Iqama Tracking Guide — Saudi Arabia

Every expatriate employee requires a valid iqama (residency permit). Expired iqamas block legal work, GOSI continuity, and exit/re-entry. Employers sponsor renewals and must align Qiwa, Mudad, and GOSI records.

Track expiry 90 days ahead. Ensure medical insurance and profession alignment before renewal. Penalties apply for late renewal and absconding reports.

KSA SMEs frequently miss GOSI registration for new joiners, file Mudad late, or under-report Saudization. Maintain iqama expiry calendars and align Qiwa contract data with payroll each month.

ArcHR supports GOSI calculations, Mudad-ready payroll exports, Nitaqat headcount views, and document expiry alerts for iqama and contracts.