In Saudi Arabia, a residence permit issued to foreigners is called a residence permit. The iqama card was originally issued for five years, but two years ago the expiration date on new iqama cards expired, after which the iqama card does not need to be reprinted. Is done after
The process of getting a second card is done after the loss of the iqama card, which is called 'badal faqid' in Arabic, meaning issuance of another card in exchange for the lost card.Regarding the issuance of a new card in exchange for a lost card, a person inquired, "I have lost my residence card. What is the procedure for obtaining another card? Do I have to pay a fine for it?"
In this regard, the procedure for issuing another card in exchange for the lost card has been prescribed by the licenses.
If a residence card is lost, a penalty must be paid to get another card.
In case of loss of residence card, a fine of one thousand riyals has to be paid. According to the regulations laid down by the licenses, in case of loss of residence card, it is necessary to first inform the concerned department of licenses about it. To be registered.
It is also important to indicate the location of the lost card when filing the report. After the payment of the fine and notification of the permits, the sponsor of the residence holder has to apply for the permits, in which the place and date of loss of residence should also be explained while providing explanation regarding the issuance of the second residence card.
The passport of the person whose residence has been lost and a copy of the lost residence (if available) should also be attached with the application for permits.
The Licensing Authority has a prescribed form for obtaining a second card in case of loss of residence, which should be filled and attached with the said application and a photocopy of the passport.
If there is one year or less left in the period of missing stay, then one year's fee will be paid which is five hundred riyals. This fee will be in addition to the penalty amount.
It should be noted that according to the Licensing Law, workers on work visas in Saudi Arabia cannot go to the Licensing Office themselves for their residency matters but the sponsor of the worker or his appointed representative who has issued a power of attorney from the sponsor. If he has gone, he has the ability to resolve the worker's residency or other matters by contacting the licensing office. However, foreign workers have the option to approach the licensing agency for renewal of their dependents' residence or other matters.
