Visa & Iqama Support
Employee visas, investor iqama, and sponsorshipNavigating Saudi visa and iqama rules is essential for company owners and employers. Annual iqama fees, exit re-entry, Qiwa Saudization requirements, and premium residency benefits all affect your bottom line.
- Iqama Fee Structure
Non-Saudi employees and owners typically pay SAR 9,700 annually in iqama fees, payable in quarterly installments. Manufacturing and factory activities qualify for SAR 100 annual fees. Premium Residency eliminates iqama fees entirely for the holder.
Government visa issuance costs approximately SAR 2,000 — far below the SAR 14,000–15,000 charged by freelance visa middlemen. Use your own company's visa quota through proper channels.
- Exit Re-Entry and Qiwa
Company owners do not need to hire a Saudi national solely for exit re-entry — a family member, friend, or employee can manage Muqeem portal tasks. PR holders skip exit re-entry requirements.
Qiwa now requires Saudi national hiring for company owners in some cases on a temporary basis. Removing the Saudi employee triggers compliance review — we advise on sustainable Saudization strategies.
- Visa Quotas
Available visas depend on your Nitaqat color and activity code. Use the Nitaqat calculator and Qiwa portal to check quotas before promising visas to overseas hires.
- Common Questions
Approximately SAR 2,000 for work visa issuance through your company.
Yes. Saudi government allows foreign recruitment based on visa quotas tied to your activity.
No. Premium Residency waives annual iqama fees completely.
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