Wondering whether your new Iqama has been issued yet? You are not the only one! In Saudi Arabia, the official residence permit of expatriates is called an Iqama. Being a new employee, transfer of sponsorship, renewal of Iqama, one must check whether a new Iqama has been issued or the previous sponsorship or Iqama is under processing.
In this guide, I will give all the means to find out whether a new iqama has been issued or not through the following means:
- Via MOL Portal
- Via the GOSI website
- Visit the Jawazat Office
Method 1: Through the Ministry of Labor Website
Steps to Check Iqama Issuance via MOL Portal
- Look at the URL of the Official Ministry of Labor Inquiry Page: https://www.mol.gov.sa/
- Go to login.
- Choose English Language
- Go to the Individual Services section and click on it.
- Enter your Border Number (رقم الحدود) in the required field.
- The border number is a 10-digit number that can be found stamped on your passport at the point of entry into Saudi Arabia.
- Enter your Date of Birth (A choice of either Hijri or Greg calendar is available).
- Enter the Captcha Code as displayed.
- Click on next or submit.
Results
- If it displays your name and the name of the company you work for, congratulations! This implies that your Iqama is out.
- If you see “No Records Found”, your Iqama is still pending.
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Method 2: Using the GOSI website
Steps to Check Iqama Status Through GOSI
- Go to GOSI Official Website: https://www.gosi.gov.sa/
- Switch Language to English:
- Basic Account Sign in or Create a Basic Account:
- Click on Electronic Services:
- Log in or Create a Basic Account:
- Border Number or Passport Number.
- Navigate to Contribution History or Employment Status:
- In this section, it will indicate whether or not your job is registered by your employer.
Method 3: Direct Confirmation from Your Employer or HR Department
Steps to Confirm Through the Employer
- Contact your HR Department or Sponsor:
- Phone, mail them, or simply see them.
- Ask Them to Check via Internal Channels:
- They have access to the Muqeem Portal and other internal government systems.
- Request Confirmation:
- They can access internal government networks, including the Muqeem Portal.
- Record Their Response:
- Enquire politely whether your Iqama Number has been generated.
Why This Method Works
- Your employment file is available to HR.
- They will be able to verify your status quickly than having to wait for online system updates.
What If Your Iqama Is Still Not Issued?
- Ask HR for Timeline: At times, your company might be in a position to give a forecast about the time of issue.
- Confirm Payment of Fees: No fee payment leads to stagnation of the process of issuance of the Iqama.
- Verify Contract Status on Qiwa: Sometimes, you may find a delay that is connected with the approval of your employment contract on Qiwa.
- Keep Patience: In Saudi Arabia, administrative processes can be slow but steady. Keep following up.
FAQ
How to check if an Iqama number is issued or not?
Use the MOL portal: https://www.mol.gov.sa/Services/Inquiry/, enter your border number or passport number.
What is the procedure for checking my Iqama transfer status?
Access the MOL portal and under the category of Transfer of Service, enter your border number in order to know the status of the transfer.
What is the new fee for the Iqama?
By 2025, the usual new Iqama prices are SAR 650. There is an extra charge on the dependents or workforce levies payable according to what level of Saudization.
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Final Words
I have passed the same road you are walking on. I am in the field when it comes to knowing what it feels like to wonder whether your Iqama is processed or not. With the help of the three methods mentioned, you will be able to track your status easily without getting frustrated.
On a personal note, I accessed the MOL portal as well as GOSI actively at the same time and maintained a close interaction with my HR people.
