When does an exit re-entry visa's validity start?

From the issue date, not the day you travel. Leaving late eats into your return window.

What happens if I don't return before the visa expires?

Failing to return before expiry can result in a ban from re-entering Saudi Arabia on a work visa for up to three years, unless the employer resolves the situation.

Can an exit re-entry visa be extended from abroad?

Yes, in many cases the employer can extend it through Absher or Muqeem before it expires, provided the iqama is still valid and fees are paid.

What is the difference between single and multiple exit re-entry visas?

A single visa allows one trip; a multiple visa allows repeated trips within its validity. Both are counted from the issue date.

Know your last day to return

Exit Re-Entry Visa Calculator

Enter your visa issue date and duration to see the last day you can return to Saudi Arabia — and whether your iqama holds until then.

Visa issue date — as printed on the visa

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Visa duration — 1 month = 30 days

Also check against my iqama expiry (Gregorian)

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Enter your visa details and you'll see the last day to return, days remaining, and an iqama warning if needed.

Last day to return

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Visa validity here is counted as 30 days per month from the issue date, the common Absher counting. Your visa printout and Absher are authoritative — always verify there before booking travel.

Good to know

Exit re-entry rules, in short

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Validity runs from issue, not travel

The visa clock starts on the issue date — not the day you fly out. Leaving late eats into your return window.

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Your iqama must outlive the visa

You can't return on a valid visa if your iqama has expired. Renew the iqama first if it ends before your planned return.

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Overstaying abroad has consequences

If you don't return before the visa expires, you may face a re-entry ban of up to three years unless the employer resolves it.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Check your iqama before you fly.

Use the Iqama Expiry Tracker to see exactly how many days your iqama has left — from its Hijri or Gregorian date.

Open the Iqama Expiry Tracker