{"id":181,"date":"2025-08-03T15:16:33","date_gmt":"2025-08-03T12:16:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/menbrsaudi.com\/?p=181"},"modified":"2025-08-03T15:16:36","modified_gmt":"2025-08-03T12:16:36","slug":"minimum-iqama-validity-for-exit-re-entry","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/menbrsaudi.com\/en\/181\/","title":{"rendered":"Minimum Iqama Validity For Exit Re Entry"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Saudi General Directorate of Passports has determined the minimum Iqama validity for exit re entry for a resident in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and has also determined the requirements and conditions for obtaining an exit and return for an individual.<\/p>\n

Minimum Iqama Validity For Exit Re Entry<\/h2>\n

The Saudi General Directorate of Passports has explained that the minimum Iqama validity for exit re-entry must be at least 90 days<\/strong>, in addition to the entered value, in the event that an exit and return visa is issued for a single trip with the option of the period in months, and in the event that a desire is made to visit one of the Gulf countries, the residence must be valid for a period of not less than 3 months from the date of travel.<\/p>\n

\"Minimum<\/p>\n

See more<\/strong>: list of transferable Iqama profession<\/a> | Iqama <\/a>profession code list<\/a> | Iqama <\/a>transfer rules<\/a> | check <\/a>Iqama <\/a>transfer status<\/a> | Iqama <\/a>late renewal fine amount<\/a><\/p>\n

Conditions for Exit Re Entry<\/h2>\n

Below you can find out the conditions for exit and return in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia:<\/p>\n

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  • The resident for whom the Iqama is to be issued must be present in the Kingdom at the time of issuing the visa.<\/li>\n
  • The return date must be 7 days before the expiration date of Iqama.<\/li>\n
  • The validity of the residence must be equal to or more than (90 days in addition to the entered value) in the event that an exit and return visa is issued for a single trip with the option of the period in months.<\/li>\n
  • The presence of a fingerprint of the individual for whom the visa is to be issued, for males and females aged six years and above.<\/li>\n
  • In the event of a desire to visit one of the Gulf countries, it must be ensured that Iqama is valid for a period of not less than 3 months from the date of travel.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Conclusion<\/h2>\n

    The exit and return visa is granted based on the request of the employer and for the period specified by him, provided that the period does not exceed six months maximum, provided that the residency is valid and covers the duration of the visa.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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