How to Check Iqama Green or Red Status in Saudi Arabia: An In-Depth Guide for 2025

Whether you are a new expat or a seasoned resident in Saudi Arabia, keeping track of your Iqama color status (Green or Red under the Nitaqat system) is crucial for your job stability and legal standing.

Here’s a step-by-step, detailed guide on how to check Iqama green or red in Saudi Arabia, what these colors mean, and why it matters in 2025.

What is Iqama Color Status (Red, Green, Platinum)?

Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Human Resources uses the Nitaqat Program to categorize employers based on their compliance with Saudization (hiring Saudi nationals). These categories are visually coded as:

Platinum: Highest Saudization compliance.

High Green / Medium Green / Low Green: Various levels of compliance.

Red: Non-compliant employers face major restrictions.

The color assigned to your employer affects your ability to renew your Iqama, transfer sponsorship, or perform other official activities.

Why Check Your Iqama Red-Green Status?

Job Security: A Green or Platinum status means your employer is compliant and your employment is stable.

Legal Stay: Red status can jeopardize your Iqama renewal or transfer prospects.

Sponsorships: Changing jobs or sponsorship is only possible with compliant (Green/Platinum) companies.

Step-by-Step Guide: How to Check Iqama Red-Green Status Online

Method 1: Ministry of Labor (MoL) Portal

Visit the Ministry of Labor portal: https://mol.gov.sa/

Select Language: Switch to English for easier navigation.

Find Non-Saudi Employee Inquiry: Locate the section for “Non-Saudi Employee Inquiry.”

Enter Identification:
- Iqama number (most common), OR
- Border number, OR
- Passport number.
Fill In Captcha: Complete the captcha as shown on screen.

Click ‘Search’: The system will show details including your Iqama color status (Platinum, High Green, Medium Green, Low Green, or Red), your company’s legal status, job status, and more.

Your results will look like:

Detail	Example
Name	John Doe
Work Permit ID	1234567
Job Status	Active
Iqama Color	Green/Red/Platinum
Legal Status	Compliant/Non-Compliant

This is the most detailed and government-backed method to check your color status.

Method 2: Absher Portal (for Account Holders)

Go to the Absher portal: https://www.absher.sa/

Enter OTP received on your phone (mandatory for extra security).

Go to “Query Iqama Expiry Service”: Find this in your dashboard.

View Result: It will display your Iqama validity and related information.

Note: The Absher portal primarily shows your Iqama expiry and some employment info; for color status specifically (Red/Green), use the MoL portal.

Method 3: SMS Method

If you do not have internet access, try the SMS method:

Type: 12*SponsorID*Iqama number

Send to:
- STC (Sawa): 888994
- Mobily: 624444
- Zain: 709444

You will get your Iqama validity and basic status in a reply SMS.

What Does Each Iqama Color Mean?

Color Category	Meaning & Benefits
Platinum	Best compliance, all services allowed: easy visa, sponsorship transfer, occupation change
High Green	Excellent compliance, nearly all Platinum benefits
Medium Green	Good compliance, permits renewals and transfers
Low Green	Limited benefits, cannot apply for new visas or job changes, but renewal is possible
Red	Poor compliance, major restrictions: no renewals or sponsorship transfer, high risk of job instability

If your employer is in the Red category, start reviewing your options as your Iqama renewal and job transfer will be difficult.

Tips for a Smooth Iqama Status Check

Always use the official MoL portal for the most detailed and reliable status info.

Regularly check your status especially before expiration or job changes.

If your company is Red, explore immediate job change possibilities, as delays may impact your legal residency.

Who Cannot Check Red-Green Status?

Dependents and domestic workers: Their Iqama is not linked to company Nitaqat status and is not searchable on MoL for color status.

Final Thoughts

Checking your Iqama red or green status is quick, simple, and a must-do for anyone working in Saudi Arabia. Follow the steps above via the MoL website for the most accurate result, and consult Absher for additional personal documentation and expiry info.

Take charge today. Don’t wait for issues to surface. Check Iqama red or green in Saudi Arabia now using the official Ministry of Labor portal. If you need step-by-step personalized assistance, or you’re facing difficulties due to red status, reach out to DuVolks for expert support and tailored solutions. Your legal status and peace of mind come first.

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Author Bio

Salman Thorop is the Founder of DuVolks, with a deep-rooted presence in Saudi Arabia since 2009. His entrepreneurial journey began in 2014 when he established his business under the SAGIA (now MISA) license. A compliance expert by profession, Salman has developed extensive expertise in Saudi Arabia’s regulatory landscape and specializes in business setup and PRO services. He maintains a keen understanding of government initiatives and policy changes through active engagement with official Saudi government Twitter handles.