Saudi Passports Directorate details online iqama renewal for residents abroad
Saudi authorities have enabled residents, dependents, and domestic workers outside the Kingdom to renew their iqama online via Absher, outlining the required steps.
Key Takeaways
AIThe General Directorate of Passports has announced the launch of an online service allowing residents, their dependents, and domestic workers outside Saudi Arabia to renew their iqama (residency permit) through the Absher platform.
According to a statement posted on the directorate’s official X account, the service enables beneficiaries to renew their iqama electronically without the need to be physically present in the Kingdom.
Steps to renew iqama for domestic workers:
Log in to the Absher platform.
Access the Domestic Workers Services section.
Select Resident Services.
Choose the beneficiary.
Select Renew Iqama.
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Steps to renew iqama for dependents:
Log in to the Absher platform.
Go to Family Members Services.
Select Resident Services.
Choose the beneficiary.
Select Renew Iqama.
The Passports Directorate emphasized that this electronic service streamlines the iqama renewal process for eligible beneficiaries, even if they are currently outside Saudi Arabia.