Entry to KSA with lesss than 6 month passport validity but with valid

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nauman.zahirActive member15 November 2015 18:01:39

Hi everyone.

I need some information regarding entry into the kingdom if my passport is valid for less than 6 months.

I an a doctor working in Riyadh and my family is with me too. Our passports expire in June 2016 but we plan to visit Pakistan in January 2016. When we return , our passports will be valid for less than 6 months. I plan to get our passports renewed once I come back to Riyadh from the Pakistani embassy. My question is that can I face a problem while returning to the kingdom. Can I be refused entry because my passport is valid for less than 6 months ? Or since I have a valid iqama that will enable mW to come back and renew my passport here.

Any info and help is appreciated.

Thanks

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

TheLegendLeadsViP16 November 2015 04:49:53

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To board international flights, your passport must be at least 6-months-valid.

Though I'm sure you won't face problems, it's better you renew your passport before you go. Especially when the new passport now reaches you in 10 days if applied with urgency flag.

hamudi ViP

Member since 28 January 2011

hamudiViP16 November 2015 04:55:14

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If returning to KSA on direct flight and you have less than 6 months you are safe, but coming via transit then forget about it.

tariqkhattak70 Serial expat

Member since 29 May 2014

tariqkhattak70Serial expat16 November 2015 05:00:05

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Its OK Sir, i came back to KSA after vising UAE & my passport was valid for only one month, No issue & renew ur passports when you comeback to KSA

javedakb Serial expat

Member since 29 May 2013

javedakbSerial expat16 November 2015 05:58:01

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nauman.zahir wrote:
Hi everyone.

I need some information regarding entry into the kingdom if my passport is valid for less than 6 months.

I an a doctor working in Riyadh and my family is with me too. Our passports expire in June 2016 but we plan to visit Pakistan in January 2016. When we return , our passports will be valid for less than 6 months. I plan to get our passports renewed once I come back to Riyadh from the Pakistani embassy. My question is that can I face a problem while returning to the kingdom. Can I be refused entry because my passport is valid for less than 6 months ? Or since I have a valid iqama that will enable mW to come back and renew my passport here.

Any info and help is appreciated.

Thanks

Yes Sir you can travel.

Mcantu Member

Member since 19 December 2018

McantuMember19 December 2018 18:31:00

How sure is this? I am traveling to and returning from UAE with passport valid for only 175days?

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