Traveling within KSA with iqama only?

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Emilio Largo Member

Member since 09 March 2014

Emilio LargoMember14 June 2016 21:02:59

I made the mistake of sending my passport to Russian embassy.
Now they want me to pick it up.

Can I travel from Gassim to Riyadh with just my iqama?

At least it gets me outta the apt. and forces me to travel around the country.

Sam_4 Member

Member since 23 December 2012

Sam_4Member15 June 2016 06:14:07

Of course you can.

aftabv Active member

Member since 16 March 2014

aftabvActive member15 June 2016 07:16:40

Within KSA iqama is enough !

TheLegendLeads ViP

Member since 06 April 2010

"The cure for boredom is curiosity. There is no cure for curiosity." -- Dorothy Parker

TheLegendLeadsViP15 June 2016 09:28:02

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No one keeps passport in his pocket all the time. Iqama is sufficient.
With the Muqeem card thing, even having iqama isn't necessary like old times.

skhurram007 Serial expat

Member since 20 October 2014

skhurram007Serial expat15 June 2016 20:03:47

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Iqama is the only valid ID you need and you must have to travel anywhere within KSA. Passport is required in rare cases only.

And don't forget to take your Iqama with you when going outside your home. There is penalty for not carrying with you starting from 1000.

TheLegendLeads, xan you explain why it isn't necessary after issuance of Muqeem card?

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