Saudi Arabia extends validity of visas for stranded visitors until April 18
In a bid to facilitate stranded visitors who could not leave due to the current condition in the zone, Saudi Arabia on Wednesday extended the
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Saudi Arabia extends validity of visas for stranded visitors until April 18
In a bid to facilitate stranded visitors who could not leave due to the current condition in the zone, Saudi Arabia on Wednesday extended the validity of all types of visas until April 18, 2026.
In a comment, the Government department of Interior stated that those whose visas — including visit, Umrah, transit and final exit — expired as of February 25, 2026, and who were unable to depart the kingdom due to the current condition, can benefit from this offer.
The government department asked holders of expired visas to go directly to departure ports, where their exit procedures will be completed smoothly without the need for prior measures.
“This service does not require the payment of any fees for eligible recipients who wish to depart directly,” it further stated.
A large number of foreigners were unable to depart the Kingdom due to the ongoing conflict between the United States, Israel and Iran, which disrupted air travel across the zone.
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