What is the Iqama Visa of Saudi Arabia?

Iqama Visa is the Saudi Arabian employment permit or national residency permit that allows foreign nationals to live and work in the Kingdom. It is sponsored by an employer who has the right to hire foreign employees in their office premises, located in the KSA. Iqama can be renewed and transferred by the employer. business.blog

Iqama Status Check Guide

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia permits foreign nationals to live and work in Saudi Arabia and on its shores through the Iqama permit. This is a national residency/employment permit, issued by the Ministry of Interior. To get the Iqama,, usually the employer, who files the application on behalf of the employee, within 90 days of the latter’s arrival. mystrikingly.com

An Iqama is important as a proof of residence/employment; mandatory in opening bank accounts, getting a house on rent, registering for utilities and so on. It usually takes around 1-3 weeks for getting an Iqama approval from the Saudi Arabia Ministry of Labour and Social Development.

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