MUSCAT: Saudi Arabia has started to automatically extend the residence permits for expatriates outside the country without fees or charges until November 30, state-owned Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported.
The Kingdom also decided to extend the validity of visit visas and exit and re-entry visas electronically. Many expatriates have been stranded outside the country for the last many months in the wake of travel restrictions issued by Saudi to some countries.
The extension, which was issued by the Minister of Finance, “falls within the continuing efforts of the Saudi government to deal with the repercussions of Covid-19 pandemic and ensure the safety of Saudi citizens and residents,” SPA reported.
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