Saudi Iqama & ID Expiry Calculator 2026

Track days left, grace periods, late fines, and renewal eligibility for your Saudi Iqama, Passport, Driving License, Vehicle Istimara, National ID, and Exit-Reentry Visa with dual Hijri-Gregorian support.

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Understanding Saudi Iqama & Document Expiry Rules (2026 Regulations)

In the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), staying vigilant about the validity of your residency permit (Iqama / هوية مقيم), international passport, driving license (رخصة القيادة), vehicle registration (Istimara / رخصة السير), and exit-reentry visas is crucial. With the digitalization of government services through Absher (أبشر), Muqeem (مقيم), and Qiwa (قوى), physical plastic cards frequently display only issue dates or 5-year lifespans, while the actual legal validity is maintained in real time on the Ministry of Interior (MOI) and Jawazat databases.

Failing to renew your documents within the statutory grace period leads to immediate financial penalties, freeze of commercial bank accounts under Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) compliance mandates, suspension of mobile telecom SIM lines, roadside vehicle impoundment by Moroor, and potential deportation for repeated violations under Article 55 of the Saudi Residence Regulations.

Jawazat Late Fine Schedule

Under Saudi Jawazat regulations: 1st time delay is a SAR 500 fine; 2nd time delay is a SAR 1,000 fine; 3rd time delay results in a SAR 1,000 fine plus deportation (إبعاد) of the expatriate employee.

Moroor 60-Day Grace Period

Under Saudi Traffic Law (Moroor), drivers and vehicle owners receive a 60-day grace period from the expiration date to renew without penalty. If renewed after 60 days, a late fine of SAR 100 per year of delay is imposed.

SAMA Bank Freeze Rules

Under Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) compliance mandates, commercial banks in KSA freeze outgoing transactions (debit cards, online transfers, point-of-sale) upon Iqama expiration. Incoming salary deposits continue to be credited.

6-Month Passport Rule

Most international destinations and airlines require your passport to have at least 6 months of validity remaining from your travel departure date. Jawazat requires at least 90 days passport validity to issue an Exit-Reentry Visa.

How to Query Iqama Validity on Absher Without Login

You can check any Iqama validity directly on the official Absher portal (absher.sa) under Public Services > Query Iqama Expiry Service (الاستعلام عن صلاحية الإقامة) by entering the 10-digit Iqama number and image verification code.

Frequently Asked Questions

The Saudi General Directorate of Passports (Jawazat) grants a 3-day grace period after the expiration of an Iqama to renew without penalty. On the 4th day following expiration, late penalties are automatically applied.
Under Saudi Jawazat regulations: 1st time delay is a SAR 500 fine; 2nd time delay is a SAR 1,000 fine; 3rd time delay results in a SAR 1,000 fine plus deportation (إبعاد) of the expatriate employee.
Under Saudi Traffic Law (Moroor), drivers and vehicle owners receive a 60-day grace period from the expiration date to renew without penalty. If renewed after 60 days, a late fine of SAR 100 per year (or fraction thereof) of delay is imposed.
Under Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) compliance mandates, commercial banks in KSA freeze outgoing transactions (debit cards, online transfers, point-of-sale) upon Iqama expiration. Incoming deposits (salary) are usually credited, but withdrawals are blocked until the updated Iqama validity is verified via Absher/Yakeen.
You can toggle the calendar mode to Hijri in this calculator and enter your Umm al-Qura year, month, and day (e.g. 1447-09-15). The calculator instantly computes the exact corresponding Gregorian date and remaining countdown.
Most international destinations and airlines require your passport to have at least 6 months of validity remaining from your travel departure date (or 3 months for GCC / Arab states). Furthermore, Jawazat requires at least 90 days passport validity to issue a single Exit-Reentry Visa and 60 days for a Final Exit Visa.
Saudi Driving Licenses and Vehicle Istimaras can be renewed up to 180 days (6 months) prior to expiration via Absher. Iqamas can be renewed up to 6 months before expiry once the work permit levy (Maktab Amal) and medical insurance are active.

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