All Fees Must Be Cleared First — The Hidden Rule Blocking Your Passport Procedures

“You must pay ALL fees before we can process your request.” This is the message many expats receive when trying to complete passport or iqama procedures at Jawazat. But what exactly are “all fees”? The answer is broader than most people realize.

What @CareAljawazat confirmed

In a reply to a user who could not complete a procedure: “You must settle all fees to complete the process.” (Source, 1,962 views)

This is a standard requirement — but “all fees” includes things many sponsors and workers forget about.

What “all fees” actually includes

For iqama renewal

• Iqama fee — SAR 650/year for a private-sector worker (SAR 600 for domestic workers), pro-rated for 3/6/9-month renewals
• Work permit fee and expat levy — SAR 100/year work permit fee plus the levy of SAR 800/month (SAR 700/month where expats do not outnumber Saudi staff), paid by the employer via Qiwa. Under Article 40 of the Labor Law these worker fees are the employer’s cost
• Dependent fee — SAR 400 per month per dependent (SAR 4,800/year), plus a SAR 500/year iqama fee for dependents aged 18+ (Saudi Gazette)
• Health insurance — must be active (Saudi health insurance rules require cover for the worker and their dependents)

For exit re-entry visa

• Visa fee — SAR 200 (60 days) / SAR 300 (90 days) / SAR 400 (120 days)
• Valid iqama and passport — the iqama must cover the visa period, and the passport must be valid for at least 90 days
• Outstanding fines — all traffic fines must be paid

For passport services

• Passport renewal — for Indian passports this is done at the Indian Embassy/Consulate or its centres, not Jawazat; after renewal, the new passport details must be updated in Jawazat’s system
• Fingerprints — must be registered for residents aged 6+ (no separate fee)
• Any outstanding government charges on the file

The hidden charges that catch people off guard

1. Traffic fines you forgot about

Unpaid traffic fines can block iqama renewal and visa issuance (exit re-entry and final exit both require all traffic violations to be settled). Check via the Muroor app.

2. Dependent fee arrears

If dependent fees are unpaid, the family’s iqama renewals and visas for dependents cannot be completed until they are cleared.

3. Labour violations

An “absent from work” report or other violation on the worker’s file can block transactions until it is resolved.

4. Mobile number issues

Absher sends verification codes to your registered mobile number, so keep it up to date or you may not be able to complete transactions.

5. Insurance gaps

If health insurance is not active, iqama renewal for the worker or dependents can be blocked until a valid policy is in place.

How to clear all fees before your appointment

1. Check iqama status on Absher — look for any flags
2. Check traffic fines — via Absher or the Muroor app
3. Verify insurance — confirm all policies are active
4. Pay any outstanding dependent fees — via Absher or bank
5. Update mobile number — if changed
6. Check labour status — no pending complaints

Tip: Government fees are paid through SADAD in your bank app (for example SNB Neo (referral link)), which keeps the payment receipts in one place.

Related guides

• Check Iqama Expiry Date
• Check Muroor Traffic Fine
• Health Insurance for Dependent Iqama
• Exit Re-Entry Visa Timing Rules
• Absher Complete Guide

References

1. @CareAljawazat — All fees must be cleared — Twitter (July 2026)
2. Absher — Fee payment services — absher.sa
3. Saudi Gazette — Dependent fee SR400 per month — saudigazette.com.sa
4. Jawazat FAQ — fingerprints for residents aged 6+ — gdp.gov.sa

Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only. Fees and requirements may change. Always verify with Jawazat before your appointment.