How to Extend Saudi Family Visit Visa Online via Absher (Full Guide)

Expatriates sponsoring immediate family members on a Family Visit Visa in Saudi Arabia must ensure the visa is renewed before its expiration date. Under Jawazat regulations, overstaying a visit visa results in an initial fine of SAR 500, which compounds upon repeated infractions.

2 Mandatory Prerequisites Before Applying

• 1. Extend Visitor Medical Insurance: You must purchase extended visitor medical insurance covering the exact renewal duration through an accredited provider (e.g., Tawuniya, Bupa, Medgulf, or Al-Rajhi Takaful). The insurance record updates on the Council of Health Insurance (CHI) network within hours.
• 2. Pay the Extension Fee: Settle the official SAR 100 extension fee through your online banking app under Sadad > Government Payments > Alien Control > Extend Visitor Visa using the visitor's Border Number.

Step-by-Step: How to Extend on Absher

1. Log in to Absher.sa (Individuals).
2. Navigate to Family Member Services (خدمات أفراد الأسرة) > Extend Visit Visa (تمديد تأشيرة الزيارة).
3. Review the instructions and click Next.
4. Your active visitors will be listed on screen. Click Extend Visa next to the visitor whose visa is nearing expiry.
5. The system validates that the medical insurance and SAR 100 fee are successfully paid.
6. Agree to the declarations and confirm the extension.
7. A confirmation screen will display the new expiration date.

Critical Timing Window

The electronic extension service becomes active on Absher 7 days before the visa expiration date and remains open until 3 days after expiration. After day 3 post-expiration, the electronic portal locks, and you must schedule a physical Jawazat branch appointment with automated overstay penalty payment.