Iqama (or Muqeem) is a residence permit in Saudi Arabia. Iqama must be renewed annually or quarterly. So in order to avoid penalties and fines on iqama, it is important that you know the exact date its validity ends. The following are simple methods to check the expiration date of Iqama.
We are going to discuss the methods to find the expiration date of iqama. And here is the first method.
Step 1. Go to the Absher Website and tap on "Individuals".
Step 2. If you are not familiar with Arabic, select "English" located in the upper left corner. Enter your username or Iqama number, password, and image code.
Step 3. You will receive a 4-digit verification code on your mobile, enter it
Step 4. After a successful verification, scroll down. You will find the option, Query Iqama Expiry Service. Tap / click on it.
The infographic will help you understand the procedure.
You can also check the expiration and validity date of iqama using the Absher app. One of the benefits of using the app is that you can find the date in the English calendar dates. That is why it is a new and unique method. To do it
Step 1. Download and login to the Absher application by entering the credentials (Username-Password-OTP)
Step 2. Once you have successfully logged in, go to "DASHBOARD" and tap on the "Timeline" tab.
Step 3. A timeline has many details. It shows the validity dates of iqama, passport, and driver's license. You will see the first tab, "ME AND FAMILY". In this tab, the first information is about the expiration of iqama. You can also switch between the Gregorian (English) and Hijri dates by tapping the appropriate tab.
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