How to Check Iqama Expiry Date Online in Saudi Arabia Using Absher

How to check your Iqama expiry date in Saudi Arabia using Absher

If you live in Saudi Arabia, checking your Iqama (Resident ID) expiry date is an important administrative task. The official Absher platform provides a service called Public Query Resident ID Expiry that displays whether the resident identity is valid or expired and its expiration date. This guide explains the verified route, the information you need, how to interpret the result, and what to do if the date looks wrong.

This article describes official information available in October 2026. Government menus and eligibility can change. Use the official Absher website or app rather than an unofficial checker. Never share your Absher password or one-time verification code with someone offering to check your residency.

Quick answer: where to check Iqama validity

1. Open the official Absher portal and sign in to your personal account.
2. Choose E-Services or the equivalent services area in the interface.
3. Open Workers Inquiries (استعلامات العمالة) and choose Public Query Resident ID Expiry (الاستعلام العام عن صلاحية هوية مقيم).
4. Enter the Resident ID/Iqama number and any requested visual verification code or other required information.
5. Read the status and expiry date shown by the official system.

The navigation labels above follow the current official service guide; they may differ slightly between the Arabic interface, English interface and mobile app. Absher describes the service as a query, not a renewal operation. Absher service guides provide the latest route.

What you need before starting

• Your Iqama / Resident ID number, entered accurately.
• Access to your own Absher digital identity and its sign-in verification method.
• A secure internet connection and current browser or official Absher app.
• The visual verification code, if displayed on the query screen.

According to the official service description, the inquiry itself does not require uploading additional documents. If a third-party website asks for a passport scan, bank card or payment to reveal a basic validity result, stop and return to Absher.

Step 1: open the official Absher Individuals service

Navigate to absher.sa by typing the address yourself. Choose the Individuals portal when prompted and sign in. Check the website domain carefully; lookalike login pages can steal credentials. If you use the app, install or update it only through the official store listing linked by the service provider.

Step 2: find the resident ID expiry inquiry

The Absher service guide lists the path E-Services → Workers Inquiries → Public Query Resident ID Expiry. Search for the Arabic label الاستعلام العام عن صلاحية هوية مقيم if the English translation differs. Some versions may surface the query through a dashboard or search field.

Step 3: enter the requested details

Type your resident identity number without transposing digits. Complete the visual code or other on-screen checks as required. Only use your own account and details, or an authorized workflow provided by Absher. The platform may restrict queries according to the beneficiary type.

Step 4: interpret the result

The official description says the result indicates the Resident ID status and expiry date. Valid/Active means the ID is recorded as valid at the time of the query. Expired means the record is shown as expired. Save the displayed date privately and verify it again when planning an important transaction.

Do not assume an Iqama expiry result also confirms that your exit/re-entry visa, health insurance, passport, work permit or employment contract is valid. Those are distinct records with their own inquiry services and conditions.

What the Absher result means — and what it does not

How to check Iqama expiry on a phone

The official Absher service is available through the platform, and Absher lists an app channel for resident identity inquiries. Open the genuine app, sign in, find the inquiry and follow its prompts. A phone browser can also access the official portal. If you cannot locate a matching menu, use the website’s service guide rather than a third-party app.

Iqama expiry date is not the same as visa expiry

A Resident ID, an exit/re-entry visa and a final-exit visa are separate items. A person may have a valid Iqama while needing to check the validity of a particular travel visa. Absher offers a separate Exit/Re-Entry Visa Status service. Always confirm the document relevant to the trip or transaction instead of using Iqama status as a substitute.

Troubleshooting: the inquiry does not work

Why does my Iqama still show expired after payment?

Payment and renewal are not necessarily the same action. Absher’s Resident ID Renewal service guide explicitly explains that paying renewal fees alone does not complete the renewal: the eligible user must sign in and carry out the renewal service. If your employer or authorized party handles renewal, request confirmation that the actual renewal transaction was submitted and completed. Then check the identity status again.

1. Confirm the payment was for the correct service and resident record.
2. Ask the person or organization authorized to renew the Iqama whether the renewal step was completed, not merely paid.
3. Check whether any service prerequisites remain unmet through the relevant official portal.
4. If the renewal shows completed but the status remains wrong, contact Absher or the General Directorate of Passports through official support channels.

Can you renew an Iqama from the expiry inquiry screen?

No. The official Absher service guide identifies the Public Query Resident ID Expiry service as an inquiry only. Renewal uses a separate service and may depend on whether the resident is an employee, domestic worker or family member. Different parties can have different renewal responsibilities. Our separate Iqama renewal guide can help you understand the process, but always confirm eligibility and fees in Absher itself.

When to check the expiry date

Check the record well before the expected expiry, when an employer says renewal is complete, and before an administrative task that requires a valid Resident ID. If travel is involved, separately verify passport and visa requirements. Do not rely on an old screenshot when the status may have changed.

How to protect your Absher account

• Use only absher.sa or the genuine Absher app.
• Never give an OTP, password or authentication approval to someone who calls or messages unexpectedly.
• Do not post a readable Iqama number or identity screenshot on public social media.
• Sign out of shared computers and keep your phone’s security updates current.
• Avoid “instant Iqama check” websites that request payment or unnecessary sensitive documents.

Where to get official help

Absher lists 9200343222 and help@absher.sa as support contact details on its service page. If a residency record appears incorrect, use the official portal or the relevant government authority for confirmation. Service hours and support routes can change; verify the latest contact details on Absher before contacting anyone.

Official sources and further reading

• Absher — official portal.
• Absher — passport services, including Public Query Resident ID Expiry.
• Absher — official user guide and service directory.
• Absher — electronic passport inquiries user guide (PDF).

Editorial note: This independent informational guide is not affiliated with Absher or the Saudi government. For a legal or time-sensitive residency matter, rely on your own official record and seek qualified advice where appropriate.