Free Nitaqat Calculator
Check Your Saudization Band
What Is the Nitaqat System in Saudi Arabia?
Nitaqat (نطاقات) is Saudi Arabia's Saudization program, managed by the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (MHRSD) and tracked via the Qiwa platform. It classifies every private sector employer into one of five bands based on the percentage of Saudi nationals in their workforce relative to their industry sector and company size.
Your Nitaqat band directly controls your ability to issue and renew work visas, sponsor expatriate employees, and access government services through Muqeem and Absher.
How to Use the Nitaqat Calculator?
Search and select your Sub-Economic Activity (ISIC4 code) — this is your business's registered sector classification
Enter your total number of Saudi National employees
Enter your total number of Non-Saudi employees
Click Calculate Entity Band to see your current Nitaqat classification
Why Your Nitaqat Band Matters?
A poor Nitaqat standing directly affects your business operations in Saudi Arabia:
Red band: Cannot issue new work visas or renew existing ones
Yellow band: Limited visa quota and higher scrutiny during government audits
Green/High Green: Full operational freedom and standard hiring rights
Platinum: Priority processing, additional visa allocations, and government incentives
Companies operating on Qiwa, processing payroll through WPS (Mudad), or applying for new business licenses must maintain at least a Green band status to avoid operational disruption.
Nitaqat Saudization Rates by Sector (2026)
Saudization targets vary by ISIC4 activity. For example:
Retail trade: typically 30–40% Saudi national requirement
Information & Communication: lower thresholds with Vision 2030 exemptions for tech roles
Construction: sector-specific caps apply
Healthcare: increased targets under Saudi Vision 2030 healthcare nationalization
Use the calculator above to get the exact threshold for your specific sector.
Need Help Improving Your Nitaqat Band?
If your result shows Yellow or Red, Inclusive Solutions provides dedicated Nitaqat/Saudization Consulting services to help you build a compliant hiring plan, restructure your workforce ratios, and move your company to a safe band — without disrupting operations.
