Saudi Jawazat Fees 2026: Iqama, Visa, Dependent & Transfer Fees
Check Saudi Jawazat fees for Iqama, exit re-entry visas, sponsorship transfers, dependents and other services.
Saudi Arabia’s General Directorate of Passports (Jawazat) provides a range of services related to Iqama, visas, dependents, sponsorship transfers and Saudi passports.
The fees vary depending on the type of service. Below is a simple breakdown of the main Jawazat service fees in Saudi Arabia.
Iqama Fees in Saudi Arabia
Iqama issuance and renewal fees vary depending on the type of resident or worker.
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These are the Jawazat service fees. Other applicable costs, such as work permit fees, expatriate levies, dependent fees and health insurance, may be charged separately.
Calculate your Iqama renewal cost: Use our Iqama Fees Calculator to estimate Iqama, work permit, insurance and dependent costs.
Exit and Re-Entry Visa Fees
Jawazat charges different fees for single and multiple exit and re-entry visas.
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A single exit and re-entry visa costs SAR 200 for a single trip of up to two months. Each additional month costs SAR 100, within the validity period of the Iqama.
A multiple exit and re-entry visa costs SAR 500 for multiple trips for up to three months. Each additional month costs SAR 200, within the validity period of the Iqama.
A final exit visa is issued without a visa fee.
Calculate your exit re-entry fee: Use our Exit Re-Entry Visa Fee Calculator to estimate the fee based on the visa type and duration.
Dependent and Newborn Fees
Jawazat also specifies fees for adding dependents and issuing or renewing their residence permits.
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Adding a dependent born inside Saudi Arabia is free, while adding a dependent or newborn born outside the Kingdom carries a fee of SAR 2,000.
The SAR 500 amount shown above is the Iqama issuance or renewal service fee for a resident’s dependent after reaching the legal age of 18. Other applicable charges may be separate.
Sponsorship Transfer Fees
The Jawazat fee for transferring sponsorship increases depending on the number of previous transfers.
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The first sponsorship transfer costs SAR 2,000, increasing to SAR 4,000 for the second transfer and SAR 6,000 for the third and subsequent transfers.
Visit and Entry Visa Fees
The following fees apply to certain visit and entry visa services listed by Jawazat.
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Visa requirements and applicable charges can vary according to visa type and current regulations. Applicants should confirm the amount applicable to their particular visa before making a payment.
Profession Change Fee
Changing the registered profession of a resident carries a separate service fee.
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A profession change may also be subject to eligibility requirements and procedures through the relevant Saudi government platforms.
Saudi Passport Fees
Jawazat also handles the issuance and renewal of Saudi passports. These fees apply to Saudi citizens.
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The fee for issuing or renewing a Saudi passport for five years is SAR 300, while a 10-year passport costs SAR 600.
Important Note About Jawazat Fees
The amounts listed above are service fees and should not always be considered the total cost of completing a particular procedure.
For example, an expatriate worker’s total Iqama renewal cost may include the Iqama fee as well as applicable work permit fees, expatriate levies and health insurance. Similarly, dependents may be subject to additional charges where applicable.
Fees, requirements and government procedures may also change. Residents should confirm the final payable amount through the relevant official Saudi government platform before completing a transaction.
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