There are two different procedures for cancelling a permanent exit visa issued for dependents and employees. We have covered both in this article.
Penalty for an expired permanent exit visa
It is important to note that the penalty amount for an expired permanent exit visa is 1000 SAR.
There is no charge for cancelling the final exit visa during its validity period, i.e. 60 days.
Cancellation of the final exit visa for dependents
For the cancellation of a permanent exit visa issued for dependents,
Log in to your Absher account https://www.absher.sa/ And :
- Click on "Services" under "Family Members".
- Select "Visa Services" from the available options.
- Click the "Next" button after reading the terms.
- Select the dependent and click on "More details".
On this page you will find the option to cancel the final exit visa for dependents.
Cancellation of the final exit visa for workers
The power to cancel a permanent exit visa rests with the employers. The employee must submit a request, and then the employer can do so through the system, following the same procedure explained above.
Cancellation of the final exit visa without Kafeel (sponsor)
Under the new rules, an employee has the right to transfer their Iqama to another employer. However, this is not possible if the final discharge has already been issued by their current employer.
To cancel your Kafeel-free exit visa, you will need to file an online complaint with the Saudi Labor Court. If the court's decision is in your favor, you will be able to cancel the visa without Kafeel.
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Cancellation of the final exit visa after its expiry
To cancel the exit visa after its expiry, i.e. 60 days, you will need to go to the Jawazat department with the following documents:
- Go to the Jawazat and look for the "Resident Services" counter.
- A completed form to cancel the visa.
- A letter requesting the Jawazat to cancel the visa, duly certified by the chamber of commerce.
- Fees for cancellation of the final exit visa after expiry.
- Payment of Iqama renewal fees, expenses for dependents and the Maktab Amal fees if the Iqama has already expired.
- Two photos with a white background. A copy of the final exit visa.
- A copy of the Iqama.
- A copy of the passport.
Can we extend the final exit visa?
Unfortunately, there is no way to extend the validity of a final exit visa in Saudi Arabia. If you wish to remain in Saudi Arabia beyond the validity period of your final exit visa, you will need to cancel your visa and obtain a new one as explained above.
Validity of the final exit visa = 60 days.
