How to Check Your Saudi Visa Validity Status on Muqeem

Last updated: Aug 26, 2026

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Check your details before you open Muqeem

Runs in your browser; nothing you type is sent or stored anywhere. Checked against the Muqeem portal in August 2026.1 · The number you will query withEnter the 10-digit number from the front of the Iqama card.2 · Your second identifierUsually the safest pick. Copy the letters and digits exactly from your passport photo page, with no spaces.3 · Decode your result: the return-before datePick the return-before date from your Muqeem result to see how long you have.Open the Muqeem portal Visa lapsed? Extension guideVisa valid and dates set? Compare flights to and from Saudi Arabia on Wego and book the return leg before your window closes.

The checker above runs entirely on this page and validates format only. An Iqama number is always 10 digits, starts with 2, and carries a built-in check digit, so most one-digit typos fail before the portal rejects them; a number starting with 1 is a Saudi citizen national ID, which belongs on Absher instead. A pass here does not mean the visa is valid; it means the number is worth querying on Muqeem.

In your Muqeem result, the return-before date is the deadline to re-enter Saudi Arabia. If it passes while you are abroad, do not book travel on that visa; your sponsor can extend it, provided your Iqama meets the validity conditions in our exit/re-entry extension guide.

How to check your visa validity on Muqeem

Whether you are a resident or a visitor in Saudi Arabia, verifying your Saudi visa’s validity through the Muqeem portal is straightforward.

Once you sign in and have the required information ready, you can confirm your visa’s status in a few minutes. As of August 2026, the Muqeem portal still requires you to sign in before using the visa validity service.

What you will need

Your Iqama number or visa number.
One additional identifier: date of birth, passport number, name, Iqama expiry date, or visa expiry date.

Check your visa validity on Muqeem

Go to the Muqeem portal.
Sign in or create an account.
Choose “Query Visa Validity.”
Enter your Iqama or visa number.
Select a secondary identifier (date of birth, passport number, name, Iqama expiry, or visa expiry) and fill it in.
Click “Check” to view your visa status and details.

What your result means

Visa status: “Valid” or “Expired.”
Visa type and number: for example, single-entry or multiple-entry.
Duration: total days permitted for travel.
Issue date: when your visa was granted.
Return before: the last date you must re-enter Saudi Arabia.
Location: whether you are currently inside or outside the Kingdom.

Printing your Exit/Re-Entry visa

The Saudi Exit/Re-Entry visa service is available on the same Muqeem portal you use to check validity.

It is often the immediate next step, so these instructions let you finish everything in one place.

Navigate to “Electronic Transactions.”
Select “Electronic Exit Re-Entry Visa.”
Click “Issue Exit Re-Entry Visa.”
Enter the security code sent to your mobile phone.
Input the resident’s Iqama number, the period of exit and return, and verify the data.
Click “Issue Visa,” then “Print.”

Troubleshooting

“Details do not match”: Re-enter all numbers carefully and try a different secondary identifier (for example, passport number or date of birth).
Portal not loading: Retry later or switch to a different browser or network.

Privacy note: Please enter your details only on the official Muqeem portal. Do not share Iqama or visa numbers in public channels.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I check my family’s visas on Muqeem?

Yes, if you are the sponsor or have access to their Iqama or visa details. You can run the same query for each dependent as long as you have their identifying information.

What if the Muqeem site is down?

Try again later or use Absher as an alternative. Absher offers individual visa and Iqama verification services for residents, and can be used when Muqeem is unavailable.

Is Muqeem available in English?

Yes. You can switch between Arabic and English from the homepage.

Do I need to log in to check my visa validity on Muqeem in 2026?

Yes. As of August 2026, the Muqeem portal requires you to sign in or create an account before accessing the visa validity service.

What is the difference between Muqeem and Absher?

Muqeem is run by the Ministry of Interior and General Directorate of Passports and is widely used by employers and sponsors to manage residency and visa services. Absher is the individual-facing government portal that residents use for personal services like Iqama renewal, traffic, and civil affairs.

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