RIYADH: Saudi Arabia has announced strict legal action against foreigners who remain in the Kingdom after their visas expire, warning that violators could face heavy fines, imprisonment and deportation.
According to the Saudi Ministry of Interior, any foreign national who fails to leave Saudi Arabia before the expiry of their visa will face legal action under the Kingdom’s immigration laws. Offenders may be fined up to SR50,000, sentenced to up to six months in prison and deported after serving their sentence.
The ministry said Saudi authorities are strictly enforcing residency, labour and border security regulations, adding that violations of these laws will not be tolerated.
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Foreign nationals have been urged to monitor the validity of their visas, leave the Kingdom before their permits expire and fully comply with Saudi regulations to avoid legal penalties.
The ministry also asked the public to report violations. In Makkah, Madinah, Riyadh and the Eastern Province, reports can be made by calling 911, while residents in all other regions have been advised to contact 999.
