Wafid Service for Residency Violation Inquiry – Your Quick and Easy Guide
This service allows residents in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to check if there are any violations registered against their residency (Iqama) and how to address them immediately.
1. What is the service?
The “Wafid” service is an electronic service provided by the General Directorate of Passports (Ministry of Interior) via the Absher and Tawakkalna platforms. It allows users to inquire about any violations related to their residency (such as residency expiration, failure to renew, or other system-related violations).
2. Conditions and Requirements
- The user must be a resident holding a valid residency (Iqama).
- The user must be registered on the Absher platform, and their mobile number must be linked to their account.
- The user must have internet access and a smart device or computer.
- There must be no block on accessing electronic services due to security cases (in case of doubt, please contact the relevant authority).
3. Detailed Steps (Step-by-Step)
- Open the Absher app or visit the website absher.sa.
- Log in using your username and password (or via biometrics if enabled).
- From the main menu, select Services then Passports.
- Click on Wafid Service – Residency Violation Inquiry.
- Your residency number will appear automatically; verify its accuracy and then click Inquire.
- The result will appear immediately, indicating whether there are violations. If violations exist, their details will be displayed (type of violation, date, and fine, if applicable).
- If you wish to pay the fine or submit an objection, follow the links provided on the same page.
4. Cost (if known)
The service for inquiring about residency violations is free, and no fees are charged for its use.
