16/06/2025
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16/06/2025
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DUBAI, June 16: Saudi Arabia’s General Directorate of Passports (Jawazat) has clarified that fees paid for exit and re-entry visas are non-refundable, even if the visa is canceled. The clarification comes amid heightened demand for travel information, as thousands of expatriates prepare for summer holidays.
The announcement was made in response to a public inquiry from a resident asking whether visa fees could be reimbursed upon cancellation. In a formal response, Jawazat stated: “If the exit and re-entry visa is canceled, the fees are non-refundable.”
As per current regulations:
- A single exit and re-entry visa costs SAR 200 for up to two months, with an additional SAR 100 for each extra month within the validity of the resident's permit (iqama).
- A multiple exit and re-entry visa costs SAR 500 for up to three months, with an additional SAR 200 for each extra month.
For residents currently outside the Kingdom requiring visa extensions:
- The extension fee for a single visa is SAR 200 per month, and for multiple visas, SAR 400 per month
Jawazat also highlighted that all procedures—whether canceling or extending visas—can be carried out via the Absher digital platform. To cancel a visa, users must log in to Absher, go to “Services for Sponsors,” select the relevant individual, and confirm the cancellation. However, canceling a visa does not entitle the user to a refund of the original fees.
For residents outside Saudi Arabia (particularly domestic workers and dependents), visa extensions can also be processed online. Individuals can access Absher under “Worker Services” or “Family Member Services” to complete the renewal process.
Employers and sponsors may use the Absher Business platform to extend visas for professional workers abroad by selecting “My Business Services” followed by the “Visas” option.
