Iqama Issuance (1 year) |
650 |
For most private sector workers |
Iqama Renewal (1 year) |
650 |
Same as issuance fee |
Medical Examination for Iqama |
250 – 600 |
Varies by hospital or city |
Work Permit Fee (per year) |
9600 |
800/month for non-Saudi workers if Nitaqat ratio not met |
Expat Levy (Maqabil Mali) – Worker |
9600 |
800/month; 100/month increase expected yearly |
Expat Levy – Dependent |
4800 |
400/month per dependent |
Health Insurance (per person/year) |
400 – 1200 |
Based on age & insurance company |
Exit/Re-Entry Visa (Single trip) |
200 |
For 2 months, +100 per additional month |
Exit/Re-Entry Visa (Multiple trips) |
500 |
Valid for 3 months, +200 per extra month |
Final Exit Visa |
Free |
Can be issued via Absher |
Passport Renewal (Non-Saudis) |
Varies |
According to expat’s home country embassy |
Driving License Issuance (5 years) |
200 |
Saudi license for expats |
Driving License Renewal (10 years) |
400 |
Depends on validity period |
Transfer of Sponsorship (First time) |
2000 |
Increases to 4000, 6000 for next transfers |
Change of Occupation |
1000 |
One-time fee |
Visit Visa for Family (Single Entry) |
300 |
Up to 90 days |
Visit Visa for Family (Multiple Entry) |
300 – 500 |
Up to 1 year, depending on nationality |
Saudi Council of Engineers Membership |
250 – 750 |
Mandatory for technical professions |