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Expat Levy (Work Permit Fee) Calculator
SAR 800/month per expat (700 if Saudis equal expats)
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Establishments with a valid Industrial License may be exempt from the levy.
About the Expat Levy
The expat levy is a monthly fee imposed by Saudi Arabia on the employer for each foreign worker, aimed at supporting Saudization under Vision 2030. It is SAR 800 per month when expats outnumber Saudis in the establishment, dropping to SAR 700 when Saudis equal or exceed expats. This fee is completely different from the dependent fee for family members.
📖 Read the full guide: Work Permit Levy 2026
Figures are indicative for 2026; confirm the official amount via Muqeem/Absher before paying.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The levy is SAR 800 per month per expat worker if the number of expats in the establishment exceeds the number of Saudis, dropping to SAR 700 per month if Saudis equal or exceed expats. The employer pays it.
The employer (establishment) pays the work-permit levy for each expat worker. It is different from the dependent fee, which applies to a resident's family members and is usually paid by the worker.
Yes. The government has announced exemptions for certain sectors — including a permanent cancellation of the levy for establishments holding a valid Industrial License. Some activities also have special treatment.
The levy is settled when issuing or renewing the work permit (iqama) via the Absher/Muqeem platforms, and can be paid 3, 6, 9, or 12 months in advance.
Enter the number of expat workers, indicate whether expats outnumber Saudis (applies SAR 800) or are equal/fewer (applies SAR 700), then choose the period in months, and the tool calculates the total instantly.