need to change name in saudi iqama'

Last activity 26 January 2014 by mas184

2614 Views

2 replies

Post new topic

moon roundNew member12 November 2013 20:57:28

my friend need to change his name in his iqama. his father's middle name is written with word 'M' instead of the whole nae 'Mohammad'. Now my friend get difficulty in banks because of this name with abbreviation. can he change his name in his iqama? what is the process to change his name in saudi iqama?

EhteshamViP13 November 2013 08:33:56

1296

hi! His name can be amended in the but he needs to bring the passport which was used to enter KSA.
* He can use the service of Muakib "معكب" of his company
OR
* He can take permission from his company and use the service of some agent.

No bank will open an account until and unless English and Arabic names written in iqama are exactly the same.
Funny that all iqamas are from Ministry of Interior and bank are saying these instructions are from Ministry of Interior.

mas184Member26 January 2014 07:27:27

In my ID/ Iqama, the name in English is perfect but the one in Arabic is incorrect. My company does not have a muaqqib or agent for now. I need to get this problem solved ASAP. Please suggest or advise me on how to go through this. I have heard that this service is actually free but i am willing to pay 300-400 if someone agrees to do this within 2-3 days.

Any help will be greatly appreciated.

Articles to help you in your expat project in Jeddah

Iqama visa in Saudi Arabia
To become a resident in Saudi Arabia, you will need to apply for a residence permit, also known as the Iqama. The ...
Visas in Saudi Arabia
Until September 2019, Saudi Arabia was officially a closed country. Tourists were allowed to visit it only ...
Accommodation in Jeddah
Jeddah is often dubbed the 'New York' of Saudi Arabia. It is heavily populated, hosting the most diverse ...
Working in Jeddah
Jeddah is the most diverse city in Saudi Arabia. It is home to 3,75 million people and to the largest ...
Everything you need to know as an expat woman in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia can be a challenging destination for women. As a strict Islamic country, Saudi Arabia imposes a lot ...
Getting married in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia is a country that holds marriage and family as one of its core values. It is a privilege to get ...
Driving in Saudi Arabia
Driving in Saudi Arabia is the easiest and most convenient way to get around. That being said, expats in Saudi ...
Accommodation in Dammam
Dammam is the capital city of the Eastern Province, which is made up of smaller cities that, together, form the ...