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Saudi allows holders of expired final exit visa to depart without fees before April 18
For assistance or inquiries, individuals can contact the General Directorate of Passports via the unified number 992
- PUBLISHED: Sat 4 Apr 2026, 6:54 PM
Holders of final exit visas that expired on or after February 25, 2026 (8/9/1447 AH) can leave Saudi directly through international ports without needing to extend their visas or pay any fees or late charges, the Governorate of Madinah Region announced on Saturday (April 4).
Authorities urged all beneficiaries to complete their departure before April 18, 2026 (1/11/1447 AH) to avoid penalties under the Kingdom’s regulations.
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In addition, the Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah confirmed on Friday (April 3) that holders of expired Umrah visas are also allowed to depart freely before April 18, with no fines or need to extend their visas.
The move comes amid widespread travel disruptions in the region due to closing the airspaces of many countries since the US-Israel-Iran war erupted on February 28.
Since the beginning of the war, aviation across the Middle East has been severely disrupted by widespread airspace closures and restrictions, with airlines rerouting, diverting or cancelling services. Major hub airports, including those in the GCC, have experienced significant schedule disruption and congestion.
The Saudi Ministry on Interior has previously called on holders of expired visas of all types, visit visas, Umrah visas, transit visas, and final exit visas, as of February 25 to call the unified contact number for passports 992 for any inquiries related to departing the Kingdom amid the current circumstances the region is experiencing.
According to data shared by aviation analytics company Cirium, more than 40,000 flights were cancelled in the Middle East from February 28 to March 9.
For assistance or inquiries, individuals can contact the General Directorate of Passports via the unified number 992, through their website www.gdp.gov.sa.
