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stephen29 New member

Member since 04 March 2012

stephen29New member25 June 2013 20:04:14

Can I leave KSA and return on a 90 day work visa (with permission from my company and the correct documentation from them.)

The reason why I am asking is that I've yet to receive my Iquama and have booked a return ticket to Egypt for Ramadan.

I have been told I should get my Iquama next week (maybe)....If I don't will I be able to leave?

Thanks in advance.

Steve

TheLegendLeads ViP

Member since 06 April 2010

"The cure for boredom is curiosity. There is no cure for curiosity." -- Dorothy Parker

TheLegendLeadsViP25 June 2013 21:17:42

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Have a look at the visa sticker on your passport. It usually says *single* entry. If that's the case, your plan won't work.

Of course you can leave if your company processes the exit docs; but you won't be able to come back without having another work visa issued from scratch.

HRGuru ViP

Member since 12 January 2013

HRGuruViP26 June 2013 05:16:39

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Agree with what TLL said, you cant leave KSA before getting iqama. If you leave then you need to come back on a new visa entirely. Better to get the Iqama, ERE and then leave.

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