Upon Royal Directives, Interior Ministry Begins Processing Visas Expired Since February 25

In implementation of the Saudi leadership’s directives, the Ministry of Interior has begun addressing the status of holders of visas (visit visas of all types, Umrah, transit, and final exit visas) that have expired as of February 25, 2026, who were unable to leave due to the current circumstances in the region, as follows:

 First:

 The visas that have expired as of February 25, 2026, may be extended upon the request of the visitor’s host until April 18, 2026, after paying the legally mandated fees through the Absher platform.

 Second:

 Holders of visas (visit visas of all types, Umrah, transit, and final exit visas) that have expired as of February 25, 2026, are allowed to depart through international points directly, without extending their visas or paying any fees or late fines.

 The ministry called on all beneficiaries of these directives to depart before April 18, 2026, to avoid the enforcement of applicable regulations in the Kingdom against violators.