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Iqama & Dependent Fee Calculator (Saudi Arabia)
This calculator estimates iqama renewal costs in Saudi Arabia — the dependent levy, the iqama base fee, and the work-permit levy — split into employer-paid and employee-paid shares. Every figure here is a widely reported estimate, not an official number. Always verify the live amount in Absher or Qiwa before paying.
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Select your renewal period, worker category, and number of dependents. The calculator itemizes the widely reported figures and splits them into employer-paid and employee-paid totals.
TEST CASES (hand-verified 2026-10-09; all figures widely reported ESTIMATES, not official): 1. company, 12 mo, 3 deps -> dependent levy 3*400*12 = SAR 14,400; iqama 650*12/12 = SAR 650; work-permit 700*12=8,400 to 800*12=9,600; employer-paid 9,050–10,250; employee-paid 14,400; total 23,450–24,650. PASS 2. company, 12 mo, 0 deps -> levy SAR 0; iqama SAR 650; work-permit 8,400–9,600; employer-paid 9,050–10,250; employee-paid SAR 0. PASS 3. domestic, 6 mo, 2 deps -> levy 2*400*6 = SAR 4,800; iqama 600*6/12 = SAR 300; work-permit shown as n/a for domestic category. PASS 4. company, 3 mo, 1 dep -> levy 1*400*3 = SAR 1,200; iqama 650*3/12 = SAR 162.50; work-permit 2,100–2,400; employer-paid 2,262.50–2,562.50. PASS 5. deps=-1 -> validation error message shown. PASS
Fee components (reported figures)
⚠ Each figure below is consistently reported across multiple expat guides (2020–2026) but not confirmed from an official source. Treat them as planning estimates; the platform amount at payment time is the only authoritative number.
| Component | Reported figure | Who typically pays |
|---|---|---|
| Dependent levy (per dependent) | SAR 400/month (SAR 4,800/year) ⚠ | Expat employee (the worker’s own dependents) |
| Iqama base renewal (company workers) | SAR 650/year ⚠ | Employer |
| Iqama base renewal (domestic workers) | SAR 600/year ⚠ | Employer |
| Work-permit levy | SAR 700–800/month ⚠ (reported to vary with Saudization balance) | Employer |
| Late-renewal fines | Reported as SAR 500 (1st), SAR 1,000 (2nd), possible deportation (3rd) ⚠ | Typically the employer’s responsibility — confirm |
Who pays what
- Employer-paid (typical): the iqama base renewal fee and the work-permit levy. These are employer obligations under the commonly described practice.
- Employee-paid (typical): the dependent levy on your spouse and children. Some employers absorb it as a benefit — check your contract.
- Contract overrides practice: whatever your written contract says governs your specific case. If the contract is silent, the commonly reported split above is the starting assumption — not a guarantee.
How fees are paid (SADAD / Absher)
- Check the live amount. Log in to Absher Individuals or Qiwa and read the amount the platform itself shows for your renewal — this is the only authoritative figure.
- Pay via SADAD. Government fees are commonly payable through the SADAD biller system in your bank app, under government services.
- Keep the receipt. Save the SADAD transaction reference and the Absher/Qiwa confirmation.
- Confirm renewal. Check that the new expiry date appears on Absher before assuming the renewal completed.
Why every figure is hedged
The fee figures on this page are reported consistently by six or more independent expat guides spanning 2020–2026 — which is why we publish them as planning estimates at all. But none of them come from an official source: fee schedules are set by the authorities and can change, and the platforms (Absher, Qiwa) show the live amount at payment time. We would rather hedge honestly than publish a figure that looks official and isn’t. Verify live amounts in Absher Individuals → SADAD or qiwa.sa before paying.
Frequently asked questions
How much is the dependent levy in Saudi Arabia?
The widely reported figure is SAR 400 per month per dependent (SAR 4,800 per dependent per year). This is consistently reported in expat guides from 2020 to 2026 but we could not confirm it from an official source. Verify the live amount in Absher Individuals under SADAD or on qiwa.sa before paying.
Who pays the dependent levy — the employee or the employer?
In practice, the dependent levy is commonly reported as being borne by the expat employee (it is a levy on the worker’s own dependents), while the iqama renewal fee and work-permit levy are employer obligations. Employer policy varies — some employers absorb the dependent levy — so check your contract. Verify live amounts in Absher or Qiwa.
How much does iqama renewal cost per year?
The commonly cited base renewal fee is SAR 650 per year for company workers and SAR 600 per year for domestic workers — but these figures are widely reported estimates, not confirmed official numbers. On top of the base fee, the employer-paid work-permit levy (commonly reported at SAR 700–800 per month) applies for company workers. Verify live amounts in Absher or Qiwa before paying.
How do I pay iqama and dependent fees in Saudi Arabia?
Fees are commonly paid through the SADAD payment system — visible as a billable amount under government services in Absher Individuals — after the amounts are generated on the Absher or Qiwa platforms. Always read the live amount shown on the platform itself; do not rely on figures from any guide, including this one.
Can an iqama be renewed for 3 or 6 months instead of a full year?
Quarterly renewal is commonly reported as available — the estimator on this page supports 3, 6, 9, and 12-month periods and prorates the annual figures. Confirm that partial-period renewal is offered for your category in Absher or Qiwa before planning around it.
What happens if my iqama renewal is late?
Expat guides commonly report fines of SAR 500 for the first late renewal, SAR 1,000 for the second, and possible deportation for the third — but these are widely reported estimates, not confirmed official figures. Renew on time and verify the current penalty schedule in Absher or Qiwa.
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