KSA Expats Blog
Practical Saudi guides, news updates and explainers for expats living and working in the Kingdom.
How To Book Istiqdam Appointment Online
If you are planning to apply for a permanent family visa, family visit visa, or domestic worker visa in Saudi Arabia, you may need to book an Istiqdam…
Expat Residents Can Now Change Their Children’s Visit Visa To Iqama
Expats can Change a Child’s Visit Visa to Iqama The general directorate of Passports in Saudi Arabia (Jawazat) has clarified that expat residents can convert their children’s visit…
How To Apply For Saudi E-Visa For GCC Residents Online
Saudi Visa for GCC Residents Saudi Arabia now accepts online applications for tourist visas from GCC residents. The new rule came into effect starting September 1, 2022 and…
How to Check Medical Certificate Issuance Status on MOFA
Checking the Status of a Medical Certificate for a Saudi Work Visa Saudi work visas require foreign individuals from countries such as India, Pakistan, the Philippines, and Bangladesh…
How To Check Saudi Work Visa is Genuine
3 Simple Steps to Check Saudi Work Visa is Genuine working in Saudi Arabia is an opportunity that attracts many professionals from around the world. It is important…
Is It Possible To Extend A Family Visit Visa For More Than 180 Days?
Do You Need Extend Family Visa For More Than 180 Days? Do you have a family visit visa that is set to expire soon and want to extend…
How to Get Al Rajhi Takaful Health Insurance for Visit Visa Renewal
You need a valid health insurance policy to renew your visitor visa in Saudi Arabia. Here we explain how to get an Al Rajhi Takaful health insurance policy…
Expats deported from the kingdom will not be allowed to return, except in one case: Jawazat
The General Directorate of Passports (Jawazat) reiterated that expatriates deported from the kingdom are not allowed to return except in one case. The Jawazat confirmed this in its…
10 Visa Types to Know Before Traveling to Saudi Arabia
Exploring the Different Visa Options for Traveling to Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia, known for its rich history and culture, is a popular destination for both business and tourism.…
Six conditions to extend a family visit visa through Absher
Jawazat has set some conditions for extending a family visa online. Following are the six conditions to extend visit visas through the Absher portal. Conditions for extending a…
Check Family Visit Visa Validity using Absher
Not sure how to check your Family Visit Visa Expiry Date in Saudi Arabia? Don’t worry, you can now check your family visit Visa validity through the Absher…
Procedure to Extend Exit Re-Entry Visa for Dependents Outside Saudi Arabia
The Ministry of Interior’s online platform, Absher, has launched a new service ‘Extend Exit Re-Entry Visa‘ which allows extending Exit Re-Entry visas for dependents who are outside Saudi…