Expired Visit Visa Holders Can Now Apply for Extension to Leave Saudi Arabia

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Saturday, June 28, 2025

28/06/2025

Expired Visit Visa Holders Can Now Apply for Extension to Leave Saudi Arabia

RIYADH, June 28: The General Directorate of Passports (Jawazat) has announced the launch of a new initiative allowing the extension of all expired visit visas—regardless of type or category—exclusively to facilitate the final departure from Saudi Arabia.

The grace period commenced on 1 Muharram 1447 AH, corresponding to June 26, 2025. Visa holders will be granted 30 days to regularize their status by settling all applicable fees and penalties, enabling them to exit the Kingdom without legal repercussions.

This service is available through the “Tawasul” platform on the Ministry of Interior’s “Absher” electronic system.

Jawazat urges all eligible individuals to take advantage of this limited-time opportunity before the deadline expires.