Category · Q&A index
Visas & Immigration
Premium Residency, residence permit (Iqama), work visa, sponsorship.
2YEARS
Standard Iqama validity period
30DAYS
Visa processing time standard
1SPONSOR
Required for work visa sponsorship
SAR 2,000MINIMUM
Premium Residency annual fee
Start here
01
I need a work visa sponsored by my employer
Learn how to obtain and process a work visa in Saudi Arabia through employer sponsorship, including documentation requirements, approval timelines, and sponsorship obligations.
02
I want to bring family members to visit Saudi Arabia
Understand the family visit visa process, eligibility requirements, invitation procedures, and how to support relatives or dependents visiting from abroad.
03
My visa is expiring and I need to renew it
Find guidance on renewing or extending your existing visa, including required documents, application procedures, and deadlines to maintain legal residency status.
2 questions
4 answered questions
My visa is expiring and I need to renew it
- Provisional0 views
Exit Re Entry Visa Saudi Arabia: Rules and How to Apply
Iqama holders need an exit re-entry visa to leave and return to Saudi Arabia. Single-exit costs SAR 200 for two months; multiple-exit costs SAR 500 for three months. Apply through Absher or Muqeem.
- Provisional0 views
Iqama Renewal in Saudi Arabia: Fees, Deadlines, Process
Employers must renew iqama before expiry, paying SAR 650 fee plus levies. Late renewal costs SAR 500 first, SAR 1,000 second, deportation third.
Other questions
- Provisional0 views
Final Exit Visa Check Saudi Arabia: How to Verify Status
Check your final exit visa status on Absher or Muqeem using your Iqama number. It must show 'Valid' and be within 60 days of issuance before you travel.
- Provisional0 views
Reentry KSA: How Exit/Re-Entry Visas Work in Saudi Arabia
If you're on an iqama (residence permit) in Saudi Arabia and planning to travel abroad, you can't just leave. You need an exit/re-entry visa first — and getting it wrong can cancel your residency. Quick answer A reentry KSA permit (Exit/Re-Entry visa) is the authorization ev