Absher Services: What You Can Do
Absher brings hundreds of government services into one portal. For expats, a core set covers almost everything you deal with day to day. This guide lists the services you are most likely to use and links to the detailed guides.
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Through Absher you can check and renew your Iqama, issue and print exit and re-entry visas, pay and check traffic fines, apply for family visit visas, manage dependents, and handle passport and residency services. Most are free to check; some carry a government fee.
The services expats use most
The bulk of everyday use falls into residency, travel and traffic. On residency, you check Iqama validity and renewal status and manage dependents. On travel, you issue and print exit and re-entry visas and handle family visit visas.
On traffic, you view and pay fines and check vehicle and licence details. These three areas cover what most residents log in for.
Key Absher services at a glance
- Check Iqama validity and expiry
- Iqama renewal status and dependent fees
- Issue and print exit and re-entry visas
- Apply for and extend family visit visas
- View and pay traffic violations and fines
- Manage dependents and their documents
- Passport and travel-related services
Free checks vs paid transactions
Looking things up, such as checking your Iqama or visa status, is free. You only pay when you carry out an actual transaction with a government fee, like renewing residency or issuing a visa.
The portal always shows the fee before you confirm a paid action, so you are never charged without seeing the amount first.
Is your Iqama about to expire?
Find out exactly how much renewal costs and what steps to follow before the expiry date.
Frequently asked questions
How many services does Absher have?
Absher offers a very large number of government services, in the hundreds across individuals and business. Expats typically use a small core set around residency, travel and traffic.
Can I use Absher in English?
Yes. Absher supports English. You can switch the language in the app settings or on the website. See our Absher app guide for how to change it.
Where can I find official information?
Always rely on the official government portals such as absher.sa and moi.gov.sa for the most accurate, up-to-date information about your residency.
Is this guide official?
No. This is an independent informational guide written to explain the topic in plain English. It is not affiliated with the Saudi government.