Check Your Iqama Contract — Saudi Arabia
Your Saudi employment contract is tied to your iqama and registered on the Qiwa platform. Checking that the registered contract matches your actual terms is one of the most important things you can do to protect yourself. Discrepancies between what is registered and what you actually work under are surprisingly common — and they can cost you significantly when it comes to gratuity, leave, and disputes.
How to Check Your Contract on Qiwa
The Qiwa platform (qiwa.sa) is the official Saudi system for employment contract management. Every iqama holder's contract should be registered here.
Step 1: Visit qiwa.sa and log in with your personal Absher credentials (not your employer's account).
Step 2: Navigate to "My Contract" or "Employment Details" section.
Step 3: Review the following fields: job title, basic salary, total compensation, contract start date, contract end date, working hours, and employer details.
Step 4: Compare every field with your physical signed contract and your actual working conditions.
What to Compare
Salary: Does the Qiwa-registered salary match your contract and actual bank deposits?
Job title: Does the registered title match your actual role? Wrong titles affect Saudization compliance
Contract dates: Correct start date? Accurate end date? This affects gratuity calculations
GOSI registration: Is the GOSI-registered salary the same as Qiwa? Check on gosi.gov.sa separately
Common Red Flags
Lower registered salary: Employer registers SAR 3,000 on Qiwa but pays SAR 5,000 in cash/bank. This reduces their GOSI contribution and your end-of-service gratuity.
Wrong job title: Employer registers you as "labourer" but you work as "supervisor." This can affect your iqama validity and Saudization status.
No contract on Qiwa: If no contract appears on Qiwa, your employer has not registered it. This means reduced protections and potentially invalid iqama.
Why this matters: Your end-of-service gratuity, GOSI pension, annual leave compensation, and overtime calculation are all based on the registered salary, not what you actually receive. If the registered amount is lower, you lose money when you leave.
What to Do If There Are Discrepancies
If your Qiwa contract does not match your actual terms: first, screenshot the Qiwa records and keep copies of your physical contract and bank statements. Second, request your employer to correct the registration on Qiwa in writing. Third, if the employer refuses, file a complaint with HRSD by calling 19911 or visiting a branch office.
HRSD has the authority to force employers to correct Qiwa registrations and can impose penalties for false registrations. In the Labour Court, both the Qiwa registration and your physical contract are considered as evidence.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check my contract on Qiwa?
Log into qiwa.sa with Absher credentials. Go to "My Contract" to see registered salary, title, dates, and employer details.
What if Qiwa differs from my actual contract?
This is a violation. Document it, request correction from employer, and file with HRSD at 19911 if they refuse.
Can I refuse a different contract on arrival?
Yes. Never sign under pressure. Document discrepancies and contact HRSD or your embassy for assistance.
What should I check in my contract?
Salary, job title, dates, probation, notice period, overtime clause, annual leave, gratuity, and any restrictive clauses.
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