How do I get my Iqama and set up Absher?

What are the steps?

1. Before you travel: employer's visa approval, medical tests at an approved centre and the visa stamp.
2. On arrival: fingerprints at immigration, then you receive a border number.
3. First weeks: local medical if required, health insurance and Iqama issuance by your employer.
4. Once you have your Iqama: register on Absher, verify at a kiosk, and set up Nafath.

What does it cost?

Charge	Amount	Usually paid by
Iqama issue or renewal	about SAR 650 a year	Employer
Work permit levy	about SAR 800 a month	Employer
Dependant fee	SAR 400 per dependant a month	Resident, unless your contract says otherwise

Figures come from published guides, and the tiers change. Absher shows what you actually owe.

How do I leave and come back?

Residents usually need an exit and re-entry visa, issued in Absher by the employer or by you if permitted. Check the expiry date and your Iqama validity before you book, and settle any traffic fines.

Can I change jobs?

The Labour Reform Initiative lets many workers transfer employer through Qiwa under defined conditions. Read your contract's notice terms first.