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Jawazat

Information and updates on services provided by the Jawazat (passport office).

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  • Can You Get a Final Exit Visa for Your Dependent If You Have Unpaid Traffic Fines?

    The short answer is no. If you have outstanding traffic penalties linked to your Iqama, you cannot issue a final exit visa for your family members or dependents through Absher. This is a strict rule from Saudi Arabia’s General Directorate of Passports (Jawazat). It applies whether you’re leaving Saudi Arabia permanently or taking your family ... <a title="Can You Get a Final Exit Visa for Your Dependent If You Have Unpaid Traffic Fines?" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/issue-final-exit-visa-family-in-the-event-of-unpaid-traffic-violations/" aria-label="Read more about Can You Get a Final Exit Visa for Your Dependent If You Have Unpaid Traffic Fines?">Read more</a>

    July 7, 2021 By Mohammed Ameen
  • Jawazat links the issuance of final exit visas to the payment of due bills

    Saudi Arabia’s General Directorate of Passports (Jawazat) linked the issuance of final exit visas for expatriates to the payment of due bills, including mobile bills. Jawazat has clarified that all financial dues of the expatriate must be fully settled in order to issue a final exit visa, which also requires that no car be registered ... <a title="Jawazat links the issuance of final exit visas to the payment of due bills" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/payment-of-bills-is-a-condition-for-obtaining-a-final-exit-visa-jawazat/" aria-label="Read more about Jawazat links the issuance of final exit visas to the payment of due bills">Read more</a>

    June 1, 2021 By Mohammed Ameen
  • Exit re-entry visas of expats outside the kingdom can be extended online – Jawazat

    The General Directorate of Passports (Jawazat) has clarified that exit reentry visas of those expatriates outside the Kingdom can be extended online through their Sponsor’s Absher or Muqeem platforms. Jawazat’s clarification came in response to queries about the possibility of renewing the exit and re-entry visa by the employer in the event that the worker ... <a title="Exit re-entry visas of expats outside the kingdom can be extended online – Jawazat" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/exit-re-entry-visas-of-expats-outside-the-kingdom-can-be-extended-online-jawazat/" aria-label="Read more about Exit re-entry visas of expats outside the kingdom can be extended online – Jawazat">Read more</a>

    February 2, 2021 By Mohammed Ameen
  • Jawazat clarifies procedure to renew expired final exit visa

    The General Directorate of Passports (Jawazat) has clarified the procedure for renewing the final exit visa for workers after its expiry and the penalty prescribed for that. Jawzat’s clarification came during its reply to a citizen’s question on how to renew his domestic worker’s final exit visa after the end of the validity period. Jawazat ... <a title="Jawazat clarifies procedure to renew expired final exit visa" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/19266-fnioiy/" aria-label="Read more about Jawazat clarifies procedure to renew expired final exit visa">Read more</a>

    November 30, 2020 By Mohammed Ameen
  • Can You Re-Enter Saudi Arabia After Final Exit? Jawazat Clarifies

    Many expatriates believe that leaving Saudi Arabia on a final exit visa means they can never return. This is a common misunderstanding. Saudi authorities have clarified that a final exit does not automatically mean a permanent ban. If you exited Saudi Arabia properly and no violations or remarks were recorded against you, you are allowed to return ... <a title="Can You Re-Enter Saudi Arabia After Final Exit? Jawazat Clarifies" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/no-ban-on-expats-leaving-on-final-exit-visas-jawazat/" aria-label="Read more about Can You Re-Enter Saudi Arabia After Final Exit? Jawazat Clarifies">Read more</a>

    January 15, 2020 By Mohammed Ameen
  • How to Correct Your Name on Iqama: A Step-by-Step Guide

    Finding a mistake in your name on your Iqama can be frustrating, but fixing it is simpler than you might think. This guide is here to walk you through the straightforward steps to correct your name, whether the error is in its Arabic or English version. With clear instructions for both you and your employer ... <a title="How to Correct Your Name on Iqama: A Step-by-Step Guide" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/change-correct-name-iqama/" aria-label="Read more about How to Correct Your Name on Iqama: A Step-by-Step Guide">Read more</a>

    February 26, 2019 By Mohammed Ameen
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