{"id":1774,"date":"2025-08-26T10:40:44","date_gmt":"2025-08-26T07:40:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/saudi.it.com\/?p=1774"},"modified":"2026-03-02T16:16:01","modified_gmt":"2026-03-02T13:16:01","slug":"check-iqama-color-status","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/saudi.it.com\/en\/check-iqama-color-status\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Check Your Iqama Color (Red-Green) Status"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development provides a service to check Iqama color (red-green) status, or what is known as the ranges that express the facility\u2019s ability to receive new expatriate employees or whether it needs to register a Saudi employee.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>How to Check Your Iqama Color Status By Border Number<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>You can follow the simple steps below to check Iqama color status by border number through Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development website: <a id=\"c_ref-1\" href=\"#c_note-1\" title=\"Jump to citation\" class=\"citation-ref\"><sup>[1]<\/sup><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Go to <strong>expatriate employee inquiry<\/strong> service &#8220;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mol.gov.sa\/services\/inquiry\/nonsaudiempinquiry.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">from here<\/a>&#8220;.<\/li>\n<li>Input border number in the designated place.<\/li>\n<li>Select nationality<\/li>\n<li>Input verification code.<\/li>\n<li>Click on \u201c<strong>Search<\/strong>\u201d.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-1778\" src=\"https:\/\/saudi.it.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/How-to-Check-Your-Iqama-Color-Status-By-Border-Number-600x268.png\" alt=\"How to Check Your Iqama Color Status By Border Number\" width=\"600\" height=\"268\" srcset=\"https:\/\/saudi.it.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/How-to-Check-Your-Iqama-Color-Status-By-Border-Number-600x268.png 600w, https:\/\/saudi.it.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/How-to-Check-Your-Iqama-Color-Status-By-Border-Number-1024x457.png 1024w, https:\/\/saudi.it.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/How-to-Check-Your-Iqama-Color-Status-By-Border-Number-768x343.png 768w, https:\/\/saudi.it.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/How-to-Check-Your-Iqama-Color-Status-By-Border-Number-1536x686.png 1536w, https:\/\/saudi.it.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/How-to-Check-Your-Iqama-Color-Status-By-Border-Number-2048x915.png 2048w, https:\/\/saudi.it.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/How-to-Check-Your-Iqama-Color-Status-By-Border-Number-360x161.png 360w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Residence color appears below the facility rating.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong>How to Check Your Iqama Color Status By Iqama Number<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>You can follow the simple steps below to check Iqama color status by Iqama number through Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development website:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Go to <strong>expatriate employee inquiry<\/strong> service &#8220;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mol.gov.sa\/services\/inquiry\/nonsaudiempinquiry.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">from here<\/a>&#8220;.<\/li>\n<li>Input Iqama number in the designated place.<\/li>\n<li>Select nationality<\/li>\n<li>Input verification code.<\/li>\n<li>Click on \u201c<strong>Search<\/strong>\u201d.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-1780\" src=\"https:\/\/saudi.it.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/How-to-Check-Your-Iqama-Color-Status-By-Iqama-Number-600x268.png\" alt=\"How to Check Your Iqama Color Status By Iqama Number\" width=\"600\" height=\"268\" srcset=\"https:\/\/saudi.it.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/How-to-Check-Your-Iqama-Color-Status-By-Iqama-Number-600x268.png 600w, https:\/\/saudi.it.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/How-to-Check-Your-Iqama-Color-Status-By-Iqama-Number-1024x457.png 1024w, https:\/\/saudi.it.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/How-to-Check-Your-Iqama-Color-Status-By-Iqama-Number-768x343.png 768w, https:\/\/saudi.it.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/How-to-Check-Your-Iqama-Color-Status-By-Iqama-Number-1536x686.png 1536w, https:\/\/saudi.it.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/How-to-Check-Your-Iqama-Color-Status-By-Iqama-Number-2048x915.png 2048w, https:\/\/saudi.it.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/How-to-Check-Your-Iqama-Color-Status-By-Iqama-Number-360x161.png 360w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Residence color appears below the facility rating.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong>How to Check Your Iqama Color Status By Passport Number<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>You can follow the simple steps below to check Iqama color status by passport number through Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development website:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Go to <strong>expatriate employee inquiry<\/strong> service &#8220;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mol.gov.sa\/services\/inquiry\/nonsaudiempinquiry.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">from here<\/a>&#8220;.<\/li>\n<li>Input <strong>Iqama passport <\/strong>in the designated place.<\/li>\n<li>Select nationality<\/li>\n<li>Input verification code.<\/li>\n<li>Click on \u201c<strong>Search<\/strong>\u201d.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-1782\" src=\"https:\/\/saudi.it.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/How-to-Check-Your-Iqama-Color-Status-By-Passport-Number-600x268.png\" alt=\"How to Check Your Iqama Color Status By Passport Number\" width=\"600\" height=\"268\" srcset=\"https:\/\/saudi.it.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/How-to-Check-Your-Iqama-Color-Status-By-Passport-Number-600x268.png 600w, https:\/\/saudi.it.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/How-to-Check-Your-Iqama-Color-Status-By-Passport-Number-1024x457.png 1024w, https:\/\/saudi.it.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/How-to-Check-Your-Iqama-Color-Status-By-Passport-Number-768x343.png 768w, https:\/\/saudi.it.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/How-to-Check-Your-Iqama-Color-Status-By-Passport-Number-1536x686.png 1536w, https:\/\/saudi.it.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/How-to-Check-Your-Iqama-Color-Status-By-Passport-Number-2048x915.png 2048w, https:\/\/saudi.it.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/How-to-Check-Your-Iqama-Color-Status-By-Passport-Number-360x161.png 360w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Residence color appears below the facility rating.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>See More: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/saudi.it.com\/en\/get-family-iqama\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Get Family Iqama<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/saudi.it.com\/en\/link-mobile-number-with-iqama\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">link mobile number with iqama<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/saudi.it.com\/en\/change-profession-in-iqama\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Change Profession in Iqama<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/saudi.it.com\/en\/transfer-sim-from-passport-to-iqama\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Transfer Sim from Passport to Iqama<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/saudi.it.com\/en\/iqama-fees-check\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Iqama Fees Check<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/saudi.it.com\/en\/check-iqama-available-funds-with-absher\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Check Iqama Available Funds with Absher<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><strong>What does Iqama Color Mean<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Below you can find out what the color of the Iqama means:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>High Green: <\/strong>The facility has a high percentage of Saudi employees.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Medium Green: <\/strong>The facility has a medium percentage of Saudi employees.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Low Green: <\/strong>The facility has a low percentage of Saudi employees.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Red:<\/strong> The facility has the lowest percentage of Saudi employees and cannot hire new expatriate employees.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong>Services Available to the Facility According to Iqama Color<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Below you can find out what the services available to the facility according to Iqama color:<\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"319\"><strong>Nitaqat<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"319\"><strong>Services<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"319\"><strong>High Green<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"319\">\n<ul>\n<li>Allowing visa applications for professions desired by the employer.<\/li>\n<li>Modifying the profession of expatriate workers.<\/li>\n<li>Renewing work permits for expatriate workers working in the facility without being restricted by the duration of their residence, provided that the worker&#8217;s residence period does not exceed 6 months upon renewal.<\/li>\n<li>The ability to transfer services to expatriate workers from any scope in a manner that does not conflict with the terms of this service.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"319\"><strong>Medium Green<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"319\">\n<ul>\n<li>Allowing visa applications for professions desired by the employer.<\/li>\n<li>Modifying the profession of expatriate workers.<\/li>\n<li>Renewing work permits for expatriate workers working in the facility without being restricted by the duration of their residence, provided that the worker&#8217;s residence period does not exceed 6 months upon renewal.<\/li>\n<li>The ability to transfer services to expatriate workers from any scope in a manner that does not conflict with the terms of this service.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"319\"><strong>Low Green<\/strong><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"319\">\n<ul>\n<li>Stop requesting new visa balance.<\/li>\n<li>Change the profession of the expatriate worker working in the establishment to another profession.<\/li>\n<li>Renew work permits for expatriate workers working in the establishment without being restricted by the duration of their residence, provided that the duration of the worker&#8217;s residence does not exceed 6 months upon renewal.<\/li>\n<li>Transfer of expatriate labor services, provided that the transfer is from an establishment with a green zone or below or in the event that the approval of the current employer is not required.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"319\"><strong>Red<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"319\">\n<ul>\n<li>The profession of the expatriate worker cannot be changed.<\/li>\n<li>The service of the expatriate worker cannot be transferred to the establishment.<\/li>\n<li>New visas cannot be requested.<\/li>\n<li>A work permit cannot be issued for new expatriate workers.<\/li>\n<li>Opening a new establishment file or a new branch is not permitted.<\/li>\n<li>The work permit for expatriate workers cannot be renewed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><strong>See More: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/saudi.it.com\/en\/transferable-iqama-profession\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Transferable Iqama Profession<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/saudi.it.com\/en\/how-many-times-iqama-can-be-transferred\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How Many Times Iqama can be Transferred<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/saudi.it.com\/en\/check-iqama-transfer-status\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Check Iqama Transfer Status<\/a> |<a href=\"https:\/\/saudi.it.com\/en\/check-new-iqama-issued\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Check new Iqama issued<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/saudi.it.com\/en\/iqama-renewal-fees-for-1-year\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Iqama Renewal Fees for 1 year<\/a> |<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/saudi.it.com\/en\/iqama-renewal-fees\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Iqama Renewal Fees<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Check Iqama Color Status Link<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>The residence color status can be checked directly by accessing the following link:<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mol.gov.sa\/services\/inquiry\/nonsaudiempinquiry.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\"> mol.gov.sa<\/a>, then entering the passport number, border number, or residence number and clicking on the search button to view the facility\u2019s rating, whether it is green or red.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>The green residence color helps the establishment to grant new visas to expatriate workers and to transfer the services of expatriate workers, unlike the red residence, which imposes restrictions on the establishment to use Saudi workers.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development provides a service to check Iqama color (red-green) status, or what is known as the ranges that 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