Last updated: 10 October 2026
The quickest way to check your kafeel (sponsor) name and sponsor ID is Absher: log in, open Services, choose Passports and then Personal Information. The page shows your Sponsor Name and Sponsor ID next to your occupation and entry details. You can also see your employer in Qiwa, on the HRSD expatriate inquiry page and in your GOSI account.
Method 1: Check Your Sponsor Name and ID on Absher
- Log in to Absher Individuals (website or app) with Nafath or your username, password and verification code.
- Open Services (My Services) and choose Passports.
- Open Personal Information.
- Look for Sponsor Name and Sponsor ID, shown with your occupation, entry date and entry place.
Not registered on Absher yet? See our guide to Absher registration.
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Method 2: Check Your Employer on Qiwa
Log in to your individual account on Qiwa and open your current employment contract (under Employment Contracts). The contract shows the establishment you work for, your job title and your salary. Since the Labour Reform Initiative, you can also approve, reject or request changes to your contract in Qiwa.
Method 3: HRSD Expatriate Employee Inquiry (No Login)
The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development’s expatriate employee inquiry page needs no login. Enter your border number, iqama number or passport number, choose your nationality, type the captcha and search. Expats use it to see the establishment they are registered with and its Nitaqat status. The page is in Arabic.
The old Ministry of Labour website (mol.gov.sa) no longer works; this HRSD page replaces its inquiry service.
Method 4: GOSI Account
Log in to GOSI with Nafath. Your account lists the establishments you are registered with for social insurance, and you can download a certificate showing your employer and registered wage. GOSI’s number is 8001243344.
What Your Sponsor ID Means
| Sponsor type | Sponsor ID |
|---|---|
| Company (establishment) | The establishment’s 10-digit unified number, starting with 7 (the “700 number”), which SAMA describes as the establishment’s digital identity (SAMA) |
| Individual Saudi sponsor (for example a household) | The sponsor’s 10-digit national ID, starting with 1 |
Can You Check Your Sponsor’s Mobile Number?
No. No official Saudi platform shows the mobile number of a sponsor or a company. If you need to contact your employer, ask your HR department or use the contact details in your contract on Qiwa. Be careful with websites or offices offering to “find” a sponsor’s number.
Kafala in 2026: What Actually Changed
Since 14 March 2021, under HRSD’s Labour Reform Initiative, private-sector expatriate workers can:
- move to a new employer when their contract ends without the employer’s consent, or during the contract with notice and under set conditions
- request an exit re-entry visa themselves through Absher, with the employer notified electronically
- leave on a final exit after the contract ends without the employer’s consent
Saudi Arabia describes this as replacing the traditional kafala system with a contract-based relationship (Saudi Press Agency, March 2025). Your employer is still the establishment that applies for and renews your iqama and work permit, which is why Absher still shows a sponsor. Domestic workers follow separate rules through Musaned. In April 2026, UN experts said that many aspects of the sponsorship system are still applied despite the 2021 reform (report).
Common Problems
- No record found: check that your iqama is valid and that you entered your iqama number rather than an old border number.
- Wrong or old sponsor name: a transfer may not be complete yet. Check the transfer request and your new contract in Qiwa, and ask both employers.
- Absent from work (huroob) status: act quickly; you usually have 60 days. See our guide to the latest huroob rules.
- Employer in the red Nitaqat band: renewals may stop. See how to check your company’s Nitaqat colour.
Useful Contact Numbers
| Organisation | Number |
|---|---|
| HRSD (labour matters) | 19911 |
| GOSI | 8001243344 |
| Absher support | 920020405 |
| Jawazat | 992 |
Related: exit re-entry visa and final exit visa.
Frequently Asked Questions
How can I check my sponsor ID number?
Log in to Absher Individuals, open Services, choose Passports and then Personal Information. The page shows your Sponsor Name and Sponsor ID. For a company sponsor, the ID is the establishment’s 10-digit unified number starting with 7.
Can I check my sponsor name by iqama number without logging in?
The HRSD expatriate employee inquiry page needs no login: enter your iqama, border or passport number with your nationality and the captcha code. To see the Sponsor Name and Sponsor ID fields themselves, log in to Absher.
Can I check my sponsor’s mobile number?
No. No official Saudi platform shows a sponsor’s or company’s mobile number. Ask your HR department, or use the company contact details in your employment contract on Qiwa.
Has the kafala system been abolished in Saudi Arabia?
Since 14 March 2021, under HRSD’s Labour Reform Initiative, private-sector expatriate workers can change jobs, travel and leave on final exit without their employer’s consent in defined cases. Saudi Arabia describes this as replacing the traditional kafala system with a contract-based relationship, but your employer is still the establishment that holds your iqama and work permit.
Do I need my sponsor’s approval for an exit re-entry visa?
Not under the Labour Reform Initiative for private-sector workers. You can request it yourself through Absher, and your employer is notified electronically. Domestic workers follow separate rules.
Sources: Absher Individuals; Qiwa; HRSD expatriate employee inquiry page and Labour Reform Initiative announcement (November 2020); Saudi Press Agency (March 2025); GOSI; SAMA rulebook; UN human rights experts (April 2026).
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