Official Verification Guide
How to Check Work Permit & Maktab Amal Fee Status
In Saudi Arabia, work permit fees (Maktab Amal fees) are essential for maintaining legal employment status. If these fees are not paid, it may result in blocks in employment services, residency renewal delays, or job transfer issues.
Key Terms You Should Understand
| Term | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Work Permit | Authorization linked to an employee's legal ability to work under an employer |
| Labor / Work Permit Fees | Government fees related to employment authorization and renewal |
| Labor Authority Services | Official system handling employment regulations and labor records |
| Employment Platform | Digital system used by employers for workforce management |
| Residency Platform | System used to manage residency-related services |
| Electronic Payment System | National payment system used to pay government fees through banks |
What You Need Before Checking
To avoid errors or missing results, prepare one of the following:
- • Residency number (for existing residents)
- • Border number (for new arrivals)
- • Passport number (in some cases)
- • Employer/Company details (for HR)
- • Payment reference number (SADAD)
Methods to Check Status
1
Employer Labor System Check
Best For: Employers managing multiple employees, HR departments
Employers manage work permit records through official workforce management systems.
- Log into the official employer labor system
- Navigate to employee/work permit services
- Search using residency or border number
- Open employee record to view status
You can check: Permit status (active/pending/expired), Payment requirements, Renewal status, System alerts.
2
Government Inquiry Service
Best For: Employees checking personal status quickly without employer access
Employees can check basic work permit status using official labor inquiry services.
- Access official labor inquiry service portal
- Enter residency or border number
- Complete verification
- View status results
3
Bank Payment Verification
Best For: Disputes, delays, or when payment is completed but system shows 'pending'
Bank payment systems are the most reliable proof if portals haven't updated yet.
- Open your banking application
- Go to government payments section
- Check payment history
- Enter payment reference number
4
Residency Platform Check
Best For: Secondary confirmation related to employment compliance
A residency management system may also show indirect status updates related to employment compliance.
Limitations: Does not always show detailed fee records. Mainly used to confirm residency validity and system blocks.
Common Status Messages
- Payment RequiredFee not paid yet. Payment must be completed.
- PendingSystem processing or waiting for update.
- Active / ValidPermit is successfully active. No action required.
- ExpiredPermit validity ended. Renewal required.
- No Record FoundIncorrect data or no request exists. Verify with HR.
How to Fix Status Issues
If payment is made but status does not change immediately, follow these steps:
- 1. Verify Receipt: Confirm payment reference number, bank confirmation, and transaction proof.
- 2. Recheck Details: Ensure correct residency or border number.
- 3. Contact HR: Employers can reassign payments, correct system entries, or resubmit requests.
- 4. Wait for Sync: Bulk payments sometimes take longer to process and assign properly.
Work Permit vs Residency
| Category | Work Permit | Residency Permit |
|---|---|---|
| Purpose | Employment authorization | Legal residence in the country |
| Managed By | Labor-related system | Interior/residency system |
| Function | Work eligibility | Stay validity |
| Dependency | Linked to employment | Linked to sponsorship |