Saudi General Directorate of Passports has started to automatically extend the validity of residence permits (iqama) for expatriates outside the Kingdom as well as visit visas and exit and re-entry visas without fees or charge until Nov.30. This decision implements the directives of King Salman. The extension, which was issued by the Minister of Finance, is part of the continuing efforts of the Saudi government to deal with the repercussions of COVID-19. It also falls within the precautionary measures that guarantee the safety of Saudis and expatriates and mitigate financial impacts. The Directorate confirmed that the extension will be done electronically, in cooperation with the National Information Centre, without the need to visit the passport departments. The extension process will be carried out as follows: first, extending the validity of residence permits as well as exit and re-entry visas for residents who are in the countries from which entry is suspended because of the coronavirus until Nov.30. Second, extending the validity of visit visas for visitors who are in those countries. The details of traveling from UAE to Saudi Arabia, everything you need to know thru Visanations, which is the best Saudi Visa Agent in Dubai, providing the best Saudi Visa Services from UAE. Also, Visanations will provide Saudi business and Visit Visa, Saudi Visa for UAE residents.
