Employment Residence (Iqama) (إقامة عمل)
Employment Residence (Iqama) is a residence route in Saudi Arabia (就業). 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.
| 類別 | 就業 |
|---|---|
| 投資 | — |
| 費用（家庭） | — |
| 收入 / 年 | — |
| 資產 | — |
| 最低居住 | 180 |
| 永居 | — |
| 入籍 | — |
| 工作 | yes |
| 申請資格 | all |
| 稅收 | No PIT on salary; GOSI social insurance (occupational hazards 2% employer) for expats. |
| 截至 | 2026-10 |
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