Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Interior has begun addressing the status of holders of all types of visit visas, as well as Umrah, transit and final exit visas, that expired on or after 25 February 2026, where regional circumstances prevented their departure.
The measure allows visas that expired from 8 Ramadan 1447 AH, corresponding to 25 February 2026, to be extended at the visitor’s host’s request until 1 Dhu Al-Qadah 1447 AH, corresponding to 18 April 2026. The prescribed statutory fees must be paid through the Absher platform, according to a post on the ministry’s X account.
Holders of visit, Umrah, transit and final exit visas that expired from the same date may also leave directly through international border crossings without extending their visas or paying any fees or late-departure penalties. The ministry urged those covered by the measures to leave before 18 April 2026 to avoid the application of the Kingdom’s rules on violations.
To view the Ministry of Interior’s post on X, click here.
