Jawazat Iqama Form: How to Issue a New Iqama for Your Family in Saudi Arabia

Jeddah Translation Office
Aug 25
2 min read

When expatriates arrive in Saudi Arabia with their families, one of the first legal steps is to issue a new Iqama (residence permit). This process is handled by the Saudi Jawazat (General Directorate of Passports), the government authority responsible for residency, visas, and passports.

Filling out the Jawazat application form correctly is essential to avoid delays or rejection. At JCT Translation Office Jeddah, we help residents and companies with Jawazat form filling, Arabic translations, and sworn certifications for all documents required by Jawazat.

What Is the Jawazat Iqama Form?

The Jawazat form is an official document called “استمارة طلب إصدار إقامة” (Application for Issuance of Iqama). This form must be filled out for each family member to obtain a new Iqama after entering Saudi Arabia on a family visa.

You can get the form from:

The Jawazat office directly.
Authorized typing offices near Jawazat in Jeddah.
Some employers also provide it through their HR departments.

Information Required on the Jawazat Iqama Form

To fill the Jawazat application form, you will need:

Sponsor’s Information

Sponsor’s full name and Iqama number.
Employer or company details (if under company sponsorship).

Family Member’s Information

Full name in Arabic (matching passport).
Gender, nationality, and religion.
Date and place of birth.
Passport number, issue and expiry date.
Border number (رقم الحدود) from the entry stamp.
Relationship to the sponsor (wife, son, daughter).

Request Type

Tick إصدار إقامة جديدة (New Iqama Issuance).

Documents Required by Jawazat

When submitting the application at Jawazat Saudi Arabia, attach:

Passport copies of family members.
Entry visa and border number.
Sponsor’s Iqama copy.
Marriage certificate (for wife) – translated into Arabic & attested.
Birth certificate (for children) – translated into Arabic & attested.
Medical check-up report from an approved hospital.
Proof of payment of Iqama fees + medical insurance (via SADAD).
Two passport-sized photos (white background).

How to Submit Your Jawazat Iqama form

Visit the nearest Jawazat office in Jeddah or other Saudi cities.
Some employers use Absher or Muqeem system to process Iqama requests online.
Once approved, the Jawazat issues the new Iqama card for your family members.

Why Choose JCT Translation Office for Jawazat Services?

Handling paperwork for Jawazat Saudi Arabia can be complicated, especially when forms must be filled in Arabic and documents require official translation.

At JCT Translation Office Jeddah, we provide: