Saudi Arabia’s General Directorate of Passports has announced a service allowing citizens and residents to extend single- or multiple-entry visit visas through Absher. The service aims to simplify lawful stays in the Kingdom and help visitors meet legal requirements quickly and easily.
A post on the directorate’s Facebook page listed these conditions:
Visa validity: The visa must have seven days or less remaining, or have expired no more than three days previously, including the expiry date.
Host: The visitor must have a host associated with the Absher account.
Traffic violations: The visitor must have no outstanding traffic violations.
Medical insurance: The visitor’s medical insurance must remain valid.
Fees: The visit visa extension fee must be paid.
Passport: The visitor’s passport must remain valid throughout the extension period.
Presence in Saudi Arabia: The visitor must be inside the Kingdom when the extension is requested.
Steps on Absher
Open “Workers Services” or “Family Members Services.”
Select “Services.”
Choose “Extend Visit Visa.”
Follow the instructions and enter the required information to complete the extension.
The General Directorate of Passports said the service forms part of official efforts to simplify procedures while ensuring visitors and hosts comply with Saudi laws and regulations.
Read the announcement on the Saudi General Directorate of Passports’ Facebook page.
