Saudi Arabia Three-Year Entry Ban Lifted

Effective January 16, 2024, the Saudi Arabia General Directorate of Passports (Jawazat) has lifted the three-year entry ban on foreign workers who did not return to Saudi Arabia before their exit and re-entry visas expired.

Jawazat notified various Saudi departments and ports of entry of its decision to amend this policy.

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