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Overstaying a Saudi Visa: Fines, Grace Period and How to Leave Correctly Your 90 days count from the entry stamp, not from the visa issue date

Overstaying a Saudi Visa: Fines, Grace Period and How to Leave Correctly

Overstaying a Saudi visit visa is fined at SAR 100 per day, and repeat or long overstays lead to deportation and a multi-year entry ban. Since 26 June 2025 there is a 30-day grace period that lets holders of an expired visit visa leave without a fine. This guide explains how the clock works, what the grace period does and does not allow, and how to pay and exit cleanly. It applies to the eVisa used by UAE residents visiting Saudi Arabia and to other visit visas.

How the 90-day clock works

  • The eVisa is valid for one year from issue, with a maximum of 90 days per visit.
  • The 90 days start on the day you enter, counted from the entry stamp.
  • Leaving and re-entering restarts the count, provided the visa is still within its one-year validity.
  • The visa cannot be extended from inside the Kingdom.

Source: visa.visitsaudi.com eVisa terms

The penalties

Situation Consequence
Overstay, first offence SAR 100 per day, payable before exit
Extended or repeat overstay Fine plus deportation and an entry ban, commonly three years or more
Unpaid fine on record Future eVisa applications refused until settled

Fines are calculated automatically at the exit point. Border officers do not waive them.

Source: Saudi Ministry of Interior

The 30-day grace period

From 26 June 2025 holders of an expired visit visa may leave Saudi Arabia within 30 days of expiry without paying the daily fine. The conditions:

  • Final exit only. You cannot use the period to stay on, extend or re-enter.
  • Any fines already recorded must be paid through Absher or SADAD before departure.
  • Exit is arranged through the Tawasul service on the Ministry of Interior platform where the system asks for it.
  • Treat it as a safety net, not extra time. Leave before day 90 whenever you can.

Source: Saudi Ministry of Interior, June 2025

How to check and pay

  • Open the Absher Individuals app or absher.sa and check the visa status and any recorded violations under your passport number.
  • Pay the fine through SADAD in any Saudi bank app or at a bank branch.
  • Keep the payment receipt; officers at the airport may ask for it.
  • Leave with at least a day in hand. Flight delays past midnight add another day of fine.

Avoiding it in the first place

  • Set a reminder for day 80.
  • If you cross by road from the UAE for a long stay, note the entry date on the stamp; it is easy to lose track on a multi-entry visa.
  • Do not book a return more than 88 days after entry.
  • Validity, entries and the full set of rules for residents are in the UAE residents Saudi visa guide.

Planning a trip from the Emirates? The Saudi visa guide for UAE residents explains eligibility, cost in AED, documents and the Al Ghuwaifat crossing so you start the 90-day clock with the right visa.
 


FAQ's

What is the fine for overstaying a Saudi visit visa?

SAR 100 per day, paid before exit through Absher or SADAD.

Is there a grace period?

Yes. Since 26 June 2025, 30 days after expiry to make a final exit without the daily fine. No extension or re-entry during the period.

Can I extend my Saudi eVisa instead?

No. The tourist eVisa cannot be extended. Exit before day 90 and re-enter if the visa is still valid.
 

Will an overstay stop me getting another visa?

An unpaid fine blocks new applications, and a deportation carries an entry ban. A paid first-offence fine usually does not.
 

How do I know my exit date?

Count 90 days from the entry stamp, not from the visa issue date. Check Absher if unsure.
 

Does this apply to UAE residents on the eVisa?

Yes. The same rules apply to every visit visa holder; see the UAE residents guide.