Saudi Dependent Fee Calculator
SAR 400 per dependent per month, with the 90-day new-arrival grace already baked in. Pick 12 or 24-month Iqama renewals and see the SADAD bill straight away.
Last verified: 2026-06
Spouse, children 18+, parents. Children under 18 are exempt.
SADAD dependent fee total
SAR 9,600
2 dependents × 12 chargeable months × SAR 400
= SAR 9,600
Per-month cost while active: SAR 800
How the dependent fee is calculated
The Saudi dependent levy is one of the simpler residency calculations in the GCC. For every sponsored dependent over the age of 18, the expat sponsor pays SAR 400 per calendar month through the SADAD bill-payment network. The annual figure works out to SAR 4,800 per dependent. A typical family of a working spouse with one adult dependent and two children under 18 pays for a single dependent only: SAR 400 a month, or SAR 4,800 per year. The same family with two adult dependents pays SAR 800 a month, or SAR 9,600 a year, and so on linearly.
Children under 18 are exempt. Premium Residency holders, the Saudi equivalent of a Green Card, are exempt for their entire dependent file as long as the Premium Residency itself is in force. Workers under specific exempt categories such as some public-sector roles and certain Saudization-incentivised hires may also be excused, but those exemptions are applied automatically by Muqeem and are not user-selectable.
The 90-day new-arrival grace
When a dependent enters Saudi Arabia for the first time on a family residency visa, the meter does not start immediately. There is a 90-day grace from the date of arrival. Practically that means roughly the first three months of the levy are not charged for that dependent. The calculator above subtracts the remaining grace automatically when the new-arrival option is selected with a recent arrival date. The first chargeable day is day 91 after entry.
Where to pay
All Saudi banks expose SADAD payments inside their app. Search for "Muqeem dependent fee" or use bill code 077. You can pay for 3, 6 or 12 months in a single transaction; most sponsors pay 12 months at a time and renew the bill alongside the Iqama. An unpaid balance silently blocks the Iqama renewal at the Muqeem pre-check screen and blocks every exit and re-entry visa, so paying through the full new renewal window before clicking renew on Muqeem avoids a wasted trip back to the bank.
These figures are accurate to June 2026 and confirm against the Absher and Muqeem portals. Always cross-check the live SADAD bill before paying. Read the full Saudi family sponsorship guide for the renewal flow.
Frequently asked
What is the Saudi dependent fee in 2026?
The dependent levy in Saudi Arabia is SAR 400 per sponsored dependent per month, or SAR 4,800 per dependent per year. The fee is paid by the expat sponsor, not the employer, through SADAD using bill code 077 or by searching 'Muqeem dependent fee' inside any Saudi bank app.
Who counts as a dependent for the levy?
Spouses, children aged 18 and over, and parents you sponsor all count. Children under 18 are exempt. Premium Residency holders (Saudi Green Card) are exempt for their dependents and do not pay the levy at all.
Is there a grace period for new arrivals?
Yes. New arrivals get a 90-day grace period from the date the dependent enters Saudi Arabia before the meter starts. The first chargeable day is day 91, so the calculator subtracts roughly three months of fees when the new-arrival option is selected and the arrival date is recent.
How and when do I pay the dependent fee?
Through SADAD, the Saudi national bill-payment system. Open your bank app, choose SADAD payments, search for 'Muqeem dependent fee' or use bill code 077, and pay for three, six or twelve months at once. Pay the full window before your Iqama renewal date; an unpaid balance silently blocks the renewal at the Muqeem pre-check screen.
What happens if I do not pay the dependent fee?
Arrears compound at SAR 400 per dependent per month. An unpaid balance blocks every exit and re-entry visa request and blocks the Iqama renewal itself. Saudi authorities settle arrears as a single SADAD bill that must be cleared before any further immigration transaction can proceed.