Immigration News - Saudi Arabia COVID-19: Validity of specific visas extended Share this article LinkedIn Facebook X (Twitter) August 18, 2021 IMPACT – MEDIUM The Saudi Press Agency announced on Tuesday that the validity of residency permits, exit and re-entry visas and visitor visas would be extended until the end of September. Key Points: Residency permits, exit and re-entry visas for foreign nationals who are stranded abroad will be automatically extended until Sept. 30. Visitor visas for foreign nationals living in a country from which travel to Saudi Arabia is suspended will be extended until Sept. 30. Foreign nationals holding these visas do not need to apply for the extension. Saudi Arabian officials have already started renewing the visas without charging holders an additional fee. BAL Analysis: The extension was made as an effort to mitigate the effect and repercussions of the ongoing pandemic. The response to COVID-19 continues to develop, and BAL will provide additional updates as information becomes available. This alert has been provided by the BAL Global Practice group. For additional information, please contact berryapplemanleiden@bal.com. Copyright © 2021 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.