Iqama timelines

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Croydon_2012 Member

Member since 14 February 2012

Croydon_2012Member29 May 2012 21:14:37

Hi there,

Need some help to understand the Saudi Iqama processing timelines. I am a British National planning to move to Riyadh around 25-July-2012.

1. Has anybody done Iqama processing recently so that I can understand the timelines required?
2. I need to travel back to London on 18-Aug for a week. Can I get a exit-reentry visa in case my Iqama is not processed?

Thank you very much in advance.

Cheers
Mush

TheLegendLeads ViP

Member since 06 April 2010

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TheLegendLeadsViP29 May 2012 21:24:41

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The typical time of iqama processing is 2-3 weeks. In some exceptional cases, it may get a few weeks delayed.

Nop, you can't travel during the time your iqama remains under process (except 'no-return' or the entire-visa-process-start-from-scratch). An iqama is required to get any exit re-entry visas.

Croydon_2012 Member

Member since 14 February 2012

Croydon_2012Member29 May 2012 22:38:15

Thanks.
Since the period is in the middle of Ramadan - does it impact the Iqama timelines?

Cheers

Tan006 Member

Member since 26 June 2012

Tan006Member26 June 2012 14:11:12

Hi Mate,
I got my Iqama done couple of weeks ago. It exactly took 2 weeks.
It seems works get slow down during Ramadhan not sure how slow.
Probably when you come down here make everything as soon as possible and keep nagging your HR or relations officer, hope fully inshallah things will be done quickly for you in time.
Cheers

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