How to Check Iqama Color Status

Are you wondering about your Iqama color status? Checking it is easy on the website of the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (MHRSD, formerly the Ministry of Labor, MOL). In this article, we’ll explain what Iqama color status mean, and show you how to check it in few simple steps.

Understanding Iqama Color Status

Iqama color status refers to the Nitaqat (Saudization) band of the company that employs you. Strictly speaking, the color belongs to your employer’s establishment, not to the Iqama itself; the Iqama is the residence permit issued to foreign workers in Saudi Arabia.

Under the current Developed Nitaqat programme run by MHRSD, there are five bands: Platinum, High Green, Medium Green, Low Green and Red. There is no Yellow band in the current system, even though older guides (and this article, before its November 2026 update) still mention it.

Platinum means the company has met the highest Saudization threshold and has full access to ministry services.
High Green and Medium Green mean the company is compliant and keeps full access to services such as new work visas and profession changes.
Low Green means the company is compliant at the lowest level. Since the 2026 procedural guide, Low Green companies face restrictions such as limits on new visas and profession changes.
Red means the company is non-compliant. Most labour services are restricted, which can affect things like work permit renewals for its expatriate staff.

How to check Iqama Color using Ministry of Labor Website

Visit Wazarat Al Amal (MHRSD) Website

Go to the MHRSD “Inquire about an expatriate employee” page: https://es.hrsd.gov.sa/Services/Inquiry/NonSaudiEmpInquiry.aspx (the old mol.gov.sa address now belongs to the same ministry).
If you are not comfortable with the default language (Arabic), you can change it to English or any other language of your preference by following this guide

Enter Identification Number

In order to check your Iqama status, you will need to enter one of the following identification numbers:
- Iqama number
- Border number
- Passport number (if you search by passport number, you must also select your nationality)
Make sure the ID number you entered is correct and then enter the image code and click on the search button.

Understanding the Results

It’s important to note that the Iqama color status can affect your ability to work and live in Saudi Arabia. Ideally your employer should be Platinum or one of the Green bands, not Red. For the official band, the company can check its Nitaqat status in its Qiwa business account.