Jawazat

Jawazat: Final Exit Visa Requires 30-Day Iqama Validity

The General Directorate of Passports (Jawazat) has clarified the rules for issuing final exit visas to expatriates in Saudi Arabia. A minimum of 30 days of validity on the residency permit (Iqama) is required to apply for a final exit visa. Jawazat advised employers and heads of families to renew the Iqama if it has ... <a title="Jawazat: Final Exit Visa Requires 30-Day Iqama Validity" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/30-days-minimum-iqama-validity-for-final-exit-visa/" aria-label="Read more about Jawazat: Final Exit Visa Requires 30-Day Iqama Validity">Read more</a>

Iqama Renewal for Dependents and Domestic Workers Possible from Abroad

The General Directorate of Passports (Jawazat) has announced that expatriates’ dependents and domestic workers outside Saudi Arabia can now renew their residency permits (Iqama) through the online platforms Absher and Muqeem. In addition, residents who are outside the Kingdom can also extend the validity of single or multiple exit and re-entry visas. The Jawazat clarified ... <a title="Iqama Renewal for Dependents and Domestic Workers Possible from Abroad" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/iqama-renewal-dependents-domestic-workers-abroad/" aria-label="Read more about Iqama Renewal for Dependents and Domestic Workers Possible from Abroad">Read more</a>

Digital Visitor ID Valid as Official Proof for Visitors: Jawazat

The Saudi Arabian passport department, Jawazat, has announced that visitors arriving in the country on a visit visa can now use a digital Visitor ID as an official form of identification. This move aims to streamline identification processes for visitors and enhance the convenience of travel within the Kingdom. According to Jawazat, the digital Visitor ... <a title="Digital Visitor ID Valid as Official Proof for Visitors: Jawazat" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/digital-visitor-id-official-proof/" aria-label="Read more about Digital Visitor ID Valid as Official Proof for Visitors: Jawazat">Read more</a>

How to Use the Tawasul Service on Absher

The Tawasul service in the Absher platform is an electronic service that allows users to communicate with the General Directorate of Passports (Jawazat) in Saudi Arabia. It enables individuals to submit requests through the Absher platform for tasks that cannot be completed electronically, especially when they encounter technical problems that prevent them from completing their transactions online. ... <a title="How to Use the Tawasul Service on Absher" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/how-to-use-tawasul-service-on-absher/" aria-label="Read more about How to Use the Tawasul Service on Absher">Read more</a>

Jawazat Clarifies: No Quarterly Iqama Renewal for Domestic Workers

In a recent inquiry on X (formerly Twitter), a user asked whether the Iqama (residency permit) of domestic workers in Saudi Arabia could be renewed for a duration of three months. This question arose following the introduction of the quarterly Iqama renewal system by Saudi authorities, which allows most expatriates to renew their Iqama for ... <a title="Jawazat Clarifies: No Quarterly Iqama Renewal for Domestic Workers" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/iqama-renewal-domestic-workers-quarterly-exemption/" aria-label="Read more about Jawazat Clarifies: No Quarterly Iqama Renewal for Domestic Workers">Read more</a>

How to View Your Digital Visitor ID on Absher

The Digital Visitor ID is an innovative service provided by the Ministry of Interior through the Absher platform. It gives visitors a digital version of their visitor card with key details like their ID number and nationality. This means you don’t need to carry a physical card and can quickly access your identification information. Why ... <a title="How to View Your Digital Visitor ID on Absher" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/digital-visitor-card/" aria-label="Read more about How to View Your Digital Visitor ID on Absher">Read more</a>