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<\/p>\nWith the Latest News on Expat Dependent Fees in Saudi Arabia and the recent announcement of Privileged Iqama have a directly impact on Dependent Fees.<\/p>\n
Privileged iqama (residence permit) holders will not have to pay dependent fee, according to the approval granted by the Council of Ministers.<\/p>\n
Privileged iqama holders can keep with them as dependents their wives, daughters and sons who are less than 21 years of age.<\/p>\n
The privileged iqama (residence permit) scheme, which was approved by the Council of Ministers last Tuesday, came into effect on Sunday.<\/p>\n
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The scheme comprises 14 articles specifying the rights, duties and privileges of privileged iqama holders.<\/p>\n
Privileges<\/strong><\/p>\n 1. Can stay in the Kingdom with his family.<\/p>\n 2. Can obtain visit visas for his relatives.<\/p>\n 3. Can recruit domestic workers.<\/p>\n 4. Can own real estate units for residential, commercial and industrial purposes in all Saudi cities and towns except the holy cities of Makkah, Madinah and border areas.<\/p>\n 5. However, they can invest in real estate units in Makkah and Madinah for periods of up to 99 years.<\/p>\n 6. Can work in any private establishment and freely switch jobs except in professions restricted to Saudis.<\/p>\n 7. Can exit and enter the Kingdom freely.<\/p>\n 8. Can use special passport desks designated for Saudi citizens at airports.<\/p>\n 9. Can practice commercial activities in line with the regulations for foreign investments.<\/p>\n Types of iqamas<\/strong><\/p>\n 1. Permanent<\/p>\n 2. One-year renewable<\/p>\n Conditions to get privileged iqama<\/strong><\/p>\n 1. Present a valid passport<\/p>\n 2. Must be at least 21 year old<\/p>\n 3. Present documents proving enough financial resources<\/p>\n 4. Present a police clearance certificate<\/p>\n 5. Present health certificate issued less than 6 months ago<\/p>\n 6. If the applicant is a resident of the Kingdom, then his iqama should be valid<\/p>\n 7. Within 30 days of getting an approval, the applicant must pay the fees, present medical insurance policy,<\/p>\n Cancelation<\/strong><\/p>\n 1. Privileged iqama will be canceled if the holder is convicted of a crime for which he or she is sentenced to 60 days or fined SR100,000, or if he or she has to be deported from the country under a court order.<\/p>\n 2. It can also be canceled in case the data provided in the application is found to be incorrect.<\/p>\n 3. Holders can also voluntarily relinquish the privileged residency status if they wished so.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"