Saudi Passports Directorate outlines final exit visa process after mutual contract termination
Saudi authorities clarify that workers whose contracts end by mutual agreement must book an appointment with the Expatriates Department to obtain a final exit visa.
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AIThe official account of the General Directorate of Passports in Saudi Arabia has clarified the procedure for issuing a final exit visa for a worker whose contract has been terminated by mutual consent.
According to the Passports Directorate, via its X platform page, individuals must book an appointment and visit the regional Expatriates Department to access this service.
This clarification came in response to a follower’s inquiry: "If a work contract is terminated by mutual agreement and the residency permit is valid for more than a year, how can a final exit visa be issued?"
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Steps to issue a final exit visa
The General Directorate of Passports has also outlined the steps for issuing a final exit visa for domestic workers electronically through the Absher platform.
The directorate explained on X that the service allows users to issue a final exit visa for domestic workers electronically via the Ministry of Interior’s Absher Individuals e-services platform.
Beneficiaries can access the service by logging into Absher, selecting 'workers,' navigating to visa services, and then choosing to issue a final exit visa.