Iqama and work permit for the company's general manager and first expat hires

We plan visa quota with your Nitaqat band, file the work visa, then the Iqama and work permit, and set renewal reminders so your manager never drives on an expired Iqama.

SAR 2,500Per person

For: New foreign-owned companies bringing in a general manager or first staff, and companies renewing Iqamas and work permits.

What we need from you

Passport and attested degree
Visa and profession
Job title and profession code
Must fit Saudization rules
Nitaqat band
Visa services need Medium Green or above
Medical insurance
Required for Iqama
Qiwa contract
Work permit and WPS

What we discuss

Is the band high enough for visas?
Low Green suspends visa services
Is the profession restricted for expats?
Some roles are 100 percent Saudised
Will the manager bring family?
Dependent fees and documents
Would premium residency suit the owner better?
Avoids sponsorship link (SA-IMM-02)

What we file

Visa request
Iqama issue and Muqeem record
Budget
Example: government and insurance about SAR 10,000 to 15,000 + TaxSavvy fee SAR 2,500

What you get

Issued Iqama and work permit
Renewal calendar

The law

Developed Nitaqat Programme (Ministerial Decision 182495; Procedural Guide 2026): Required Saudi percentage depends on entity size and activity; bands Platinum, Green levels and Red Source
MHRSD Wage Protection System through Mudad: All private employers pay wages through WPS; salaries must match Qiwa contracts Source

Questions people ask

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