Saudi Passports Directorate clarifies rules for re-entry after exit and re-entry visa
Former residents who left Saudi Arabia on an exit and re-entry visa may return with a new visa if their departure was legal and requirements are met.
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AIThe General Directorate of Passports has clarified the status of former residents who left Saudi Arabia on an exit and re-entry visa and did not return, responding to an inquiry about the possibility of re-entering the Kingdom after two and a half years abroad.
The inquiry came from an individual who stated that he left Saudi Arabia on an exit and re-entry visa about two and a half years ago and did not return, noting that he now holds permanent residency in the United States. He asked whether he could visit Saudi Arabia and obtain a tourist visa upon arrival.
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The Passports Directorate, via its account on X, confirmed that if the departure from the Kingdom was legal and there are no remarks against the individual, they may return to Saudi Arabia with a new visa.
This clarification comes in response to questions from travelers and former residents regarding the regulations for returning to Saudi Arabia after the expiration of exit and re-entry visas, emphasizing the need to meet all requirements for the new visa before entry.