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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>

New Fees for Iqama and Visa Services on Absher

The Absher Business platform has introduced new fees for residency and visa-related services provided to establishments, effective January 1, 2025. These charges apply to specific services and are separate from the standard costs. The updated fees are as follows: These fees are associated with value-added services provided through the Absher Business platform and are separate ... <a title="New Fees for Iqama and Visa Services on Absher" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/new-absher-fees-iqama-visa-2025/" aria-label="Read more about New Fees for Iqama and Visa Services on Absher">Read more</a>

Absher Launches New Service to Report Absconding Visit Visa Holders

The Ministry of Interior’s Absher platform has introduced a new service that enables residents to report cases of visit visa holders absconding after their visas have expired. This service ensures accountability and provides a streamlined process for addressing such incidents. Key Conditions for Reporting Absconding Visit Visa Holders To file a report, the following conditions ... <a title="Absher Launches New Service to Report Absconding Visit Visa Holders" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/absher-report-visit-visa/" aria-label="Read more about Absher Launches New Service to Report Absconding Visit Visa Holders">Read more</a>

How to Get a Police Clearance Certificate Online in Saudi Arabia

If you’re an expat residing in Saudi Arabia and planning to relocate or apply for a visa, you may need a Police Clearance Certificate (PCC). This document verifies your background and is commonly required by many countries for immigration or visa purposes. In Saudi Arabia, the PCC, also known as a Criminal Records Report, can be ... <a title="How to Get a Police Clearance Certificate Online in Saudi Arabia" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/police-clearance-certificate-saudi-arabia-2/" aria-label="Read more about How to Get a Police Clearance Certificate Online in Saudi Arabia">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>