passport Information).

Each category is divided into subcategories. For Iqama category you can use it to apply new iqama, renew iqama. ٰ In case the iqama is lost or stolen, you can select  Badal Fafed (بدل فافد) and if the resident id is damaged then select Badal Talif (بدل تالف)

Furthermore, you can use the iqama form to apply for the following purposes.

  1. Applying for New iqama for a family member or a dependant.
  2. Renewal of Iqama ( Submitting application manually)
  3. Applying for Iqama of the baby born outside Saudi Arabia
  4. Apply for Iqama of the newly born Baby inside Saudi Arabia

Download Iqama Application Form

For Exit Re-Entry Visa

The next category is exit re entry visa. it has 3 options, single, multiple, and applying for final exit visa (Khurooj Nihai). سفرہ واحدہ means single exit re-entry visa. عددۃ سفرات means multiple entries and خروج نہاٗی means final exit visa.

So to sum up the same form can be used for

Download Exit Re Entry Visa Form

For Transfer Of Services (نقل خدمات)

Transfer of services means leaving the old organization or kafeel and joining a new organization and working under new kafeel. By ticking the appropriate box on the iqama form, you can submit an application to transfer to a new kafeel also.

You can change kafeel or the company 3 times by paying a transfer fee that doubles each time.

Download Naqal Maloomat Form

Adding Dependants

You can add dependants under your iqama by using this category which is in the 4th column. It can be a family member, a maid, or anyone who is under your direct sponsorship.

Download Adding Dependants Under Your Iqama Form

Naqal Maloomaat نقل معلومات ( Updating Passport Information)

We have observed that most of the time Absher portal doesn’t update passport information, commonly known as Nakal maloomat. So you have to visit the nearest jawazat office and submit the documents manually. Jawazat will update the information immediately.

You can check it in your Absher account after a day or two. you will also receive a message on your mobile as soon as the information is updated.

Download Naqal maloomat Form

How Does The Iqama Form Look Like?

We are providing the images of the form as well as in pdf format that you can download by clicking on the link above. The form is written in Arabic and must be filled in Arabic. If you can’t then ask a friend who can help you in filling the form.

If you dont have a friend who could help you then you will find many people sitting outside Jawazat offices. They will charge you to fill the form. You can avail of their services.

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