In Saudi Arabia, the General Directorate of Passports (Jawazat) reminded that the multiple visit visa cannot be renewed for the second time and that one must adhere to the visa controls by leaving before its expiration date.
Saudi Jawazat clarified after a question was raised and asked: Is it true what is being circulated on social media about the cancellation of renewing visas?
In response, Jawazat said the instructions require compliance with the visa controls and departure from the Kingdom before the visa expires.
There have been complaints from expatriates that Jawazat's multiple visit visa renewal option is not working, since requests for it are being rejected after submission through Tawasul.
However, the other user explained that after 90 days, you can extend a multiple visit visa for another 90 days by visiting Jawazat office, 1 day before it expires. After 180 days, there will be no extension. In some cases, Jawazat may extend it for 14 days, so the visa holder can leave the Kingdom before it expires.
Those who wish to extend their multiple visas for the first time can make an appointment through Absher to visit Jawazat near Khobar Jawazat (Khobar Jawazat does not offer this service). If you are extending the multiple visit visa, attach the sponsor's iqama, a front and back copy of your passport, the receipt for the visa extension payment, the receipt for the insurance renewal, and a screenshot of the Absher error if you have it.
In the midst of the Corona pandemic, Jawazat extended multiple visit visas without conditions or limitations through Tawasul service, since there were travel restrictions and suspensions of flights from Kingdom to numerous countries. There are no more restrictions on travel and everyone must follow the conditions of the multiple visit visa.
SOURCE : SAUDI EXPATRIATES
