The Saudi Ministry of Interior, through the General Directorate of Passports, determines the fees associated with renewing residency for expatriates of all nationalities and all professions. Fees vary according to the type of work a person performs in the Kingdom. In the event that the person works in a private company, the fees amount to 650 Saudi riyals, and in the case of working as an escort, the fees amount to 2000 Saudi riyals. In the event that the person works as a domestic worker, 600 Saudi riyals must be paid.
Categories exempted from residence renewal fees
There are some categories that enjoy an exemption from residency renewal fees in Saudi Arabia, including scholarship holders, girls under the age of 18, people who hold nationalities of Gulf Cooperation Countries, children of citizenship from a foreign father who does not hold Saudi nationality, and the foreign wife of a citizen. Saudi.
The papers necessary to renew the residency in Saudi Arabia
To renew residency, people must submit a number of documents, including a residency renewal application form, a valid passport, recent personal photos, a copy of the employment contract, a copy of the work permit, a copy of the personal identity card, and the last residency renewal document.
Steps to pay residency renewal fees
Iqama renewal fees can be paid through the Al-Rajhi Bank website, where the residents icon is selected, the option to renew the Iqama is selected, and the Iqama number and renewal period are provided.
Escort fees and change of profession
The Ministry announced that there is no reduction in fees for escorts. As for the fees for changing the profession for expatriates, the Ministry has set a fee of one thousand Saudi riyals. While the fee for transferring sponsorship to a worker for the first time is 2,000 Saudi riyals.
Exemptions for families of Saudi citizens
The wife of a Saudi citizen and her children who hold Saudi nationality are exempted from residency renewal fees. Children of a Saudi citizen whose father is a non-Saudi national are also exempted.
2023-07-31 16:36:05
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