How much does a sponsorship transfer cost in Saudi Arabia 2026?

The sponsorship transfer fee is SAR 2,000 payable by the new employer, plus a new work permit (SAR 800–9,600/year depending on Nitaqat) and iqama renewal (SAR 650). Total: SAR 2,650–12,250 approximately.

Can I transfer my sponsorship without my employer's consent?

Yes, since 2021 Saudi labour reforms. Employees can transfer after the contract period ends, if salary is delayed more than 3 months, or under specific conditions — no employer consent required via the Qiwa platform.

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Sponsorship Transfer Cost Calculator

Calculate the total cost of sponsorship transfer (kafala naqal) in Saudi Arabia 2026 — including Qiwa fees, work permit, iqama renewal and all associated charges.

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✅Since 2021 Saudi labour reforms, employees can transfer sponsorship without employer consent in many cases. This tool covers the complete cost and eligibility check.

Sponsorship Transfer (Kafala) Cost Calculator

New Employer Nitaqat Bandفئة نطاقات صاحب العمل الجديدPlatinum/Green employers pay lower or zero work permit levy

Work Permit Durationمدة تصريح العمل

Iqama Durationمدة الإقامة

Transfer Typeنوع النقل

TOTAL TRANSFER COST

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Saudi Sponsorship Transfer 2026 — Key Facts

The kafala (sponsorship) transfer process allows expatriate workers in Saudi Arabia to change their employer (sponsor). Since the 2021 labour reforms, employees have significantly more rights to transfer without their current employer's consent.

Cost Component	Amount	Who Pays
Sponsorship transfer fee (Qiwa)	SAR 2,000	New employer
Work permit levy (Platinum)	SAR 0/month	New employer
Work permit levy (Green)	SAR 700/month	New employer
Work permit levy (Yellow/Red)	SAR 800/month	New employer
Iqama renewal (1 year)	SAR 650	New employer (Art. 40)
Medical insurance update	Varies (SAR 1,000–5,000)	New employer

When Can You Transfer Without Employer Consent?

After your contract period ends (no renewal)
Salary delayed for 3+ months
Employer violates labour law terms
During or after a labour dispute filed with HRSD
After 7 years of continuous employment with same employer

How to Transfer via Qiwa

New employer initiates request on qiwa.sa
Employee approves the request via their Qiwa account
Old employer has 14 days to object (if consent required)
New employer pays the SAR 2,000 transfer fee
Iqama and work permit are transferred and updated

🔄 Transfer Fees 2026

Qiwa transfer feeSAR 2,000

Work permit (Platinum)SAR 0/month

Work permit (Green)SAR 700/month

Work permit (Yellow/Red)SAR 800/month

Iqama renewalSAR 650/yr

Old employer consentNot always needed

📜 Qiwa / MHRSD 2026

✅ Transfer Without Consent

Contract ended✅ Eligible

Salary 3+ months late✅ Eligible

Labour dispute filed✅ Eligible

7+ years same employer✅ Eligible

Employer consentAlways accepted

Sponsorship Transfer Cost Calculator

حاسبة تكاليف نقل الكفالة

Saudi Sponsorship Transfer 2026 — Key Facts

When Can You Transfer Without Employer Consent?

How to Transfer via Qiwa

🔄 Transfer Fees 2026

✅ Transfer Without Consent

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