Amidst widespread misconceptions regarding dependent fees in Saudi Arabia, it’s crucial to clarify: these charges remain active but fixed at 400 SAR monthly per individual, with no increases anticipated soon.

The question of when dependent fees will end is frequently discussed across various social media platforms in Saudi Arabia. Confusion and misunderstandings have arisen regarding the decision on these fees, with some mistakenly believing that they have been abolished. This belief is incorrect; the fees remain in place, although their amount has been stabilized without future increases at this time.

Current Status of Dependent Fees

Recently, the burden of resident and dependent fees has heavily impacted expatriates in Saudi Arabia, especially following the annual increase introduced starting 2017. This led many expatriates to wonder if there was any hope for abolishing these fees. The answer remains that there are no signs of cancellation but rather a halt to annual increases, maintaining the current fee at 400 Saudi Riyals per person each month.

The Future of Dependent Fees

The dependent and resident fees will not be ending as long as Saudi Arabia continues to welcome those seeking livelihood opportunities along with their families. Recent decisions confirmed that the fee for dependents for the current year would remain unchanged at 400 Riyals monthly.

No Royal Decree Cancelling Additional Fees

The Royal Court of Saudi Arabia has not issued any statement suggesting an intention or decision to cancel financial obligations paid by residents and their dependents within the Kingdom's borders. The Saudi General Directorate of Passports reaffirmed that the decision includes fixing the fee at 400 Riyals per person each month.

The Only Case Exempt from Paying Fees

The General Directorate of Passports clarified that stopping payment is only possible during a specific time frame related to transferring sponsorship services. During this period, individuals may temporarily cease payments until their applications are processed. They also stressed that installment payment plans are unavailable for these fees upon bringing dependents into the country.

Updates via Twitter

Official announcements concerning expatriates and their dependents are shared through the official Twitter account of the Saudi General Directorate of Passports. They have addressed numerous queries about dependent fees for 2020 and 2021. Recently, several rumors suggesting fee cancellations were refuted on Twitter, affirming that they continue without changes until further notice.

This concludes our article on when dependent fees might end, providing key information about resident charges and outlining situations exempt from payment.