Procedure for Obtaining Family Iqama in Saudi Arabia
Introduction
Upon arrival of your family in Saudi Arabia on a permanent family visa, it is imperative to initiate the process for obtaining Iqama for all your dependents.
Required Documents Compile the following documents into a single PDF file for the family iqama procedure:
- Separate Iqama form for each dependent.
- Medical Insurance from the same company as the family head.
- Payment of the Dependent Fee (SR 400/dependent/month after the initial 90-day free period).
- Digital Iqama + Passport copy of the sponsor.
- Pictures of each dependent.
- Passport copies of the dependents.
- Saudi Visa copies of dependents.
- Passport page with the arrival stamp.
- Passport page with the border number.
Application Process
Step 1: Apply for Family Iqama
- Log in to your Absher account.
- Navigate to “Services” > “Passports” > “Tawasul”.
- Click on “New Request” and configure the settings as follows:
- Change the language to Arabic.
- Sector: خدمات للمقيمين داخل المملكة
- Service: إضافة – فصل تابع
- Request Description: Include border numbers of all dependents; specify unmarried status for daughters above 18.
- Attach the compiled PDF file.
- Ensure the PDF file name has no special characters.
Step 2: Print the Iqama
- Await notification of request approval.
- Log in to your Absher account.
- Access “General Services” > “Passports” > “Tawasul” > “Inquire for Requests”.
- Upon approval, visit the Jawazat office with:
- Print of the Tawasul request.
- All aforementioned documents.
- Book a Jawazat Appointment via “Resident Services”.
- Check and correct details if necessary at the designated counter.
Iqama for Sponsorees
If your spouse and children accompany you to Saudi Arabia without a permanent family visa:
- Children will be registered as dependents.
- Spouse as a sponsoree.
- Additional fees apply:
- SR 2,000 for visa issuance for dependents.
- SR 500 for Iqama issuance for the sponsored.
Payment Process
- To pay the new Iqama issuance fee:
- Download the SNB bank application.
- Log in to your internet banking account.
- Select “SADAD” > “Government Payments & Refunds”.
- Choose “Alien Control” as the biller.
- Service: Issue New Iqama.
- Enter Border Number, Employer ID (family head’s Iqama number), Iqama duration (12 months), and Job Category (Relatives/Family Visa).
Late Issuance Fine
- No fee for family Iqama or correction of information.
- A fine of SR 1,000 is applicable if the Iqama is not processed within 3 months.