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  • Saudi Arabia Lifts 3-Year Ban on Exit-Reentry Visa Violators

    Saudi Arabia has recently updated a crucial policy, impacting many expatriates. The Kingdom has now lifted the three-year ban on expatriates who couldn’t return before their visas expired. With this change, expatriates who recently left Saudi Arabia on an exit-reentry visa and were unable to return within the designated period can now re-enter the country ... <a title="Saudi Arabia Lifts 3-Year Ban on Exit-Reentry Visa Violators" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/saudi-arabia-lifts-3-year-entry-ban/" aria-label="Read more about Saudi Arabia Lifts 3-Year Ban on Exit-Reentry Visa Violators">Read more</a>

    January 18, 2024 By Mohammed Ameen
  • How to Check Your Final Exit Visa Status Online in Saudi Arabia

    A Final Exit Visa (Khurooj Nihai) is required when an expatriate permanently leaves Saudi Arabia. It confirms your employer’s approval for your departure and allows you to return later on a new visa. You can check the status of your final exit visa using two simple online methods. How to Check Final Exit Visa Status ... <a title="How to Check Your Final Exit Visa Status Online in Saudi Arabia" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/check-final-exit-visa-status-in-saudi-arabia/" aria-label="Read more about How to Check Your Final Exit Visa Status Online in Saudi Arabia">Read more</a>

    January 10, 2024 By Mohammed Ameen
  • How to Change Your Mobile Number in Absher

    Absher is Saudi Arabia’s official digital platform managed by the Ministry of Interior. It allows residents and citizens to access a wide range of services, including passport renewals, visa services, traffic management, and more. To use Absher smoothly, your registered mobile number must always be active. If you change your phone number, you need to ... <a title="How to Change Your Mobile Number in Absher" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/how-to-update-mobile-number-with-moi-absher-eservices/" aria-label="Read more about How to Change Your Mobile Number in Absher">Read more</a>

    January 5, 2024 By Mohammed Ameen
  • Qatar Visa On-Arrival for GCC Residents: All You Need To Know

    Qatar On-Arrival Visa for GCC Residents Expat residents from the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, including Saudi Iqama holders, now have the privilege of obtaining an on-arrival visa in Qatar. This facility is accessible to individuals practising certain professions. This article provides a comprehensive guide on this facility, highlighting the eligible professions and delineating the ... <a title="Qatar Visa On-Arrival for GCC Residents: All You Need To Know" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/qatar-on-arrival-visa-for-gcc-residents/" aria-label="Read more about Qatar Visa On-Arrival for GCC Residents: All You Need To Know">Read more</a>

    July 13, 2023 By Mohammed Ameen
  • A Schengen-Style Visa for GCC Countries: What It Means for Expatriates in Saudi Arabia

    GCC’s Schengen-Style Visa The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries are working towards launching a ‘Schengen-style‘ visa for tourists, a move expected to boost revenues and increase footfall for all countries in the region. This news comes from Fatima Al Sairafi, Minister of Tourism in Bahrain, who discussed the plans during a panel discussion at the ... <a title="A Schengen-Style Visa for GCC Countries: What It Means for Expatriates in Saudi Arabia" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/schengen-style-visa-for-gcc-countries/" aria-label="Read more about A Schengen-Style Visa for GCC Countries: What It Means for Expatriates in Saudi Arabia">Read more</a>

    May 7, 2023 By Mohammed Ameen
  • A Complete Guide to Applying for an Oman eVisa as a GCC Resident

    Obtaining an Oman eVisa for GCC Residents If you’re a Saudi Iqama holder planning a trip to Oman, you can apply for an eVisa that allows you to stay in the country for up to 30 days. The “GCC Resident Visa” issued by the Royal Oman Police (ROP) is an unsponsored visit visa for Gulf ... <a title="A Complete Guide to Applying for an Oman eVisa as a GCC Resident" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/apply-oman-evisa-as-a-gcc-resident/" aria-label="Read more about A Complete Guide to Applying for an Oman eVisa as a GCC Resident">Read more</a>

    May 5, 2023 By Mohammed Ameen