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Can the Family Visit Visa extension after 365 days

Visitors to Saudi Arabia seek to research the laws and regulations of the visa granting system to find out the possibility of the family visit visa extension after 365 days in order to avoid committing residency violations and paying the financial fines imposed on it.

Can the Family Visit Visa extension after 365 days

The family visit visa cannot be extended after 365 days according to the laws and regulations for granting multiple family visit visas to residents and citizens, but those wishing to extend the family visit after its expiration in the event of special circumstances can submit the application through the Absher platform and attach it with the required documents and wait for the response after processing the application.

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Steps to Request an Extension of the Family Visit Visa after 365 days

You can follow the simple steps below to request an extension of the family visit visa after 365 days through Absher platform: [1]

  • Go to the Absher Individuals login pagefrom here“.
  • Input the ID number or username.
  • Input the password.
  • Click on “Log in“.
  • Go to “My Services“.
  • Click on “Services“.

Steps to Request an Extension of the Family Visit Visa after 365 days

  • Click on “Public Services“.
  • Click on “Messages and Requests“.
  • Choose “General Directorate of Passports” from the list of the entity to be contacted.
  • Select “Visa Problems” from the service name list.
  • Writing the subject of the message.
  • Upload the documents that explain the reason for requesting a visa extension (collect them in one file in PDF format).
  • Click on “Submit Request“.

Steps to Request an Extension of the Family Visit Visa after 365 days

Documents for Family Visit Visa extension after 365 days

Below you can find out documents request for an extending family visit visa after 365 days:

  • A screenshot of the Absher message stating that the family visit visa cannot be extended due to its expiration.
  • A copy proving payment of the visit visa extension fees.
  • A copy proving payment of the medical insurance fees to cover the visit period.
  • A copy of the visitor’s passport.

Request the Family Visit Visa extension after 365 days Link

A request to extend a family visit visa after 365 days can be submitted by entering the following link absher.sa and then logging in and contacting the General Directorate of Passports and uploading the required documents.

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Conclusion

Government agencies in Saudi Arabia are working to implement the laws of granting visit visas to all citizens and residents, while working to process applications that include exceptional and humanitarian cases.

Questions & Answers

How long is the residence on a multiple family visit visa?

How long is the residence on a multiple family visit visa?

The duration of residence on a multiple family visit visa is 90 days, extendable.

How much is the fee for extending a family visit visa?

How much is the fee for extending a family visit visa?

The fee for extending a family visit visa is 100 Saudi riyals, government fees, approximately 50 Saudi riyals, and medical insurance fees.

When should a family visit visa be extended?

When should a family visit visa be extended?

The family visit visa have to be extended less than 7 days before the expiration of the visa and up to 3 days after its expiration.

Can a family visit visa be extended after the expiration of the residence period?

Can a family visit visa be extended after the expiration of the residence period?

The family visit visa can be extended after the expiration of its residence period by three days, including the day the residence period expires.

I submitted a request to extend a family visit visa after 365 days. Was the request accepted?

I submitted a request to extend a family visit visa after 365 days. Was the request accepted?

You can inquire about the request to extend a family visit visa after 365 days by logging into the Absher platform, then Family Member Services, clicking on Visit Visas, and selecting the visitor whose visa you want to inquire about.

Do I have to pay the fees for extending a family visit visa after 365 before submitting the application?

Do I have to pay the fees for extending a family visit visa after 365 before submitting the application?

The fees for extending a family visit visa after 365 have to be paid before submitting the application in order to prove the payment process to the entity responsible for processing the application

Can GAMCA medical appointment be changed?

Can GAMCA medical appointment be changed?

GAMCA medical examination appointment cannot be changed or modified.

References

[1]absher.saمنصة أبشر4 أبريل 2025