Check Iqama Colour Red or Green
You can check iqama color directly by visiting the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development’s website at the following link:
How to Check Iqama Color Red or Green
To check your Iqama color through the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development’s website, follow these steps:
- Access the expatriate employee inquiry service “from here“.
- Enter the border number in the designated field.
- Choose your nationality.
- Enter the verification code.
- Click “Search”.
- The Iqama color will appear under the facility rating.
How to Check Iqama Color Using Iqama Number
To check your Iqama color via the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development’s website, follow these steps:
- Access the expatriate employee inquiry service “from here“.
- Enter the Iqama number in the specified field.
- Choose your nationality.
- Provide the verification code.
- Click “Search”.
- The Iqama color will be displayed beneath the facility rating.
How to Check Iqama Color Using Passport Number
To check your Iqama color via the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development’s website, follow these steps:
- Access the expatriate employee inquiry service “from here”.
- Enter the passport number in the designated field.
- Choose your nationality.
- Provide the verification code.
- Click “Research”.
- The Iqama color will be shown beneath the facility rating.
What Does Iqama Color Indicate
Iqama color reflects the Saudi employee level of a facility:
- High Green: High percentage of Saudi employees.
- Medium Green: Moderate percentage of Saudi employees.
- Low Green: Minimal percentage of Saudi employees.
- Red: Lowest percentage of Saudi employees; facility cannot hire new expatriates.
Facility Services Based on Iqama Color
The services available to a facility depend on its Iqama color as follows:
| Iqama Color | Services Available |
| High Green |
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| Medium Green |
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| Low Green |
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| Red |
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Questions & Answers
How can I check my Iqama color using the border number?
To check Iqama color using the border number, visit the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development website, enter the border number, select nationality, input the verification code, and click Search.
How can I check my Iqama color using the Iqama number?
To check Iqama color using the Iqama number, visit the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development website, enter the Iqama number, select nationality, input the verification code, and click Search.
How can I check my Iqama color using the passport number?
To check Iqama color using the passport number, visit the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development website, enter the passport number, select nationality, input the verification code, and click Search.
What does a high green Iqama color mean?
A high green Iqama color means the facility has a high percentage of Saudi employees, allowing it to hire expatriate workers more freely.
What does a medium green Iqama color mean?
A medium green Iqama color means the facility has a moderate percentage of Saudi employees.
What does a low green Iqama color mean?
A low green Iqama color means the facility has a low percentage of Saudi employees.
What does a red Iqama color mean?
A red Iqama color means the facility has the lowest percentage of Saudi employees, and it cannot hire new expatriate employees.
Can a facility with a red rating hire new expatriate workers?
No, a facility with a red rating cannot hire new expatriate workers as it has the lowest percentage of Saudi employees.
What does the Iqama color depend on?
The Iqama color depends on the percentage of Saudi employees in the facility. The higher the percentage of Saudi employees, the greener the rating.
Is it allowed to transfer expatriate workers’ services if the Iqama is green?
Yes, expatriate workers' services can be transferred from any scope as long as it does not conflict with the service conditions if the Iqama is green.
Can new visa applications be requested if the Iqama is in low green?
No, if the Iqama is in low green, new visa balance requests are not required.
What is the residence permit that allows the worker to change their profession in the facility?
The facility with a high green or medium green Iqama color allows modifying the profession of expatriate workers.
Can the work permit be renewed if the residence is red?
No, if the residence color is red, the work permit for expatriate workers cannot be renewed.
Can the work permit be renewed if the residence is green?
Yes, work permits for expatriate workers can be renewed if the residence is green, without being restricted by the duration of their residence, provided that the worker's residence does not exceed 6 months upon renewal.