Saudi Visa Validity Check

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1. Types of Saudi Visas & Their Validity Periods (2025 Updates)

A. Work Visas (Ikama)

Standard Validity: 1-2 years (based on profession)
2025 Change: High-demand skills get 5-year validity
Renewal: Employer must process before expiry

B. Tourist Visas

90-day validity (single/multiple entry)
New 2025 Option: 1-year multi-entry for select nationalities

C. Family Visas

Matches sponsor’s visa duration
2025 Digital Update: Automatic renewal with sponsor’s Iqama

D. Premium Residency (Green Visa)

5-10 year validity for investors/specialists
2025 Expansion: Now covers AI and clean energy experts

E. Hajj/Umrah Visas

Strict 90-day validity
New 2025 Rule: Mandatory health insurance verification

2. How to Check Saudi Visa Validity in 2025

Method 1: Absher Platform (Most Reliable)

Login to Absher portal (government website)
Select “Passport Services” → “Visa Validity”
Enter visa number and passport details
View full visa details including expiry

2025 Upgrade: Now shows remaining days and renewal options

Method 2: MOI Visa Inquiry Service

Visit MOI website → “Visa Services”
Input visa number + passport number
Get instant validity report

Method 3: Tawakkalna App

Open app → “Visa Services” section
Scan QR code on visa or enter details manually
View real-time status

Method 4: Border Number Inquiry

SMS “Visa [Visa Number] [Passport Number]” to 992
Receive immediate validity details

3. 2025 Validity Check Requirements

You’ll need these details for verification:

Visa number (18-digit)
Passport number
Iqama number (for residents)
Biometric verification (new 2025 rule)

Pro Tip: Save a digital copy of your visa in Absher wallet.

4. Consequences of Expired Visa (2025 Penalties)

For Tourists

SAR 25,000 fine after 90-day overstay
3-year re-entry ban

For Residents

SAR 50,000 fine + deportation
Sponsor blacklisting

For Workers

Salary freeze until renewal
Employer fines up to SAR 100,000

2025 Change: Fines now double every 30 days overdue.

5. Renewing Your Visa in 2025

Work Visa Renewal Process

Employer initiates 60 days before expiry
Medical test at approved center
Digital payment of fees
E-Iqama issued within 48 hours

Tourist Visa Extension

Apply via Absher before expiry
Maximum 180 total days per year

New 2025 Feature: Auto-renewal alerts via SMS/email.

6. Special 2025 Visa Cases

Green Visa Holders

Check status via special investment portal
10-year holders must verify annually

GCC Residents

New automated validity sync with GCC databases

Freelancers

Must check Flexi-Work Visa portal monthly

7. Future Updates (2026 Preview)

🔹 Facial recognition validity checks
🔹 AI-powered expiry predictions
🔹 NFT visa system trial
🔹 Carbon-neutral visa options

Conclusion: Your 2025 Visa Checklist ➡

✔ Check validity monthly via Absher
✔ Set renewal reminders 90 days before expiry
✔ Keep digital copies in government apps
✔ Report errors immediately to Jawazat

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