Digital transformation in the Kingdom and Vision 2030
In recent years, Saudi Arabia has witnessed significant leaps in digital transformation, in line with the goals of Vision 2030, which aims to streamline government procedures and enhance the quality of life. Within this context, Absher as one of the most important electronic platforms in the Middle East, successfully transforming traditional paper-based services into fully integrated digital services accessible with a single click. This development has not only impacted the Kingdom domestically but has also had a regional and international influence by facilitating the arrival and stay of visitors, tourists, and investors, thus reinforcing the Kingdom's position as a leading global destination.
The importance of the online visit visa extension service
The visit visa extension service is one of the most prominent services offered by the General Directorate of Passports through the Absher platform. The importance of this service lies in saving time and effort for citizens and residents, as it eliminates the need for in-person visits to passport offices. The platform allows for the extension of both single and multiple-entry visit visas with ease and convenience, which contributes to strengthening family ties for residents and facilitating business transactions for commercial visitors, thus positively impacting the country's economic and tourism sectors.
Conditions for extending a visit visa via Absher
Before starting the extension process, the Saudi Passports Department specified a set of conditions and established facts that must be met to ensure the success of the process, including:
- The visitor's passport must be valid.
- Payment of the legally mandated visit visa extension fees.
- Having valid medical insurance that covers the required extension period for the visitor.
- The visitor was present within the territory of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia at the time of the extension request.
- The visitor or host must not have any outstanding traffic violations.
Steps to extend single and multiple visit visas
To complete the visit visa extension service electronically, the host (citizen or resident) must follow these steps precisely:
- Log in to your personal account on the Absher electronic platform website.
- From the main menu, select the (My Services) tab and then click on (Passports).
- Select the (Visitor Services) icon from the drop-down menu.
- Click on the option (Extend Visit Visa).
- Identify the visitor whose visa you want to extend, review the data, and then confirm the request.
How to issue a visitor report electronically via Absher
In addition to the extension service, the Absher platform offers citizens, residents, and visitors another important service: issuing a visitor report . This report contains all the essential information about the visitor and can be printed and used as an official document when needed. To use this service, follow these steps:
- Log in to the Absher platform website.
- Select the (My Services) tab from the main interface.
- Click on (Public Services).
- Select (Absher Reports) from the available options.
- Finally, select (Visitor Report) and start reviewing and printing the report.
In conclusion, these advanced services confirm the Saudi Arabian government’s commitment to harnessing the latest technologies to serve its guests and residents, making the visit to the Kingdom a smooth, safe experience that meets the highest international standards in providing government services.
