Employment Residence (Iqama) (إقامة عمل)
Employment Residence (Iqama) is a residence route in Saudi Arabia (العمل). Employer-sponsored work visa and iqama (renewed 1 yr); employer pays work-permit levy (~SAR 800/month) under Nitaqat quotas; job mobility since 2021 Labour Reform Initiative; exit/re-entry visa needed for travel.
Requirements at a glance
You must spend about 180 days a year in the country to keep it.
How holders are taxed
No PIT on salary; GOSI social insurance (occupational hazards 2% employer) for expats.
Next steps
Check the official page for the current rules and fees, compare this route with the other programmes on the interactive map, and talk to a licensed immigration lawyer or authorised agent before applying.
| الفئة | العمل |
|---|---|
| الاستثمار | — |
| الرسوم (الأسرة) | — |
| الدخل / سنة | — |
| الأصول | — |
| الحد الأدنى للإقامة | 180 |
| إقامة دائمة | — |
| الجنسية | — |
| العمل | yes |
| الأهلية | all |
| الضريبة | No PIT on salary; GOSI social insurance (occupational hazards 2% employer) for expats. |
| بتاريخ | 2026-10 |
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