How can I receive a final exit visa if my iqama has expired?

Saudi Arabia’s Human Resources Ministry has permitted expats to get a final exit visa with an expired Iqama, without an Iqama, and without Kafeel. Here’s how to do it.

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Final Exit with an expired Iqama

With an expired iqama, a final exit visa can only be issued within 30 days of the expiration date. In order to accomplish this,

• The sponsor will use his Ministry of Labor account to log in.
• “Issue a work permit for the final exit” should be selected.
• Select “employee” from the drop-down menu.
• then choose “release” from the drop-down menu.
• The Maktab Amal Fee will be paid by the sponsor.
• For a period of 180 days, a work permit will be provided.
• Through the Muqeem portal, issue the final exit visa.

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Final Exit through another sponsor

If your Iqama has been expired for more than 30 days, you can receive a final exit visa by following this method.

• Without Kafeel’s permission, transfer sponsorship.
• The request to transfer sponsorship will be processed immediately.
• Pay the fee for the sponsorship transfer.
• The above-mentioned procedure will be followed by the New Kafeel.
• With an expired Iqama, you will make the final exit.

Final Exit without Iqama

You can work for three months on a work visa after arriving in Saudi Arabia. It is not necessary to obtain an Iqama during this time.

According to a tweet from Jawazat, employers can now grant final exit visas without an Iqama through the Absher platform within 90 days of their arrival in Saudi Arabia.

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Final Exit without Kafeel

Without Kafeel, obtaining a final exit visa is feasible but challenging. You must file a case with the Saudi Labor Court in order to obtain a final exit visa without Kafeel.

You can now call the HR Ministry at 19911 if you have any more questions or concerns. They will communicate with you in Arabic, English, Urdu, and other languages.