Tag: Muqeem

Hajj 2026: Makkah Entry Permit Eligibility & Rules

If you’re an expat living in Saudi Arabia, this is one announcement you really cannot afford to ignore right now. Saudi Arabia has officially activated its Makkah entry restriction system ahead of Hajj 2026 — and the rules are stricter, the fines are higher, and the whole process is now fully digital. Whether you need ... <a title="Hajj 2026: Makkah Entry Permit Eligibility & Rules" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/makkah-entry-permit-for-hajj-2026/" aria-label="Read more about Hajj 2026: Makkah Entry Permit Eligibility & Rules">Read more</a>

Exit Re-Entry Visa in Saudi Arabia – Rules, Fees & How to Apply

If you’re an expatriate living and working in Saudi Arabia, the exit re-entry visa is one of the most important travel documents you’ll deal with. Whether you’re heading home for a family visit, going on vacation, or traveling for any personal reason, you need this visa before you can leave the Kingdom and come back. ... <a title="Exit Re-Entry Visa in Saudi Arabia – Rules, Fees & How to Apply" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/exit-re-entry-visa-in-saudi-arabia/" aria-label="Read more about Exit Re-Entry Visa in Saudi Arabia – Rules, Fees & How to Apply">Read more</a>

How to Check Exit Re-Entry Visa Status in Saudi Arabia (2025)

If you’re a resident of Saudi Arabia and planning to travel abroad, it’s important to verify your exit re-entry visa status to avoid any travel-related issues. This guide explains how to check your visa status using two official platforms: Absher and Muqeem. Method 1: Check via Absher platform Absher is the most straightforward way to ... <a title="How to Check Exit Re-Entry Visa Status in Saudi Arabia (2025)" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/check-visa-status-exit-reentry-visa-validity/" aria-label="Read more about How to Check Exit Re-Entry Visa Status in Saudi Arabia (2025)">Read more</a>

Exit/Re-Entry Visa Renewal Fee for Those on Vacation Has Been Doubled

A new regulation has come into effect in Saudi Arabia, doubling the fee for renewing the exit/re-entry visa of expatriates who are outside the Kingdom. Previously, the renewal fee for an exit/re-entry visa was 100 Riyals per month. However, the fee has now been increased to 200 Riyals per month. For two months, the fee is 400 Riyals, ... <a title="Exit/Re-Entry Visa Renewal Fee for Those on Vacation Has Been Doubled" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/exit-reentry-visa-renewal-fee-doubled/" aria-label="Read more about Exit/Re-Entry Visa Renewal Fee for Those on Vacation Has Been Doubled">Read more</a>

Iqama Renewal for Expats Outside the Kingdom – Jawazat Clarifies

The General Directorate of Passports (Jawazat) in Saudi Arabia has clarified that the residence permits (iqamas) of expatriates outside the kingdom can be renewed through the Absher business or Muqeem platform for the employer. This information was confirmed by the Customer Service Account of Jawazat in response to an inquiry about renewing an Iqama while ... <a title="Iqama Renewal for Expats Outside the Kingdom – Jawazat Clarifies" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/jawazat-allows-iqama-renewal-outside-kingdom/" aria-label="Read more about Iqama Renewal for Expats Outside the Kingdom – Jawazat Clarifies">Read more</a>

Passport and Iqama Validity Requirements for Exit/Re-Entry Visa Issuance

Expat residents in Saudi Arabia need an exit re-entry visa for temporary departure from the kingdom. This type of visa can be obtained electronically through the Absher or Muqeem portals. The Saudi Directorate General of Passports (Jawazat) has specified the minimum passport validity required for expatriates to obtain an exit re-entry visa. Minimum Passport Validity ... <a title="Passport and Iqama Validity Requirements for Exit/Re-Entry Visa Issuance" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/minimum-passport-validity-required-for-issuance-of-exit-re-entry-visa/" aria-label="Read more about Passport and Iqama Validity Requirements for Exit/Re-Entry Visa Issuance">Read more</a>