Immigration News - Business Travel, Business Visas, Global Mobility, Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia | New initiative enables extension for expired visit visas Share this article LinkedIn Facebook X (Twitter) June 27, 2025 The General Directorate of Passports announced an initiative to extend all expired visit visas to allow for a legal final exit from the country. Key Points: Through the initiative, individuals with expired visit visas have a 30-day grace period to regularize their visa status and leave the country legally. Individuals must submit visa extension requests via the Tawasul service on the Ministry of Interior’s Absher electronic platform and pay the prescribed fees and penalties in accordance with regulations. The initiative is effective as of June 27, 2025. This alert has been provided by the BAL Global Practice Group. Copyright © 2025 Berry Appleman & Leiden LLP. All rights reserved. Reprinting or digital redistribution to the public is permitted only with the express written permission of Berry Appleman & Leiden LLP. For inquiries, please contact copyright@bal.com.