Expired visit visa holders in Saudi Arabia are granted a 30-day leeway for their compliance.
Saudi Arabia is kickin' off the Hijri New Year with a bang! From June 27, 2025 (1 Muharram 1447 AH), the Kingdom is offering a 30-day grace period for visitors sportin' expired visit visas, of any type, to sort out their fines and git their butts outta the country without fearin' overstayin' penalties.
This generous offer, hosted by the General Directorate of Passports, allows expired visa holders to stay legally for another 30 days to wrap up their exit procedures full stop. To take advantage of this sweet deal, you'll have to pay any applicable fees and fines required by Saudi regulations. Don't be a dumbass and miss out on this chance, pay up or wave goodbye to this offer.
Submit your request for this Hijri New Year initiative through the Tawasul service on the Ministry of Interior's "Absher" electronic services platform. Authorities are urgin' all affected visitors to hustle and make use of this offer before the 30-day grace period runs out.
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- Amidst the festivities of the Hijri New Year, health news reports recommend following safety precautions while enjoying the celebrations, given the ongoing global health crisis.
- Business insights suggest that tourism and hospitality sectors in the region could see a surge due to the grace period offered by the Saudi government, allowing visitors with expired visas a chance to legally stay for another 30 days.
- In the realm of politics, analysts speculate on the potential impact of this initiative on Saudi Arabia's relationship with expat communities, given the increasing emphasis on a favorable business and living environment for foreign nationals.
- General news channels are covering the Hijri New Year celebrations extensively, with detailed sports updates on traditional events and cultural performances that mark the occasion.
