Tag: Jawazat

Expired Visit Visas Can Now Be Extended for Final Departure: Jawazat

The General Directorate of Passports (Jawazat) has announced a new initiative allowing holders of expired visit visas in Saudi Arabia to extend their visas for the purpose of final departure, regardless of the visa type or category. Grace period started on June 26, 2025 The grace period began on 1 Muharram 1447 AH, corresponding to ... <a title="Expired Visit Visas Can Now Be Extended for Final Departure: Jawazat" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/expired-visit-visa-extension-final-departure-saudi-arabia/" aria-label="Read more about Expired Visit Visas Can Now Be Extended for Final Departure: Jawazat">Read more</a>

How to Update Passport Info on Absher Without Visiting Jawazat in 2025

If you’re an expat living in Saudi Arabia and you’ve recently renewed your passport, there’s good news. You no longer need to visit the Jawazat (General Directorate of Passports) office in person to update your passport details. The Absher platform now lets your employer handle this process online—quickly and conveniently. Here’s a simple guide to ... <a title="How to Update Passport Info on Absher Without Visiting Jawazat in 2025" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/update-passport-absher-expats-saudi-arabia/" aria-label="Read more about How to Update Passport Info on Absher Without Visiting Jawazat in 2025">Read more</a>

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>

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>