What if my visa is about to expire?
Short answer: Don’t stay beyond the period allowed on your Umrah visa. Overstaying can lead to heavy fines, arrest and a ban on returning to Saudi Arabia, and it also harms your Saudi company and travel agent. If there is any risk of a delayed return, tell your agent straight away.
What happened
Your visa expiry date is close, and illness, a flight change or some other reason may delay your return.
What to do now
- Check the expiry date on your visa.
- Tell your travel agent about the situation immediately.
- If you are ill, keep the hospital report and papers safe.
- The agent will find a solution through the Saudi company. Don’t pay any unofficial person to “fix” it.
Who to contact
- Your travel agent
- Ministry of Hajj and Umrah, 1966
- Pakistan Consulate Jeddah, if the matter is serious
When to escalate
If your agent can’t be reached, or there are only two or three days left, contact 1966.
Prevent it next time
- Set a reminder on your phone for your visa expiry date.
- Make sure your return flight is within the visa period.