Where do I check my official iqama expiry date?

In the Absher app or portal under your personal dashboard, or through the Muqeem service for employers. The date shown there is authoritative.

What is the fine for late iqama renewal?

SAR 500 for the first late renewal, SAR 1,000 for the second, and a third violation can lead to deportation.

Is iqama expiry written in Hijri or Gregorian?

Iqama validity follows the Hijri (Umm al-Qura) calendar. Since a Hijri year is about 11 days shorter, expiry arrives sooner than a Gregorian year would suggest.

Can the iqama be renewed before it expires?

Yes. The employer can renew before expiry once levies and fees are paid — renewing early avoids any risk of fines.

Umm al-Qura & Gregorian supported

Iqama Expiry Tracker

Enter your iqama expiry date — in Hijri or Gregorian — and see exactly how many days you have left.

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Enter your expiry date and you'll see the days remaining, the date in both calendars, and a renewal warning if it's close.

Iqama status

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Dates follow the computed Umm al-Qura calendar. Always confirm your official status and renewal in Absher — this tool is an estimate for guidance only.

Good to know

Iqama renewal, in short

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Renew through Absher / Muqeem

Your employer renews the iqama after paying the levies and fees. You can check your current validity anytime in the Absher app.

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Late renewal has real penalties

Renewing after expiry brings a SAR 500 fine the first time and SAR 1,000 the second. A third violation can lead to deportation.

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Expiry is tracked in Hijri

Official iqama validity follows the Umm al-Qura (Hijri) calendar, which is ~11 days shorter per year — expiry comes sooner than a Gregorian year suggests.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

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