Iqama is a legal residency permit for residents of Saudi to live or work without facing issues. Tracking iqama expiration date is a little bit time taking due to busy schedule for most of the people. But, now everyone can check iqama status online and view the expiry date.
Having a valid iqama can save you from court disputes and provides you peace of mind. That’s why, Residents should ensures the iqama validity date. If you are living in KSA, then you need to know about checking iqama status for expiration date.
How to Check Iqama Expiration in Saudi Arabia?
If you want to know that when your saudi iqama will expire, then read the article carefully . You can check by following three methods.
- Visiting official MOI Absher website.
- MOL website.
- Absher mobile app.
Absher Portal
Follow the given steps to check iqama validity on Absher portal online:
- Go to official Absher Portal or https://www.absher.sa website.
- Click on “individuals” button.
- Choose “English” language if you know well.
- login to your account by entering username & password. If you haven’t account, then register yourself.
- Once you’re logged in, visit homepage & click ” Query Iqama Expiry Service” button.
- After clicking you can view your iqama details.
MOL-KSA Website
If you can’t use absher portal then you can check on another official MOL.GOV.SA website. This website does not ask to create an account.
- Visit MOL.GOV.SA
- A pop up agreement box appears in arabic. click on green button and select your preferred language English, Urdu, or Hindi.
- Enter your iqama no. or border number.
- Enter your date of birth and continue.
- Enter the image code and click on next button to submit request.
- After submitting, you’ll view the expiry date of your iqama with your residence status in KSA.
Absher App
If both of the two methods are difficult, then you can also use an android app namely Absher App. You can download official Absher app from google playstore and apple store.
- Install the absher app on your device.
- login to your account with username and password.
- Insert the OTP that you receive on the linked phone number.
- Click on “Profile” in the “My Services” section.
- Click on “My Iqama” to view your iqama information.
Conclusion
Checking of iqama expiration in KSA is an important task for expats. There are many ways to check expiry date, but you can check online through absher portal, app, and MOL.
Update yourself with your iqama information as an expired iqama can cause problems. You may get penalty of expired iqama in Saudi.