Saudi Arabia has made it easier for eligible visitors to extend their visit visas without visiting a Jawazat office. The General Directorate of Passports (Jawazat) has confirmed that both Saudi citizens and expatriate residents can apply for visit visa extensions online through the Absher platform, provided all required conditions are met.
The service is available for eligible single-entry and multiple-entry visit visas and must be completed through the host’s Absher account.
Who Can Apply?
The online visit visa extension service is available to:
- Saudi citizens sponsoring visitors.
- Expatriate residents (Iqama holders) sponsoring visitors.
- Visitors holding eligible single-entry or multiple-entry visit visas.
Conditions for Visit Visa Extension
Applicants must meet the following requirements before submitting the extension request:
- The application must be submitted through the host’s Absher account.
- The visitor must be inside Saudi Arabia.
- The visitor’s passport must be valid.
- Valid medical insurance covering the extension period is required.
- All applicable government fees must be paid.
- The visitor must have no unpaid traffic violations.
- The visa should have 7 days or less remaining before its expiry, or it must have expired within the last 3 days, including the expiry date.
Failure to meet any of these conditions may result in the application being rejected.
How to Extend a Visit Visa Through Absher
Eligible sponsors can complete the process by following these steps:
- Log in to the Absher platform using the host’s account.
- Select My Services.
- Go to Passports.
- Choose Visitor Services.
- Select the visit visa extension service.
- Verify the visitor’s details.
- Complete the payment of the required fees (if applicable).
- Submit the application and wait for confirmation.
The entire process can be completed online, making it faster and more convenient for sponsors and visitors.
Important Reminder
Sponsors should not wait until the last moment to apply. The extension request can only be submitted during the permitted period—when the visa has 7 days or less before expiry or within 3 days after expiry. Applications submitted outside this window may not be accepted.
Visitors should also ensure that their medical insurance remains valid and that all outstanding fines or violations are cleared before applying.
Final Thoughts
Saudi Arabia continues to expand its digital government services, allowing residents and citizens to complete immigration procedures efficiently through Absher. The online visit visa extension service simplifies the process, reduces the need for in-person visits, and helps sponsors manage visitor visas more conveniently.
Before applying, sponsors should carefully verify that all eligibility requirements have been met to avoid delays or rejection of the application.
