Government Services in Saudi Arabia
Absher, Muqeem, Qiwa, Najiz - and how Iqama, dependents, and travel permits actually work.
Overview
Saudi Arabia runs most resident-facing services through Absher (resident-side) and Muqeem (sponsor-side).
- •Absher is the primary resident-facing portal
- •Iqama (national ID) renewed annually
- •Muqeem used by employers and sponsors
- •Qiwa handles labour contracts and Saudization
Main government portals
Absher - Absher Platform
The Saudi Ministry of Interior's digital platform for residents and citizens covering Iqama, dependents, travel permits, and traffic services.
Muqeem - Muqeem Portal
Employer-side portal used by sponsors to manage Iqama, work-related fees, and dependent records for foreign employees.
Qiwa - Qiwa Platform
Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development platform for labour contracts, work permits, and Saudization compliance.
Najiz - Najiz
Ministry of Justice digital platform handling notarisation, attestation, and legal services in Saudi Arabia.
Government services
Iqama (Residency Permit)
Issuance, renewal, and transfer of GCC residency permits.
Iqama
The unified resident identity card across GCC states.
Saudi Driving Licence (Rukhsat Qiyada)
Obtaining, renewing, or converting a foreign driving licence.
Istimara (Vehicle Registration)
Registering a new or transferred vehicle and renewing yearly Mulkiya/Istimara.
Family Visit & Dependent Iqama
Sponsoring a spouse, children, or parents to live with you in the GCC.
Work Permit (Rukhsat Amal) via Qiwa
Issuance, transfer, and renewal of employment permits.
MOFA Attestation
Legalising educational, marriage, and birth certificates for use in the GCC.
Mukhalafat & Overstay Fines
Checking, contesting, and paying traffic, immigration, and overstay fines.
Exit and Re-Entry Visa (Khurooj wa Awda)
Travel permits for residents to leave and return.
Health Insurance (Tameen Sehi) via CCHI
Government health insurance enrolment and renewal.
Commercial Registration (Sijil Tijari) via MISA & Najiz
Setting up and renewing a commercial licence for a business.
Good Conduct Certificate (Shahadat Husn Sira)
Obtaining a Good Conduct certificate for visa or job applications.
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