Saudi launches new e-visa, passport services

Saudi Arabia has launched a raft of new electronic services for citizens and expatriates aimed at facilitating access to visa and passport issuance, a media report said today.

The report explained that the latest services allow expatriates to electronically renew their residency permits, extend exit-and-return visas from outside the kingdom and issue a final exit visas during a trial work period.

They also include issuing and renewing the Saudi passport for minors aged 15 years or below, it added.

The services allow citizens and expatriates to communicate with the General Directorate of Passports to get specific services without having to show up in person.

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