Minimum Passport Validity Required for Obtaining an Exit/Re-Entry Visa

Expats living in Saudi Arabia must get an exit re-entry visa in order to leave the country temporarily. Visas for exit and re-entry can be obtained online using Absher or the Muqeem portal. The Jawazat has clarified the minimum passport validity required for getting an exit re-entry visa for a resident.

Minimum Passport Validity for Exit/Re-Entry Visa

A minimum of 6 months of passport validity is necessary, according to Jawazat, for an exit re-entry visa to be issued. In addition, the applicant’s Iqama must be legitimate.

There must also be no outstanding traffic penalties, the visa fee must be put on the applicant’s Iqama number, and the applicant must be physically present in Saudi Arabia for issuing exit re-entry visas.

In order to grant an exit re-entry visa, your fingerprints must also be registered with Jawazat systems.