Islamabad, June 27, 2025: Saudi Arabia General Directorate of Passports (Jawazat) has introduced a new initiative allowing holders of expired visit visas to extend their stay, exclusively for the purpose of final departure from the kingdom, regardless of the visa’s type or classification.
The policy, which came into effect on 1 Muharram 1447 AH (June 26, 2025), offers a 30-day grace period for visa holders to resolve their legal status, provided they settle all applicable fines and administrative fees.
The move is part of the kingdom’s effort to regulate residency and ensure smoother departure procedures for overstayers.
Jawazat emphasised that the extension must be processed through the Ministry of Interior’s “Absher” electronic platform, specifically via the “Tawasul” service.
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It urged eligible individuals to act immediately, warning that no further extensions or exemptions will be granted once the deadline passes.
Earlier this month, Saudi law enforcement detained close to 15,000 people accused of staying or working unlawfully during a week-long, countrywide crackdown.
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This serves as a vital opportunity for many Pakistanis with expired visit visas in Saudi Arabia who fear arrest in such operations, giving them a legal and secure way to leave the kingdom — provided all dues are paid within the 30-day window.
