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Saudi Final Exit Visa Complete Guide: Rules, Fees, and Process
Complete guide to Saudi Final Exit Visa: rules, fees, validity, the Final Exit Report on Absher, and step-by-step process for expats leaving KSA permanently.
What is a Final Exit Visa?
A Final Exit Visa (also called “OutPass”) allows expatriates to leave Saudi Arabia permanently. It is issued electronically (no passport sticker), you cannot return on it, and you must leave within its validity — up to 60 days from issue.
🔴 Latest Updates (2026)
| Update | Detail |
|---|---|
| Final Exit Report on Absher | Issue & print a final exit report on Absher electronically (Jawazat has promoted this service since Feb 2026) — see section below |
| Iqama Validity Required | Your Iqama must have at least 30 days validity remaining to issue the visa (Jawazat, January 2025) |
| No Government Fee | Issuing a Final Exit Visa is free (SAR 0), per Jawazat |
| Fine if You Don’t Leave | SAR 1,000 if you don’t leave before the visa expires (Jawazat, reiterated June 2026) |
4-Step Process to Get Final Exit Visa
- Clear Requirements (see checklist below)
- Visa Issued Online — Employers issue it through Absher Business or Muqeem; heads of family issue it for dependents/domestic workers through Absher Individuals
- No Vehicle in Your Name — Any vehicle registered to you must be transferred or dropped first
- Depart — Leave through any airport or land port before the visa expires; your exit is recorded at passport control
✅ Requirements Checklist
Must-have before application:
- All traffic fines paid
- Financial dues owed to others settled (Jawazat has said a final exit is not issued while such dues are outstanding)
- No vehicles registered under your name
- Passport validity ≥ 60 days
- You must be inside Saudi Arabia when the visa is issued
- Fingerprint on record (age 15+)
- No earlier unused visa left uncancelled (no violation for an unused visa)
Since January 2025: Your Iqama must have at least 30 days validity left.
📅 Validity & Rules
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Validity Period | 60 days from issuance — or, if the Iqama has 30–59 days left, only until the Iqama expires |
| Extension | Cannot be extended (must exit or cancel) |
| Cancellation | Sponsor can cancel it online within 60 days of issue while you are still in the Kingdom |
| Not Used in Time | SAR 1,000 fine; the fine must be paid (and the Iqama must be valid) before the expired visa can be cancelled |
| Multiple Applications | Can only have one active Final Exit at a time |
💰 Fees
| Service | Fee |
|---|---|
| Final Exit Visa | SAR 0 (free) |
| Fine for not leaving before expiry | SAR 1,000 |
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❌ If You Don’t Exit Within 60 Days
- A SAR 1,000 fine applies
- The sponsor must pay the fine, then cancel the expired visa and issue a new one — only possible while your Iqama is still valid
- If plans change, ask your sponsor to cancel the visa before it expires
🛂 After Leaving Saudi Arabia
| Status | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Final Exit (Clean) | Residency ends; you can come back later on a new visa |
| Huroob Status | If you were reported absent from work (Huroob) before leaving, that record can affect future visas |
| Unpaid Fines / Violations | Unsettled violations may complicate future entry |
Final Exit Proof Report on Absher
Jawazat has confirmed on X (first on Feb 16, 2026, and repeatedly since) that citizens and residents can issue and print a “Final Exit Proof Report” (تقرير إثبات الخروج النهائي) electronically through Absher — no visit to a Jawazat office needed.
This report proves your final exit from the Kingdom. People commonly use it for:
- Applying for a new Saudi work/family visa (employers and the embassy often ask for proof of prior legal exit)
- Clearing end-of-service dues or GOSI paperwork back home
- Any follow-up on pending dues, bank closures, or traffic fine disputes after departure
How to get it: Log in to Absher → My Services → General Services → Absher Reports → Final Exit Report → issue and print (path as given by Jawazat).
If you can’t access your Absher account after leaving, contact Jawazat through its support handle @CareAljawazat or the Tawasul service on Absher.
📋 Quick Links
| Related | Link |
|---|---|
| Check Traffic Fines | Check Muroor Traffic Fine |
| Cancel Istimara | Fahas Online Appointment |
| Check Iqama Status | Check Iqama Expiry Date |
| Apply Exit Re-Entry | Apply Exit Re-Entry Visa Online |
Source: Jawazat (@AljawazatKSA — Final Exit Report on Absher, Feb 16 2026; see also this post), Saudi Gazette – 30-day Iqama rule (Jan 2025), Saudi Gazette – final exit is free, 60 days, SAR 1,000 fine, Absher / Muqeem service guides
Last updated: November 2026 — rules subject to change. Verify at Absher before applying.
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