Saudi Arabia warns expats: overstay fines reach SAR50,000

The Ministry of Interior has restated penalties for visa violations, including fines, imprisonment, and deportation.

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Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Interior has warned that expatriates who overstay their visas face fines of up to SAR50,000, imprisonment of up to six months, and deportation. The public has been urged to report residency, labour, and border violations via 911 or 999 depending on region.

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  • Visa overstay fines in Saudi Arabia can reach SAR50,000
  • Penalties also include up to six months in prison and deportation
  • Call 911 or 999 to report residency and labour violations

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Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Interior has reminded expatriates that overstaying a visa carries fines of up to SAR50,000, imprisonment of up to six months, and deportation.

The ministry also called on the public to report violations of residency, labour, and border security regulations. Residents can reach authorities by calling 911 in Makkah, Madinah, Riyadh, and the Eastern Region, and 999 elsewhere in the Kingdom.