The work-permit levy is a fee charged to employers for each foreign worker. The official schedule sets SAR 800 a month where foreign workers exceed Saudi workers and SAR 700 a month where they do not, with printed totals for 3, 6, 9 and 12 months.
Schedule
| Period | Higher tier (SAR) | Lower tier (SAR) |
|---|---|---|
| 3 months | 2,400 | 2,100 |
| 6 months | 4,800 | 4,200 |
| 9 months | 7,200 | 6,300 |
| 12 months | 9,100 | 8,400 |
Higher tier and lower tier
Higher tier: foreign workers exceed Saudi workers (SAR 800 a month). Lower tier: foreign workers do not exceed Saudi workers (SAR 700 a month).
Work licence
| Period | Fee (SAR) |
|---|---|
| 3 months | 25 |
| 6 months | 50 |
| 9 months | 75 |
| 12 months | 100 |
Worked example
| Case | Levy | Licence | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Higher tier, 12 months | 9,100 | 100 | SAR 9,200 |
| Lower tier, 12 months | 8,400 | 100 | SAR 8,500 |
| Higher tier, 6 months | 4,800 | 50 | SAR 4,850 |
| Lower tier, 3 months | 2,100 | 25 | SAR 2,125 |
Who sets the tier
The tier depends on the employer’s workforce mix, which the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development applies to each establishment. Employees cannot choose it. Ask your HR team if you want to know which one applies to your company.
Questions
Which levy tier applies to me?
It depends on your employer. The higher tier applies where foreign workers exceed Saudi workers. Ask your employer which tier applies.
Who pays the levy?
The levy is charged to the employer. Check your contract for any arrangement.
Why is the 12 month figure not 12 times the monthly figure?
The schedule prints SAR 9,100 and SAR 8,400 for 12 months. We state the schedule figure and flag the difference.
Estimate your total
Add the levy to the other components with the renewal fee calculator.
Sources
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