Iqama Cost Calculator 2026 — Saudi Arabia
If you live and work in Saudi Arabia, your iqama is more than an ID card — it comes with a yearly bill, and it’s better to know the number before renewal time sneaks up on you.
This free calculator adds up the real cost for you: the renewal fee itself, the monthly work permit levy, dependent fees if your family is here with you, health insurance, and even the late fine if a renewal runs overdue. Pick your situation, move the sliders, and see the full breakdown — including who pays what.
Iqama Cost & Renewal Fee Calculator
Estimate the Real Total Cost of your Saudi residency renewal — including Work Permit Levy, Dependent Fees, and Health Insurance.
Calculate Your Iqama Cost
ESTIMATED TOTAL COST
for 12 months renewal
- Iqama Renewal Fee 0
- Work Permit Levy 0
- Dependent Fees 0
- Health Insurance 0
- Late Fine 0
Estimate based on 2026 official fee rates. Actual amounts may vary by employer policy and insurance provider.
What makes up your iqama cost?
Five things, mostly. Here’s what each one is, in plain words:
Iqama renewal fee
The base fee — 650 SAR per year for private-sector employees (600 SAR for domestic workers). This is the part everyone pays, every single renewal.
Work permit levy (Muqabil Mali)
The big one. Employers pay 700–800 SAR per month per worker depending on the company’s Nitaqat Saudization tier. Over a full year, this is usually the largest slice of the total — which is why the number surprises people.
Dependent fees
400 SAR per month for each dependent. If your family lives with you in the Kingdom, this adds up fast — the calculator lets you add up to 10 dependents so you can see the real figure.
Health insurance
Mandatory for iqama renewal, and the price depends on your provider and coverage level. The calculator starts at 1,200 SAR per person per year — drag the slider to match what you actually pay.
Late renewal fine
500 SAR if the iqama isn’t renewed on time. Hopefully you’ll never need this row — but it’s there if you want to see the damage.
Who pays for what?
Here’s the split most people see in practice: the employer usually covers the iqama fee, the work permit levy, and the worker’s own health insurance. Dependent fees normally fall on the employee as the sponsor. The calculator shows you both sides of the split automatically — useful to know before any conversation with HR.
How to use this calculator
- Choose your worker category — private sector employee, domestic worker, or dependent of a resident.
- Set your renewal period and adjust the sliders — number of dependents, insurance cost, and tick the late-fine box if you want the full picture.
- Read your total — plus the complete breakdown and the employer/employee split underneath.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to renew an iqama in Saudi Arabia in 2026?
There’s no single number — it depends on your situation. The base renewal fee is 650 SAR per year for private-sector workers, but the work permit levy (700–800 SAR per month) usually dominates the total. For example, the calculator’s default scenario — a private-sector worker, 12 months, no dependents — comes to 10,250 SAR. Run your own numbers above; that’s what the calculator is for.
What is the Maktab Amal fee (Muqabil Mali)?
It’s the monthly work permit levy employers pay for each expatriate worker — 700 to 800 SAR per month depending on the company’s Nitaqat tier. Companies in industrial or otherwise exempt sectors don’t pay it, which is why the calculator has an exemption checkbox.
How much is the dependent fee in Saudi Arabia?
400 SAR per month for each dependent — that’s 4,800 SAR per year per person. It’s one of the first numbers to check if you’re planning to bring your family over.
What happens if I don’t renew my iqama on time?
A 500 SAR fine applies to late renewals. Beyond the money, plenty of routine things — banking, government services — need a valid iqama, so renewing before the expiry date genuinely matters.
Does this calculator include health insurance?
Yes. Health insurance is mandatory for renewal, so it’s part of the total. The default is 1,200 SAR per person per year — drag the slider to match what you actually pay.
Are these the official government fees?
This calculator works from currently published 2026 fee rates to give you a realistic estimate — but fees and policies do change, and your employer’s arrangements matter too. Treat the result as a solid estimate, and confirm the final numbers with your employer or through Absher.
GulfVisasJobs built this calculator as a free planning tool. It gives estimates based on published 2026 rates — not an official government statement. For the final word on your own renewal, check with your employer or the official channels.