Extend a visit visa from inside Saudi Arabia
Absher or Muqeem
A person on a single visit visa can have it extended online while in Saudi Arabia. The host applies through Absher or the Muqeem portal and pays the fees. The General Directorate of Passports asks for this at least seven days before expiry. The maximum extension period is 180 days.
2 entry rules for Saudi Arabia based on recent travel
These apply to people who were recently in certain countries. Sign in and add your trips to see whether any apply to you.
Entry refused after a stay in DR Congo, Uganda, South Sudan in the last 21 days
If you've stayed in DR Congo, Uganda or South Sudan in the last 21 days, including on the way through other countries, Saudi Arabia won't let you in and has stopped issuing visas to you.
Saudi MOH News: Entry Suspended for Travelers from Three African Countries Over Ebola (25 Jun 2026) SPA (Arabic): travel and entry suspension for arrivals from three African countries Checked October 19, 2026
Yellow fever certificate needed after a stay in countries on Saudi Arabia’s yellow fever list
Travellers older than 9 months arriving from one of 41 listed yellow fever risk countries must be vaccinated and carry a valid certificate. Without one: health authorities at points of entry may take additional preventive measures based on risk assessment.
Saudi Ministry of Health: Health Requirements and Recommendations for Travelers to Saudi Arabia for Hajj - 1447H (2026) WHO International Travel and Health, Annex 1: Countries with risk of yellow fever transmission and countries requiring proof of vaccination against yellow fever (18 Nov 2022, revised 3 Jan 2023) WHO ITH Country List: Vaccination requirements and WHO recommendations for international travellers, 2022 edition (18 Nov 2022, revised 3 Jan 2023) Checked October 19, 2026
Moving to Saudi Arabia
Practical facts for newcomers, from official sources Finance Living
Finance
3
Currency
Saudi Riyal
SAR
Saudi Riyal
Cost of living
50
Price level · US = 100
World Bank price levels, 2025
Living
1
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Eligibility
Who it’s for: Holders of a visit visa who are in Saudi Arabia, and the hosts who sponsor them, before the visa expires.
Apply before expiry
Sign in to check this route against your profileExtend your visit visa electronically at least seven days before it expires, as the General Directorate of Passports asks.
- Extension is done electronically
Official wording
The General Directorate of Passports asks visit visa holders to extend electronically at least seven days before the expiration date.
Host applies
Sign in to check this route against your profileThe host signs in to Absher (individuals or businesses) or the Muqeem portal and pays the service fees.
Medical insurance
Sign in to check this route against your profileThe visa holder must meet the medical insurance requirements.
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