Qiwa Registration for Workers: Step-by-Step (2026)

Short answer: open sso.qiwa.sa, click Register now, enter your Iqama number and date of birth, approve the request in the Nafath app, then finish step 2 (email, mobile and password). Registration for workers is free, and you need an active Absher account and the Nafath app first.

Last checked: November 2026.

Why every worker needs a Qiwa Individuals account

Qiwa is the labour platform of the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (HRSD). Your employer uses Qiwa Business. You, as the employee, use Qiwa Individuals (in Arabic, Qiwa Afrad).

HRSD’s official service pages say that after your employer creates your employment contract, you approve it, reject it or ask for changes from your Qiwa Individuals account. Only when both sides agree is the contract documented by the Ministry. So without a Qiwa account, you can’t accept your contract.

Other things you can do in Qiwa Individuals:

View your current and past contracts
Request an employment (service) certificate
Build a Qiwa resume
Terminate a contract when the conditions are met
Respond to job transfer requests

What you need before you register

Requirement	Why
Iqama number (or National ID)	Qiwa’s registration page asks for it to create the account
Date of birth as on your Iqama	Checked against government records
Active Absher account	Nafath uses your Absher login
Nafath app set up on your phone	Qiwa confirms your identity through Nafath
Your own mobile number and email	For codes and notifications

If Nafath isn’t ready yet, follow our Nafath app setup guide first. No Absher? Start with registering on Absher.

Step-by-step: register on Qiwa Individuals

Qiwa’s registration has two steps. The page title shows “Step (1 of 2)”.

Step 1 – identity

Open sso.qiwa.sa in your browser. Tap EN at the top for English.
Under the login box, click “Don’t have a Qiwa account? Register now”.
Enter your Iqama number.
Enter your date of birth. Use the calendar the form asks for (Hijri or Gregorian).
Continue. Qiwa sends a request to your Nafath app.
Open Nafath, tap Accept, choose the number that matches the Qiwa screen, and enter your 6-digit PIN. You have 60 seconds.

Step 2 – account details

Enter your email address and your mobile number when asked, and confirm any code sent to you.
Create a password and accept the terms.
Your account is created. You can now log in.

Screen labels on Qiwa change from time to time. If a field looks different, follow what the page shows.

How to log in after registering

On sso.qiwa.sa you have two choices:

Identity number or e-mail + password, then click Log in
Log in with Nafath: enter your Iqama number and approve the request in the app. Qiwa notes that you must already be registered to use this.

Once inside, choose your individual profile (not business). Full steps are in our Qiwa login guide.

First things to check after you log in

Employment Contracts. HRSD’s guide lists the path for a new contract as Employment Contracts > Job Offer > View Employment Contracts, then Accept, Request Modification or Reject.
Read every field before you accept: job title, salary and allowances, start date, duration and working hours.
Download a copy after you accept. See how to download your Qiwa contract.
Profile details. Make sure your mobile number and email are your own, not your PRO’s or a friend’s.

Don’t wait too long: Qiwa’s help centre says contract requests stay open for a limited time (it has stated 10 days) and are cancelled automatically if you don’t respond. Then your employer has to send a new one.

Common problems and fixes

Problem	Likely reason	Fix
No Nafath request arrives	Nafath not set up, or set up on another phone	Open the Nafath app yourself. Re-activate it on this phone if needed.
Request expired	Not accepted within 60 seconds	Start registration again to get a fresh request.
Date of birth rejected	Wrong calendar or a typo	Copy the date exactly as on your Iqama, in the calendar the form asks for.
”Already have a Qiwa account”	You (or your company’s PRO) registered before	Use Log in or I forgot my password instead of registering again.
No SMS / code	Mobile number on Absher is old	Update your Absher number (you can do it from Nafath Settings), then retry.
Registered, but no contract	Employer hasn’t sent it yet	Ask HR to create and send it in Qiwa Business.
Iqama not issued yet	Registration needs an Iqama or National ID number	Wait until your Iqama is issued and Absher is active, then register.

Tip: create the account yourself. Don’t give your Absher password or Nafath PIN to an agent or PRO. With them, someone can approve a contract or transfer in your name.

Still stuck? Call the HRSD unified number 19911, or use Contact us at the bottom of the Qiwa page.

FAQs

Is Qiwa registration free for workers?

Yes. There is no fee to open a Qiwa Individuals account or to approve your contract. HRSD lists the contract documentation service with no fees.

Can I register on Qiwa without Nafath?

Registration confirms your identity through Nafath, so set up the Nafath app first. After registering, you can log in either with your password or with Nafath.

I’m a new arrival. When can I register?

Once your Iqama number is issued and your Absher account is active. Qiwa’s registration page asks for a National ID or Iqama number.

Is Qiwa Individuals the same as Qiwa Business?

No. Business is for employers and their authorised staff. As a worker you only need Individuals.

Do I need to register again if I change jobs?

No. Your account is tied to your Iqama, not your employer. A new employer’s contract will appear in the same account.

Can my company register for me?

They shouldn’t. Registration needs your own Nafath approval. Keep your login details private.

Sources: HRSD – Contract Management service; HRSD – Guide to Services Provided for Expatriates (2024); Nafath platform user guide (sdaia.gov.sa); Qiwa sign-in and registration pages (sso.qiwa.sa); Qiwa help centre article “How to review new contracts?” (qiwa.sa).