What Is Muqeem? Employer Services Guide

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Written by Aadil Shezad · Last updated 27 October 2026 · How we check facts

Muqeem is the Jawazat platform employers use to manage residency services for their foreign staff, including Iqama renewal and exit and re-entry visas. Employees use Absher for their own account.

Services

ServiceEmployer action
Iqama renewalIssue the renewal and pay fees
Exit re-entry visaIssue, extend or cancel for staff
Final exitIssue for staff leaving permanently
RecordsCheck status and expiry for each employee

Muqeem or Absher

Who are you?
Employee
Use AbsherYour own Iqama and services
Employer or PRO
Use MuqeemStaff Iqama and visas

Who uses it

HR teams, PRO officers and business owners use Muqeem to keep staff residency in order. If you are an employee and need something done, ask your employer to do it in Muqeem or check whether Absher offers it to you directly.

Everyday employer tasks

  1. Check expiry dates. Review upcoming Iqama expiries for all staff each month.
  2. Renew early. Start renewals weeks before the expiry date.
  3. Issue travel permits. Issue or cancel exit re-entry visas when staff travel.
  4. Keep records. Save confirmations for each transaction.

Questions

What is Muqeem?

A platform from Jawazat for employers to manage residency services for their foreign employees, such as Iqama renewal and visas.

Can an employee use Muqeem?

Muqeem is mainly for employers. Employees use Absher for their own services.

What can employers do in Muqeem?

Renew Iqamas, issue exit re-entry and final exit visas, and update records for staff.

Sources

Iqama Guide is an independent information site. It is not a government website and does not process Iqama, visa or payment requests. Always confirm amounts and rules on Absher, Muqeem or the official authority before acting.