Saudi Arabia announces 2 ways to extend visa

Saudi Arabia has announced 2 options for travelers to extend their Saudi visa while in the country. In this article, we present the different steps to follow and the advantages of this new procedure.

Digitization simplifies the process

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia now encourages holders of visit visas to extend their visa electronically at least 7 days before its expiry date.

It is no longer necessary to physically visit the Jawazat (or Direction générale des passeports) to carry out this process. This development reflects the country's desire to modernize its services and improve the experience of residents and visitors.

Absher and Muqeem electronic platforms

To extend their visas, visitors can now use one of the two electronic platforms provided by the Ministry of the Interior: Absher and the Muqeem electronic portal.

• Absher is a mobile application dedicated to government services, accessible from a smartphone or tablet.
• Muqeem is an online portal that can be accessed from any computer connected to the Internet.

In both cases, users must log in to their online account to access visa extension services.

Payment of service charges

Once logged in, beneficiaries will be asked to pay the visa extension fee. It is important to note that the cost of this procedure varies according to the length of stay and the type of visa requested..

Conditions for extending your visa

Several requirements must be met by visit visa holders in order to obtain an extension:

• Extend your visa at least 7 days before its expiry date This procedure must be carried out in advance to avoid any administrative problems.
• Medical insurance Medical coverage: as with a first-time visa application, visitors are required to have medical coverage that complies with Saudi government requirements if they wish to extend their visa.
• Do not exceed 180 days on a visit visa Although it is now possible to extend your visa for up to 180 days, it is imperative not to exceed this total duration, otherwise you may be penalized.

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