The General Directorate of Passports in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is one of the sectors affiliated to the Saudi “Ministry of Interior”, and it provides many important services and information to residents and visitors.
In this article, we will shed light on some of the recent updates issued by the General Directorate of Passports, including the fine for delaying the renewal of the resident ID card and the costs of the family visit visa.
An important warning to expatriates in Saudi Arabia.. Beware of committing this violation, as that will be the reason for your immediate deportation of you and your family?!
Updates of the General Directorate of Passports
The Passports Department issued a recent notice regarding a fine for delaying the renewal of the resident’s identity card. Within the framework of this notice, the General Directorate of Passports provided some important information and updates related to the card renewal process and the associated fines.
Renewal of resident ID card: late fine
One of the frequent questions that Saudi citizens ask is about the fine for delaying the renewal of the resident ID card. For example, the Department of Passports was asked through its Twitter account about the reason for the existence of a fine for delay in renewal, as one of them mentioned that he was subjected to a fine of 1,600 riyals after his residency expired 4 days ago, and his inquiry was not answered.
In response to this inquiry, the Passports Department clarified that the fine for delaying the renewal of the resident’s identity is imposed 3 days after the expiration of the residence permit, and the fine was estimated at 500 Saudi riyals for the first time and 1000 Saudi riyals in the case of repetition.
Family Visitor Visa: Fees and Updates
Many questions arise about family visit visa fees and how to renew it. Below is a list of family visit visa fees according to the term for which it will be renewed:
- Family visit visa fee for 14 days: 300 Saudi riyals.
- Family visit visa fee for 90 days: 600 Saudi riyals.
- Family visit visa fees for a period of 180 days: 3000 Saudi riyals.
In this article, we reviewed some of the recent updates issued by the General Directorate of Passports in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. We covered the penalty for delaying the renewal of the resident ID card, and shed light on the family visit visa fees. Citizens and residents should view this information to ensure compliance and avoid any legal or financial problems.
