Saudi Passports Authority clarifies procedures for families of deceased expatriates
Saudi authorities confirm that family members registered under a deceased expatriate must leave the Kingdom, according to official guidelines.
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AIA question was submitted to the official account of the General Directorate of Passports in Saudi Arabia by a follower, asking: "If a resident passes away while his family—wife and children—are in the Kingdom with valid residency, and a death certificate and permit to repatriate the body have been issued, what is the procedure for the wife and children to leave?"
The Passports Authority responded on its X (formerly Twitter) page, stating that regulations require all individuals registered under the deceased resident’s record to depart the Kingdom.
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Earlier today, the General Directorate of Passports announced that 25,310 administrative decisions were issued by its committees across regional passport offices during Muharram 1448 AH, targeting citizens and residents found in violation of residency, labor, and border security regulations.
The authority clarified that penalties for violators included imprisonment, financial fines, and deportation, depending on the nature of the offense.