Tuesday, October 14, 2025
Saudi Jawazat Explains Iqama Renewal Rules for Workers in 2025
The General Directorate of Passports (Saudi Jawazat) has clarified the renewal dates and conditions for Resident ID (Iqama) for both commercial and domestic workers in Saudi Arabia.
Iqama Renewal Date
A resident asked whether it is possible to renew an Iqama 150 days before it expires. Recommend: Check Iqama expiry date without using Absher platform
The Passports Department explained that:
✅ For domestic workers, the Resident ID can be renewed if it is less than 14 months old.
✅ For commercial workers, the ID can be renewed if it is valid for less than 6 months, and the worker must have a valid work permit and health insurance.
Validity of the Resident ID (Iqama)
Saudi Jawazat confirmed that:
➤ The Resident ID card is valid for five years from the date it is issued.
➤ It can be renewed every year electronically through the employer’s Absher platform.
➤ Renewal for workers outside the Kingdom can also be done electronically after paying the required fees via SADAD, through Absher Business, or the Muqeem platform by the employer.
Conditions for Renewing Residency
Saudi Jawazat listed the main conditions for renewing a Resident ID (Iqama):
1. Pay all iqama renewal fees for the chosen period.
2. No unpaid traffic fines should be recorded against the worker.
3. The worker’s passport must be valid.
4. The worker must not be marked as absent from work.
5. The worker and family members over 6 years old must have a fingerprint and photo registered in the system.
6. Each family member must have a separate passport—no family members can be included in one passport. Most Viewed: Know the 12 important details available on your iqama
How to Renew Iqama Through Absher
The Absher platform allows individuals to renew the residency (Iqama) for family members or domestic workers registered under them.
Follow these steps to renew Iqama online:
1. Log in to the Absher platform for individuals.
2. Enter your username or ID number and password.
3. A verification code will be sent to your registered mobile number.
4. After logging in, go to the main Absher services page.
5. Click on Electronic Services.
6. Select Sponsored Services.
7. Choose Residency Renewal from the list.
8. Read the service instructions carefully.
9. Click Next.
10. Choose the worker or family member whose residency you want to renew.
11. Select the renewal duration, confirm the information, and complete the renewal process. See Also: Fine for delaying renewal of iqama
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