Archive · 28 Jul 2025
Saudi Arabia Announces 30-Day Grace Period for Expired Visas
Saudi Arabia is giving visitors extra time to leave if their visas have expired.
Starting July 26, 2025, visitors get 30 days to depart the country.
This applies to all types of visitor visas, like family and business.
Before leaving, people must pay any fines they owe.
To get this extension, visitors should use the 'Tawasul' service on the Absher platform.
This is part of Saudi Arabia's efforts to manage residency and departures.
Saudi Arabia grants a 30-day grace period for expired visitor visas.
The grace period begins on July 26, 2025.
All visitor visa categories are included in the extension.
Visitors must pay outstanding fines and fees.
Departure requests can be submitted via the 'Tawasul' service on the Absher platform.
- Who
- Visitors with expired visas.
- What
- A 30-day grace period for expired visitor visas was announced.
- When
- The grace period begins July 26, 2025.
- Where
- Saudi Arabia
- Why
- To regulate residency and ensure smoother departure processes.
- Announcement by
- General Directorate of Passports (Jawazat)
- Effective Date
- July 26, 2025
- Extension Duration
- 30 days
- Eligible Visas
- All visitor visa categories
- Requirements
- Pay fines, request via Tawasul on Absher
