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Health insurance
Mandatory for private-sector expats and their families.
General information, not advice. This page summarises publicly available rules in plain language. It is not legal advice or a recommendation to take any action. Procedures, fees and fines change without notice and can differ by case. The official portal below is the only authoritative source.
You need: Your iqama number.
Steps
- Your employer must provide approved health insurance for you. Family members also need valid insurance.
- Check your active policy and its class on the Council of Health Insurance website using your iqama number.
- Carry your insurance details on your phone. Hospitals check them before non-emergency treatment.
- Iqama renewal fails if insurance has expired, so check it a month before renewal.
Last checked: 2026-10-24. Confirm current rules on the official source: chi.gov.sa