To check Muqeem visa validity, log in to your Absher account and get the details about the exit re-entry visa status.
Note: Now the Muqeem portal is providing services to organizations and, only authorized persons are eligible to issue/view the visa validity details.
Check Muqeem Visa Validity
Requirements: Iqama number & Passport number | Tool: Absher Portal | Duration: 2-3 mins
Procedure:
- Visit the Absher portal, click on “Individual” and log in to your account | https://absher.sa/
- Select “My Services”
- Choose the “Inquiries” tab and click on “Passports“
- Click on “Exit/Re-entry Visa Status“
- Enter the following details of the applicant
- Iqama number
- Passport number
- Type the image code and click on “View“
- The Muqeem exit re-entry visa validity status will be shown on the screen.
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Common Errors:
You may see the following messages instead of the visa details.
- “No Visa Matching the Input” – The given details are wrong or incomplete
- “Visa Is Expired” – Either the new Muqeem visa has not been processed yet, or the already stamped visa has expired
For Expatriates who are outside the Kingdom, and whose exit re-entry visa has expired or is going to expire soon. They will have to wait until the sponsor renews their visas. Returning to KSA without a valid entry permit is also impossible.
Print The Exit Re-Entry Visa
Note: The sponsor will provide a copy of the visa for working residents. Take and attach it to the passport.
However now, you don’t need the visa print because the authorities check validity status online nowadays. But, if you want a hard copy, first follow the above procedure on the mobile phone and after viewing the visa details do the following;
Procedure:
- Click on the 3 vertical dots to open the menu on the Chrome browser
- Click on the “Share”
- Select the “Print” option
- Select the “Save as PDF” and click on the “Save” button to download on your mobile.
- Attach a printer to take the print
Cancel Exit Re-Entry Visa
Absher portal gives the facility to cancel exit re-entry visas for dependents. However, if you want the cancellation for yourself, then ask your sponsor to cancel the visa.
However, as per the government rules and regulations, you can ask for cancellation, but can’t get a refund for the paid fee.
Muqeem Visa Fee
The fees depend upon the duration of the visa. For a 2-month duration visa, the fee is 200 Saudi Riyals.
For a 3-month duration, the cost is 300 riyals. If you are planning a vacation of 4 months, then the charges will be 400 riyals. The fee for a 5 and 6-month exit re-entry visa is 500 and 600 riyals, respectively.
The maximum duration of the single exit re-entry visa is 6 months. Therefore you have to return to KSA within 180 days in any case.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Visa Validity
Visa validity is the period between the issuance and expiry of the visa. The validity is shown in terms of days. Like 30, 60, 90 days, and so on. During the given dates, you can stay in the respective country legally. The visa can be a single or multiple exit re-entries.
In Saudi Arabia, you can apply for a maximum of 12 months multiple exit re-entry visa.
First of all, renew the visa before it expires. But if it happens, ask your sponsor (company or kafeel) to renew it. The company will put an online request for renewal of exit re-entry visa. In a couple of days, it will be renewed. However, it can be risky. Traveling back before its expiry is the best option.
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