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For expats in Saudi Arabia

Check your
Iqama in
minutes.

Expiry date, validity and status — with or without an Absher account. Clear step-by-step guides for every official portal, plus the real cost of renewal.

4official portals covered
28+step-by-step guides
2026updated for this year

How do you want to check?

Pick the method that matches your situation. Each guide walks you through the official portal, step by step.

Checking your Iqama in Saudi Arabia

Your Iqama (residence permit) is the most important document you hold as an expatriate in Saudi Arabia. Keeping track of its expiry date helps you avoid fines, travel issues and problems with your sponsor. The government provides several free online services to check your Iqama validity, including Absher, the Ministry of Interior portal, the labor ministry platform and Muqeem.

This site brings together clear, up-to-date guides for each method, including how to check your Iqama without an Absher account, using your passport number, or from outside Saudi Arabia. When it is time to renew, our renewal fees guide explains the costs involved.