Indian in Saudi Arabia· Editorial Team · iqama-residency · 6 min read
Iqama Fee Calculator 2026: Renewal, Levy & Dependent Fee
Free Iqama fee calculator: pick 3, 6, 9 or 12 months, your levy band and dependents to see the Iqama fee, levy, work permit and dependent fee, split into what the employer pays and what you pay.
Short answer: a company worker’s 12-month Iqama renewal costs the employer SAR 10,350 (SAR 650 Iqama + SAR 9,600 levy + SAR 100 work permit) when expats outnumber Saudis, or SAR 9,150 with the SAR 700 levy. If your family lives with you, you pay SAR 400 per dependent per month. Use the calculator below for your own period and family size.
Fees as of November 2026. Absher/Muqeem may add a small service fee.
How it’s calculated
The calculator uses the figures in our Iqama fees guide:
| Charge | Rate | Who pays |
|---|---|---|
| Iqama fee, company worker | SAR 650 per year | Employer |
| Iqama fee, domestic worker | SAR 600 per year | Employer (sponsor) |
| Expat levy | SAR 800 per month if expats outnumber Saudis, SAR 700 otherwise | Employer |
| Work permit fee | SAR 100 per year | Employer |
| Dependent fee | SAR 400 per dependent per month | You |
| Iqama for a dependent aged 18+ | SAR 500 per year | You |
- Period: yearly fees are split by the number of months and rounded to the nearest riyal (for example, 3 months of the Iqama fee is SAR 163). Monthly fees are multiplied by the months.
- Domestic workers renew for 12 months only, because the 3, 6 and 9-month option covers Iqamas linked to a work permit. Only the SAR 600 Iqama fee is shown for them.
- Exempt sets the levy to zero, for companies that hold a levy exemption.
- Late renewal: more than 3 days after expiry costs SAR 500 the first time, SAR 1,000 the second time, and the third time can lead to deportation. The fine is shown separately and is not added to the totals.
- Who pays: Article 40 of the Labour Law puts the worker’s Iqama fee, work permit fee and levy on the employer. The dependent fee is the head of family’s cost.
Worked example: worker with wife and two children, 12 months, expats outnumber Saudis. Employer pays 650 + 9,600 + 100 = SAR 10,350. You pay 3 x 4,800 = SAR 14,400. For 3 months only, you pay 3 x 1,200 = SAR 3,600.
FAQ
Can my employer make me pay the Iqama fee or levy? No. Article 40 of the Labour Law makes the employer pay the worker’s own Iqama fee, work permit fee and levy. They cannot be deducted from your salary.
Do children under 18 pay the dependent fee? Yes. The SAR 400 a month applies to every dependent at any age. The extra SAR 500 yearly Iqama fee applies only to dependents aged 18 and over.
Can I pay the dependent fee for 3 months only? Yes. The dependent fee is paid for the same period as your own Iqama: 3, 6, 9 or 12 months.
Why is the amount in Absher different? Absher, Muqeem or your bank may add a small service fee, and any unpaid fines are added. The amount Absher shows before you pay is the one to trust.
Related guides
- Iqama fees in Saudi Arabia: full breakdown and who pays
- Check Iqama expiry date
- End of service benefit (ESB) calculator
Sources: General Directorate of Passports (Jawazat), Fees; Ministry of Human Resources, Labour Law Article 40; Umm Al-Qura, Cabinet decision on 3-month Iqama renewal; SPA, quarterly Iqama renewal starts, domestic workers excluded; Saudi Gazette, late Iqama renewal fines.
- iqama
- fees
- calculator
- dependent fee
- levy
- renewal
