Immigration laws in Saudi Arabia are clear. Juzaat is responsible for foreigners' residence card 'Iqama' and exit re-entry 'Izhur wawadah' or final exit which is called 'Izhur Nahai' in Arabic.
Regarding family Iqama, a person inquired, 'Can I renew my Iqama for one year while that of my family for three months?
Answering the question, Juzaat said that the residence of the worker's family can be renewed for the period of the worker's residence.
Please note that under the Ministry of Manpower Law, the period of residence of a foreign worker is as per the work permit. The work permit is renewed before the residence is renewed.
The licensing system is linked to the Ministry of Manpower and Social Welfare. As soon as the work permit is issued, through the automated system of the Ministry of Manpower, the authorities receive a message about the period of residence of the worker, according to which the residence is renewed.
Also keep in mind that there is a monthly fee for families of foreign workers in the country, which is 400 riyals per person per month this year.
A person from outside the country found out on Jawazat's Twitter that 'Iqama and exit visas had expired during the travel ban due to Corona, later they continued to be extended during the royal respite. When the flights were officially opened, the sponsor was out of the country while his CR was also suspended due to the lawsuit, what will happen in this case?
In response to the question, Juzaat said that "those people who leave the country with a promise should return at the appointed time".
According to the immigration law, if the emigrants do not return within the stipulated time, they are included in the category of Kharj wil-Iad.
It should be noted that such persons who are included in the category of Kharj Wilm Yad are blacklisted in the country for 3 years.
Whatever the reason for their not coming back. The automatic authorization system is designed in such a way that if the exit visa period is not extended, the system automatically registers an exit violation one to two months after the visa expires.
Individuals who are booked for an exit re-entry violation are allowed to re-enter the country on another visa after the completion of the three-year period, before which they cannot re-enter the country on any other visa.
