Exit visa permit

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Member since 23 June 2014

GustafMember07 July 2014 13:42:46

Hello everyone,
I'll be in Jeddah mid August. I'll fly with my wife and kids. However, I'll need to return to the U.S three days later for a relative's surgery. How long does it take to issue this exit permit. Would two/three days be enough to get this exit visa?
Thanks for your help.

live.ali Guest

live.aliGuest07 July 2014 14:15:40

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If you are traveling with an iqama, exit visa is a one day job. If you have yet to get your iqama you need a minimum of two weeks

Gustaf Member

Member since 23 June 2014

GustafMember07 July 2014 18:34:59

Thanks live.ali,
I'll ask my employer if I'm getting my iqama at arrival.Otherwise, I'll have to think about smth else.

live.ali Guest

live.aliGuest07 July 2014 18:42:06

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Iqama process takes atleast a wee because you have to go through a medical check up. If you are coming here on a work visa then for it is certain you won't be able to fly back in 3-4 days.

Gustaf Member

Member since 23 June 2014

GustafMember07 July 2014 19:23:07

This is definitely inconvenient. Thanks for your help.

Gustaf Member

Member since 23 June 2014

GustafMember08 July 2014 02:36:48

I talked to my employer and they said you are 110% right. I wouldn't be able to leave after a few days. My wife is not very excited to travel across the ocean by herself with two kids. So, I guess i'll fly as close as I can with her. Probably, somewhere in Europe or Dubai.
Once again thanks live.ali

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