Exit/Re-Entry Visa Expiring? How to Check and What Happens Next

A common query on @Absher and @CareAljawazat: “I want to check the expiry date of my exit re-entry visa.” Many expats don’t check until it is too late — and then face penalties or inability to return to Saudi Arabia.

How to check your exit re-entry visa status

Through Absher

1. Login to Absher
2. Go to “My Services” → “Passports” → “Visa Services”
3. Select “Query Visa Status” or “Check Visa Validity”
4. Enter your iqama number
5. View your visa status, expiry date, and type

Through Muqeem

1. Visit muqeem.sa
2. Enter your iqama number
3. View complete visa details including expiry

Through the Absher app

1. Open the Absher app
2. Go to “Services” → “Visa Services”
3. Check your visa status

Source: @CareAljawazat directed users to check via the attached link for visa details. (Source)

What happens if your exit re-entry visa expires?

If you are outside Saudi Arabia and your exit re-entry visa expires:

• ❌ You cannot re-enter Saudi Arabia on that visa
• ❌ Your iqama may be cancelled after a grace period
• ❌ You may face a re-entry ban depending on circumstances
• ❌ You will need to apply for a new visa from outside

If you are inside Saudi Arabia and the visa expires:

• You are fine — the exit re-entry visa only matters when you are outside
• But you cannot leave and return on the expired visa

How to extend from abroad

If your visa is about to expire and you are still outside Saudi Arabia:

1. Contact your employer/sponsor — they can extend through Absher Business
2. Extension fee: SAR 200 per month
3. Extension must be done BEFORE the visa expires
4. No grace period — once expired, the visa is cancelled

Common mistakes

Checking too late

Many expats only check when they are at the airport trying to return. Always check at least 7 days before your planned return.

Assuming the iqama expiry = visa expiry

Your iqama expiry and exit re-entry visa expiry are different dates. A visa can expire while your iqama is still valid.

Not extending from abroad

If you are stuck abroad and your visa is expiring, your employer MUST extend it before it expires. Once expired, there is no extension option.

Related guides

• Exit Re-Entry Visa — How to Apply Online
• Exit/Re-Entry Visa Timing Rules
• Pay Exit Re-Entry Fees Online
• Check Iqama Expiry Date
• Absher Complete Guide

References

1. @CareAljawazat — Visa status check guidance — Twitter (July 2026)
2. Absher official guide — Exit/re-entry visa — absher.sa

Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only. Visa rules may change. Always verify with Absher or your employer.