Changing money at a good rate without an iqama

Greetings.  I overheard someone say that it's not possible to change money from riyals to a foreign currency without an iqama.  Is this true?

Where in Riyadh is the "best" place to change money from Saudi riyals to U.S. dollars? By best, I mean the place where the commission is lowest.

Many thanks in advance for your replies.

Batha might be the place that you are looking for.

Brjo wrote:

Batha might be the place that you are looking for.


Yes. Money changers in Batha

You can sell Riyals outside of Saudi.