Saudi Arabia: Jawazat Clarifies Validity, Duration & More For Multiple Exit And Re-Entry Visas

You must know about the validity of your visa and the duration for the same if you are planning to visit Saudi Arabia. And making it easier for you, the General Directorate of Passports or Jawazat has now clarified these things for you. Yes, it has clarified and offered information on the validity, calculation, and duration of a multiple-entry visa. Here’s all you need to know about this development from Saudi Arabia.

Jawazat Clarifies About Multiple Entry Visa

As revealed by Saudi Expats, the General Directorate of Passports, Jawazat, has now offered information on the duration, validity, and calculation of multiple-entry visas. Yes, this has been set by the date of issuance or even the date of travel. According to the authority, the validity of an exit and re-entry visa is three months. And this is from the date of the events. Additionally, the duration of the visa is based on the date of travel, no matter the term mentioned in the demand. This means whether it is 60, 90 or 120 days, this duration will be based on the date of travel.

However, for cases where the duration of exit and re-entry is specified in the number of days or returned before this, and is calculated from the date of issuance.

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Visitor Visa Can Be Extended Only Once

For a multiple-entry visit visa, a visitor visa can only be extended once, according to the passport system. After this, the passport holder is required to exit before their visa’s specified residency term expires. They can then enter and leave as often as they like, until their visa ends. However, as long as the multiple-entry visa is valid, the person holding this visa can use the same for several departure and return trips. But if the visa expires before the holder departs, they will be liable to pay a fine of SAR1000. This fine is required by the passport department to revoke a visa in such cases. And it’s only possible if the visa-issued person has a valid residency permit or even an Iqama.

So, if you are someone who is planning to travel to Saudi Arabia, in the coming days, you will want to be careful and depart from the country before your visa expires.

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