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Saudi Interior Ministry Warns Expatriates of Penalties for Visa Overstay
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Saudi Interior Ministry Warns Expatriates of Penalties for Visa Overstay
The Saudi Interior Ministry has announced penalties including fines, imprisonment, and deportation for expatriates who overstay their visas.
- The ministry warned that overstaying after visa expiry results in a fine of up to 50,000 riyals, imprisonment up to six months, and deportation.
- The ministry urged reporting violations by calling 911 in Mecca, Medina, Riyadh, and the Eastern Province, and 999 in other regions.
- The warning applies to all expatriates whose entry visas have expired and who delay departure.
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