Saudi Iqama Renewal & Expat Dependent Fees Calculator

Expat & Residency Verified daily benchmark data

🪪 Saudi Iqama & Expat Fees Calculator

Number of Dependents / Companions Spouse, children, or sponsored parents

Renewal Duration (Months) Flexible periods enabled by Saudi government

Include Primary Worker Iqama Fee (SAR 650/year) Jawazat residence license fee

Include Work Permit Financial Levy (Employer responsibility) Maktab Amal financial fee (Article 40 obligates employer)

Company Saudization Levy Tier

Estimated Total Residency Fees

SAR 10,250.00

Dependent Companion Levy (SAR 400/mo): SAR 9,600.00 (2 dependents, 12 mos)

Jawazat Worker Residency License: SAR 650.00

Work Permit Financial Levy: SAR 0.00 (Employer responsibility)

About Saudi Iqama & Expat Fees Calculator

Budgeting for residence permit (Iqama) renewals and associated expatriate levies is an essential annual task for foreign professionals residing with family in Saudi Arabia. Administered jointly by the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development and the General Directorate of Passports (Jawazat), the fee framework reflects family size, residency category, and employer nationalization metrics.

For family sponsors, the key recurring cost is the dependent fee (Muqeem companion fee), established at SAR 400 per month for each dependent (spouse, children, or sponsored parents). Primary workers also carry a standard annual Jawazat residency renewal fee of SAR 650. In the commercial private sector, employers settle the work permit financial levy (Maktab Amal fee) through Qiwa, ranging from SAR 700 to SAR 800 per month depending on Saudization ratios. This calculator computes your estimated residency costs based on current verified rates.

How It Works & Key Standards

Dependent Fee Calculation: Multiplies number of dependents by SAR 400 per month by the selected duration.
Jawazat Worker Fee: Adds SAR 650 per year for primary worker residence permit issuance or renewal.
Work Permit Financial Levy: Evaluates monthly employer labor fees (SAR 700 to SAR 800 per month) when selected for review.
Installment Periods: Supports 3, 6, 9, 12, or 24-month renewal horizons enabled under Saudi government directives.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the current monthly fee for expatriate dependents in Saudi Arabia?

The dependent companion levy is SAR 400 per month for each sponsored dependent (spouse, child, or parent). Fees must be paid in advance through SADAD before Iqama renewal or exit re-entry visa issuance.

Can Iqama renewals be paid in quarterly or semi-annual installments?

Yes. Under Saudi government regulations, residence permits and work licenses can be renewed in periods of 3, 6, 9, or 12 months, removing the requirement to pay full annual lump sums in a single transaction.

Who is legally responsible for paying the work permit financial levy?

Under Article 40 of the Saudi Labor Law, the employer is legally obligated to cover work permit levies and employee Iqama renewal costs. Dependent companion fees remain the personal responsibility of the employee.

Are newborn infants in Saudi Arabia subject to dependent fees?

Yes. Once a newborn is registered with Jawazat and added to the sponsor Iqama, dependent fees are assessed retroactively from the child's date of birth.