Saudi Arabia Introduces Additional Absher Business Fees for Expatriates and Employers in 2025

Starting January 1, 2025, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has introduced additional charges for several administrative services offered via the Absher Business platform. These newly introduced fees apply to digital services that were previously bundled or free, targeting both employers and expats handling Iqama, visa renewals, and documentation through Absher.

These charges are classified as value-added service fees and are distinct from the regular employer subscription or government fee structures.

📋 Updated Absher Business Fees (2025)

• Exit and Re-entry Visa Extension: SR 103.50
• Iqama Renewal via Absher: SR 51.75
• New Iqama Issuance: SR 51.75
• Final Exit Visa: SR 70.00
• Naqal Maloomat (Passport Info Update): SR 69.00
• Employee Report Request: SR 28.75

These digital processing charges are in addition to official Iqama and labor office fees, and must be accounted for by companies and individuals using the Absher platform.

💳 Total Estimated Iqama Renewal Cost (2025)

• Labor Office Fee (Maktab Amal): SR 9,600
• Standard Iqama Renewal Fee: SR 650
• Dependent Fee: SR 4,800 per dependent
• Medical Insurance: ~ SR 500 per person
• Absher Business Processing Fee: SR 51.75

The total expense for renewing an Iqama now reflects these added digital fees, which could significantly impact companies managing large expatriate workforces.

🛂 New Absher Individuals Feature: Visitor Absconding Reports

Absher Individuals has rolled out a new feature allowing hosts to report absconding cases for visitors on expired personal or family visit visas.

Conditions for filing the report:

• The visa must be a personal or family visit visa.
• The report can only be submitted between 7 to 14 days after visa expiry.
• The visa must be expired.
• Only one report is permitted per visitor.
• The report cannot be cancelled once submitted.

This service is designed to support better immigration compliance and track visitor movements effectively.

🤝 How Royal Manpower Solution Supports Employers and Workers

At Royal Manpower Solution, we stay on top of policy updates to keep our partners informed and compliant. Whether you’re hiring skilled workers or managing a growing team in the Gulf, we guide you through Iqama processing, visa updates, and administrative formalities.

We serve sectors including oil & gas, construction, EPC, logistics, and facility management across Gulf including Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, and Oman.

📢 For the latest labor updates and visa news, visit our blog regularly.

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