The General Directorate of Passports (Jawazat) has shed light on the possibility of extending an expired Exit Re-Entry visa in Saudi Arabia. In a recent clarification, Jawazat outlined the conditions and steps for renewing the Re-Entry visa while an expatriate is outside the Kingdom.

According to Saudi Jawazat, extending the Exit Re-Entry visa for individuals outside the Kingdom is viable through online channels. This can be achieved by paying the required fees via the SADAD service on the Absher or Muqeem platform of the employer.

Jawazat emphasized that the extension is feasible as long as the worker remains on the employer's record, allowing the employer to facilitate the online extension for individuals outside the Kingdom.

1. Worker's Presence Requirement: To extend the Exit Re-Entry visa, the individual must be physically present outside the Kingdom during the visa extension process.

2. Visa Extension Timing: The individual's presence is required "the date of return before," and it can be up to 7 days before the expiration of the stay.

3. Iqama Duration Requirement: For a single Exit Re-Entry visa extension, the iqama (Residence Permit) must be equal to or more than 90 days, in addition to the entered date for the selected duration.

4. Fees: The fee for extending a single Exit Re-Entry visa is 100 riyals, and for a multiple exit re-entry visa, it is 200 riyals. These fees can be conveniently paid through the Government Payments system in Saudi Banks.

Procedure to Extend Exit Re-Entry Visa via Absher Individuals platform:

1. Log in to the Absher platform.
2. Verify the OTP received on your mobile number.
3. Navigate to the "Non-Saudi and sponsored Family members" page.
4. Agree with the terms by selecting "I Agree."
5. Verify expat information and specify the extension period.
6. Click on "Visa Extension" and confirm the process.
7. Receive a message confirming the successful extension of your visa.