📋 REQUIREMENTS:
✅ Valid Passport (minimum 90 days validity)
✅ Valid Iqama (Residency Permit)
✅ Digital ID registered on Absher platform
✅ No pending traffic violations or fines
✅ Employer/Sponsor approval
🎯 WHO CAN APPLY:
Expatriate residents with valid Iqama
Family members (through sponsor)
Domestic workers (through sponsor)
📱 HOW TO APPLY:
For Employees/Residents:
Login to Absher platform (www.absher.sa)
Go to “Visa Services”
Select “Issue Exit and Re-Entry Visa”
Choose worker/family member
Select visa type (Single/Multiple entry)
Enter duration (30 days to 1 year)
Pay fees (200 SAR for single, multiple varies)
Submit application
For Sponsors/Employers:
Login to Absher Business
Select “Employee Services”
Choose “Visa Services”
Select employee
Issue Exit/Re-Entry Visa
💰 FEES:
Single Entry (up to 30 days): 200 SAR
Multiple Entry (3 months): 200 SAR
Multiple Entry (6 months): 200 SAR
Multiple Entry (1 year): 200 SAR
Each additional month: 200 SAR
⏰ PROCESSING TIME:
Usually instant to 24 hours
Can take up to 3-5 business days in some cases
📅 VALIDITY:
Minimum: 30 days
Maximum: 1 year (can be extended)
Must return before expiry date
⚠️ IMPORTANT RULES:
✅ DO’s:
Return before visa expiry
Keep copies of all documents
Check visa status before travel
Ensure Iqama validity (90+ days)
Verify passport validity (90+ days)
❌ DON’Ts:
Don’t overstay outside Saudi Arabia
Don’t travel with expired visa
Don’t ignore visa extension deadlines
Don’t share visa documents publicly
🔄 EXTENSION:
Can be extended online via Absher
Must be done before expiry
Extension fees: 200 SAR per month
Maximum extension: Up to 1 year
🚨 RE-ENTRY BAN:
Old rule: 3-year ban for violation
NEW (2024+): Ban lifted for most cases
Still must comply with current regulations
** CONTACT & SUPPORT:**
Jawazat Helpline: 992
Absher Support: 920020408
Website: www.absher.sa | www.moi.gov.sa
🔍 CHECK VISA STATUS:
Login to Absher
Go to “Inquiries”
Select “Exit/Re-Entry Visa Status”
Enter Iqama number
View status and validity
⚡ SPECIAL CASES:
Newborns:
Can apply for newborns without Iqama
Must have valid passport
Apply within 60 days of birth
Stranded Outside KSA:
2-week extension available at Jawazat offices
Contact Saudi Embassy if visa expired
Final Exit Conversion:
Cannot convert if outside Saudi Arabia
Must be inside KSA for conversion
🎯 PRO TIPS:
✔️ Apply at least 1 week before travel
✔️ Keep digital copies on your phone
✔️ Screenshot visa confirmation
✔️ Inform your employer/sponsor
✔️ Check for any travel restrictions
✔️ Always verify through official channels
📄 DOCUMENTS TO CARRY WHILE TRAVELING:
Original Passport
Original Iqama
Exit/Re-Entry Visa printout
Flight tickets
Health insurance (if required)
Disclaimer: Rules and regulations may change. Always verify current requirements through official Saudi government channels (Absher, Jawazat, or Ministry of Interior) before traveling.
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