Saudi Arabia announces free extension of iqamas, reentry visas for expats
- 27-Jan-2022
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia has announced the free extension of iqamas (residency permit), exit and re-entry visas till March 31 for expatriates from 17 countries. The General Directorate of Passports (Jawazat) made the announcement on Wednesday to benefit expatriates from 17 countries who are facing temporary suspension of travel due to the outbreak of COVID-19. The […]
Saudi banks start updating payments’ system for 3-month renewal of iqamas
- 01-Nov-2021
RIYADH: Saudi banks have started updating their government payments system for the issuance and renewal of residency permits (iqamas) that are linked to work permits for a minimum period of three months. The payments of iqama fee can be made on a quarterly or half-yearly basis following the recently updated government payments system. The updation […]
Saudi Arabia extends validity of iqamas, visas of expatriates
- 08-Jun-2021
Saudi Arabia has extended the validity of visas, iqamas [residency permits] of expatriates who are currently stranded in different countries facing travel ban due to coronavirus pandemic.