MOI Introduced Visa Extension and Exit Guidelines for these Who have been Unable to Depart within the Present Scenario

Guests can lengthen their expired visas underneath the next circumstances:

🔘 The visa should have expired on or after 25 February 2026.

🔘 The host (sponsor) should request the extension.

🔘 Extension is out there till 1/11/1447 AH (18/4/2026).

🔘 Required authorities charges should be paid.

🔘 Extension should be carried out by way of the Absher platform.

2. Exit With out Extension or Charges

The Ministry additionally allowed another choice:

Visa holders whose visas expired on or after 25 February 2026 can depart Saudi Arabia instantly by way of worldwide airports or borders with out:

■ Extending the visa

■ Paying any charges

■ Paying overstay fines or penalties

Necessary Deadline

The Ministry suggested all affected visa holders to depart Saudi Arabia earlier than 18 April 2026 (1/11/1447 AH). Trending: Qiddiya’s Aquarabia gentle launch

Anybody who doesn’t depart earlier than this date might face penalties and authorized motion in accordance with Saudi rules.

✓ Applies to go to, Umrah, transit, and closing exit visas.

✓ For visas expired from 25 Feb 2026.

✓ Two choices:

1. Prolong visa through Absher by paying charges (till 18 April 2026).

2. Go away Saudi Arabia with out extension, charges, or fines.

✓ Should depart earlier than 18 April 2026 to keep away from penalties. Learn: Saudi Arabia warns expired visa holders of overstay fines