Last Update: 18 May 2022. Expats living in Saudi Arabia are all in a hurry. Especially those who live here with their families on multiple-entry visas. It is because of the rules and regulations imposed by Saudi Arabia. Before Covid, if you had a visit visa, you needed to renew it every three months at most but this rule still stands now too – albeit with an added caveat that you’re required to leave kingdom before going through the renewal process and applying for another entry permit again afterwards.
All visitor-visa holders need to depart Kingdom and return so they can apply for an extension; upon doing so they will then be granted new entry permits issued directly by Jawazat (the immigration office). However, there has been no official confirmation from them yet though these processes have been observed first hand by many other expatriates
How to Extend Multiple Entry Visa?
How can one take advantage of multiple entry visas with ease? Traveling through the Bahrain causeway and other countries is possible via car. One only needs to travel along the northern coast of Saudi Arabia all the way up until they reach a country or two that are bordering it such as Bahrain, Qatar, Jordan, UAE, or Oman. All these states can be reached easily via roads and do not require expensive plane tickets. In this article we will talk about a few ways you can use to extend your stay in Jeddah for 3 more months without waiting an additional 3-6 months before reapplying.
Changes in the Rules of Extension
However, the previous rules were only in place until this month. Now, according to new laws which went into effect three months ago, if you stay outside of your home country for more than three months without returning back home, your visa will be extended for another three months from now on.
Comparison of Multiple and Single Entry visa according to new rules
For a Multiple entry visa, you may have to exit and re-enter, making this visa a complex one; however, you don’t have to wait for six months for a single entry visa. It will get extended one month after one month for five months.
Types of Family Visit Visa and their Extension procedure
As many of you know, Saudi Arabia offers two types of visas. There is one single-entry visa and then a second multiple entry visa. In the first type, you are able to stay in this country for an entire month; but if you want to stay longer than that or with your whole family, you need the other type – which can last up to 6 months.
According to old rules, in order to get a visa for three months- one could extend this duration for an additional three months. After that point, one would need to return home and then come back again in order to get another six month permit.
Things to Remember Before Getting Visit Visa Extension After 6 Months
There are a few things to remember.
- As a sponsor of Family, you need to go with your Family.
- In some cases, Bahrain Authority may Also check your Iqama Occupation.
- In many instances, عامل عادي are told to go back and apply for E-Visa.
I hope this article helps you achieve what it is that you want to do. If there are any questions, feel free to leave them in the comment section below; I will be glad to speak with you about how I can assist you through my knowledge and experience.
Note: This article is still developing, so we will update this article if there is any further development.
Procedure to visit visa extension after 6 months by Going to Bahrain
Have you ever wondered about what countries allow visitors to extend their stay? If so, then read this article for all the answers. There are some countries that offer extended visas such as Bahrain. Here is how you can go about applying for an extension at a country with visiting visa policies including Bahrain.
- Get an E-Visa from Official Website
- Since you hold an Iqama (work permit), it is likely that you will also require an Exit-Reentry visa if visiting Qatar. If so, you may need to apply for one before departure or at the border upon arrival.
- Bahrain is accessible by road so Visit King Fahd Causeway
- Hire a taxi from the driver who first approaches you on King Fahad Causeway. Negotiate with him and he will give you a good price for his service.
- For Iqama Holder, they will ask Iqama and Passport. For Visit Visa Holders, they will ask Passports and E visas.
- Saudi Passport section will Stamp your Passports and let you go to the Bahrain Side.
- Now, pay 50 SAR to enter Bahrain if you have an Iqama. Those without an Iqama will need to get an E-Visa before they arrive at the airport.
- They will check the validity of every Visit visa, so make sure each one is valid.
- Once the customs agents stamp your passport, you can leave. Return and enter Saudi Arabia again.
- They Will Stamp Arrival Post on each Passport.
- You don’t need to go all the way to Bahrain and stay. It would just be easier for you if you just took a U-turn and came back home to Saudi Arabia.
- After a few hours, you can now renew Check-in/Absher and Every Visit Visas.
Frequently Asked Questions
How can I extend my tourist visa after 6 months?
To get your 2nd extension, you will need to leave and re-enter Saudi Arabia again.
How many times visit visa can be extended?
The Multiple Entry Visa has a duration of one year, but needs to be extended every three months.
What are the requirements for visa extension?
First, if you are staying for more than 7 days, you will need an extension. To do this, there is a 100 SAR fee that needs to be paid and insurance needs to be purchased. Takaful Al Rajhi would cost about 30 – 50 SAR depending on the plan chosen.
What is the fee for visa extension?
It is 100 Riyal for each Person.
