Saudi Dependent Fee and Iqama Renewal Calculator

Enter the number of dependents and the renewal period to see your family's fees, and what your employer pays for your own iqama and work permit.

Prepared and reviewed by the Mustahaqati team · Last updated: 2026-11-03

Calculate your renewal fees

Number of dependents Wife, children, parents and anyone on your sponsorship. The fee is the same for all.

Renewal period

Dependents with their own iqama Iqama fee of SAR 500 a year for a family member above the legal age. Those listed on your iqama don't pay it.

Was the renewal more than 3 days late?

Include the worker's own fees (paid by the employer)

Expats vs Saudis in the company

Worker iqama fee

Saudi iqama renewal fees by period

Item (SAR)	3 months	6 months	9 months	12 months
Dependent fee (per person)	1,200	2,400	3,600	4,800
Expat levy (more expats)	2,400	4,800	7,200	9,600
Expat levy (equal or fewer expats)	2,100	4,200	6,300	8,400
Work permit	25	50	75	100
Worker iqama (commonly charged)	163	325	488	650

The official iqama fee is SAR 500 a year; SAR 650 (500 plus 150 in other charges) is what is commonly charged, so check the amount shown in Absher or Muqeem. Optional platform service fees are not included.

Who pays what?

Employer: the expat levy, the work permit fee, the worker's iqama fee and renewal, and their late fines (Article 40 of the Labor Law). These may not be charged to the worker.
Head of family: the dependent fee, the iqama fee for any family member with their own iqama, and the family's exit and re-entry visas.

Example: wife and 3 children for 12 months: 4 × 400 × 12 = SAR 19,200 (SAR 4,800 for 3 months). The worker's own renewal for 12 months with more expats than Saudis: 9,600 + 100 + 650 = SAR 10,350, paid by the employer.

Travelling? Calculate the exit and re-entry visa fee for each family member. Prefer Arabic? Use the Arabic version.

Frequently asked questions

How much is the dependent fee in Saudi Arabia in 2026?

SAR 400 per dependent per month, or SAR 4,800 a year, the rate in force since 1 July 2020. It is paid in advance for the same period as the head of family's iqama renewal: SAR 1,200 per person for 3 months, 2,400 for 6, 3,600 for 9 and 4,800 for 12.

Has the dependent fee changed?

No decision changing the SAR 400 rate had been issued by November 2026. The Ministry of Finance said in 2024 that the fee was under review, but no change has been announced.

Does the employer pay the dependent fee?

The law does not require it. Article 40 of the Labor Law makes the employer pay the worker's own iqama and work permit fees, their renewal and late fines, but it does not cover the family. The dependent fee is paid by the head of family unless the contract says otherwise.

Is the dependent fee refunded on final exit?

No. It is paid in advance and is not refundable, and the fee must be paid up to the date of the final exit request.

What is the fine for late iqama renewal?

If the iqama is not renewed within 3 days of expiry: SAR 500 the first time, SAR 1,000 the second time, and deportation the third time. The fine for the worker's own iqama is paid by the employer under Article 40.

Can I renew the iqama for only 3 months?

Yes. Since November 2021 a private-sector worker's iqama and work permit can be renewed for 3, 6, 9 or 12 months, and the dependent fee is paid for the same period.

Sources

Figures and formulas on this page were last reviewed on 2026-11-03.