KSA Saudization (Nitaqat) Quota & Penalty Calculator
Calculate your Nitaqat band, Saudization gap, and hire-vs-fine break-even for KSA Saudization compliance. Engineering deadline: June 30, 2026.
Nitaqat Assessment
Enter your company details to see band assignment and fine exposure.
- Months Until Hiring Pays Off
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Fines per MHRSD Schedule of Violations (Feb 2026): SAR 3,000–10,000 per violation by company size. Primary Red-band consequence is operational: visa blocks and iqama freeze. Consult a KSA labor law specialist.
About the Nitaqat Saudization Calculator
The Nitaqat program, administered by the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (MHRSD), mandates minimum percentages of Saudi nationals in the private sector workforce. Companies are classified into bands — Platinum, High/Medium/Low Green, or Red — based on their Saudization ratio. Red-band companies cannot sponsor new visas, renew iqamas, or transfer foreign workers until they comply.
Sector-specific quotas were updated significantly in 2025–2026 via individual MHRSD ministerial decisions. Engineering firms must reach 30% by June 30, 2026. Accounting firms face a phased ramp from 40% (Oct 2025) to 70% (2028). Healthcare is split by sub-profession: physiotherapy and therapeutic nutrition at 80%, medical labs and radiology at 70%, hospital pharmacy at 65%. Sports sector quota is 15% (effective Nov 2026 for firms with ≥4 employees).
This calculator computes your required Saudi headcount, current band, the per-violation fine under the MHRSD Feb 2026 schedule (SAR 3,000–10,000 by company size), and how many months until annual hiring costs exceed total enforcement fines. The primary Nitaqat consequence is operational, not monetary: Red-band companies face complete visa and permit blocks.