The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is the home for expatriates from around the world. Each and every Expat must know Jawazat fees for different services. Different governmental departments in KSA have different fee structures for each service. The best thing is every e-service is available for citizens and non-citizens online. So, it is easy to make payments, track payments, and make new requests online.
The below list has new iqama renewal fees, work permits, dependent, visas, single visas, multiple visas, final exit visas, Kafeel transfer, Nakal Kafala, profession change, and transit fee details.
But the most important thing is, that you should have an Absher MOI account in order to get the full benefits of these services. Anyhow, we are talking about the Fees, let’s get started:
New Iqama Renewal Fees Updated 2023
Iqama also called the residence permit, which is most the important thing everyone must know about. Not just Iqama the iqama fees in 2023 Saudi Arabia as well. Ministry of Labor also called MOI fees for a work permit must be submitted first, either to make a new one or renew the existing one. You can check iqama fees 2023 here.
| Description | Fees in SAR |
| Fresh Iqama Fee – Fees for domestic drivers and workers | 600 |
| Fresh Iqama Fee and Renewal Fee for Business and Employees | 650 |
Work Permit or Iqama Fees For 2023
Keep in mind that work permit fees are mandatory for both expatriates and employees. Moreover, organizations and Mosasas (all small businesses), as well as laborers are excluded from Maktab-e-Amal. However, the fees for the (Hijri 1440 and Hijri 1441) lists are below.
| Description | Fees in SAR |
| From Jan-2023 | 600 |
| From Jan-2023 | 800 |
Expats Dependent Fee List
Every single Expat living in KSA needs to pay the dependent fees for all family members and anyone under their sponsorship. Remember the dependent fees is applicable for infants children and each number of member you are Kafeel of.
| Description | Fees in SAR |
| Dependent Month fees from Jan-2023 | 300 |
| Dependent Month fees from Jan-2023 | 400 |
Employment Visa Fees List
The employment visa fees for all domestic workers including family/permanent visas are below.
| Description | Fees in SAR |
| Visa Fees for Domestic Workers KSA | 2,300 |
| Visa Fees for Permanent/Family KSA | 2,000 |
Singel Visa Exit Re-Entry
If an expatriate wants to get a single exit re-entry visa for leave temporarily. Then:
| Description | Fees in SAR |
| Single visa for exit re-entry for two months | 200 |
| Single visa for exit re-entry for additional months | 100 |
Multiple Visa Exit Re-Entry
If you are used to traveling a lot from and to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Then the fees list is:
| Description | Fees in SAR |
| Multiple visas for exit re-entry for three months | 500 |
| Multiple visas for exit re-entry for additional months | 200 |
Final Visa Exit
In the end, every Expat must leave the Kingdom once and for all in their life. However, the final exit visa fee is:
| Description | Fees in SAR |
| Final Exit Visa fee and 2023 | Free 🙂 |
Sponsorship Transfer or Nakal Kafala
Have you checked your Kafeel or company’s good or bad status, and want to transfer? Then:
| Description | Fees in SAR |
| First Nakal Kafal or Sponsor Transfer Fee | 2,000 |
| Second Nakal Kafal or Sponsor Transfer Fee | 4,000 |
| Third Nakal Kafal or Sponsor Transfer Fee | 6,000 |
Change of Profession
The Ministry of Interior allows expats to change their Iqama profession online. But the only employer has the right to change it. If you want the Iqama profession to change then:
| Description | Fees in SAR |
| A profession change MOI Service Fee | 1,000 |
Transit Visa Fee
There are some visitors who want to stay for just hours in KSA. That could be any reason such as business meetings, purchases, and much more. However, the transit visa fee is:
| Description | Fees in SAR |
| 72 hours Transit Visa Fees | 300 |
If you already have your residence permit check its validity first. If it is valid then it’s ok, but if it expired then there is a penalty of SR 500 up to SR 1500 you will need to pay if you don’t renew it on time. Moreover, the list of MOI Jawazat fees is the above.
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