Visa Update

Saudi Arabia has introduced a new Premium Residency program that allows foreigners to live, work, and invest in the Kingdom without the need for a local sponsor. Starting from SAR 4,000 (around USD 1,065), the initiative aims to attract global talent and investors as part of the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 plan. The program offers five

Riyadh: Saudi Arabia’s General Directorate of Passports (Jawazat) has clarified the procedures for issuing a Final Exit Visa in cases where an expatriate resident has passed away and their Iqama has already expired.

Saudi Arabia has officially introduced a new one-year multiple-entry Umrah visa, allowing eligible pilgrims to visit the Kingdom several times within a 12-month period. Under the new policy, travelers can make multiple entries, while the total cumulative stay cannot exceed 90 days per year. The visa is intended exclusively for Umrah and cannot be used

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

Riyadh: Saudi Arabia has introduced a new one-year (365-day) multiple-entry Umrah visa, making it easier for eligible pilgrims to perform Umrah more than once without applying for a new visa each time. The new policy, effective from 19 July 2026, is part of the Kingdom’s ongoing efforts to improve pilgrimage services and support the goals

Published: July 19, 2026Category: Saudi Arabia | Iqama | Domestic Workers | Jawazat Saudi Arabia has announced a new initiative that allows domestic workers and similar categories to obtain or renew their Iqama (residence permit) for a period starting from three months, providing greater flexibility for employers and improving residency services. The initiative has been