The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia provides residence permit to expatriates with an employment visa. This is one of the most important documents, together with your Visa and Passport, which you need to have while staying in KSA. Iqama usually lasts between 1 to 2 years and must be valid while you’re still residing in the country. To keep updated on the validity of your residence permit, all you have to do is go to the KSA’s Ministry of Interior online.
- Knowing your Iqama
- Get your Iqama. The Iqama ID is a white card with yellowish hologram imprints. It contains your ID picture with words “Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Ministry of Interior” and “Residence Permit” printed on it.
- Find your Iqama number. Your Iqama number is a 10-digit numerical combination found at the bottom center section on the front face of the residence card or sometimes below your picture.
- Visit KSA’s Ministry of Interior website. Once you’ve identified your Iqama number, open a web browser on your computer and visit the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Interior website at http://www.moi.gov.sa/.
