Friday, January 15, 2021

Exception for these Nationals for extending Visit Visas of Saudi Arabia for more than 180 days

Exception for these Nationals for extending Visit Visas of Saudi Arabia for more than 180 days


The General Directorate of Passports (Jawazat) in Saudi Arabia renewed the reminder of the exception granted to Yemen and Syria nationals on extending visit visa of Saudi Arabia.



Jawazat clarified that the maximum period for extending the family visit is 180 days, and the instructions require that the total of the extension does not exceed 180 days, and it is possible to extend exceptionally for the Yemeni and Syrian brothers and sisters for more than that. Trending : Saudi Interior Ministry warns from traveling to these 12 countries

- The Jawazat also reminded the condition of issuing the final exit visa for the resident, and that the passport must be valid for a period of not less than 60 days, indicating that the maximum period for extending the family visit is 180 days, except for Syrians and Yemenis, they can be extended for more than that.

- Passports stated that "the instructions require the validity of the passport upon departure, and the final exit visa can be issued through our electronic services, provided that the remaining validity of the resident’s passport must be 60 days and more". Read : Abolition of Article 41 added regulations of Saudi Labor Law

Exception for these Nationals for extending Visit Visas of Saudi Arabia for more than 180 days - Saudi-Expatriates.com