Saudi to extend issuance period of seasonal work visas

Riyadh: The Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah announced the extension in the issuance period of seasonal work visas.

In a statement released by the Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah, it has been said that those who come on seasonal work visas will be able to stay for 90 days. After the period ends, their visas can be extended for another 90 days.

The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah stated that selling seasonal work visas will be fined up to 50,000 Riyals. The relevant company or organisation will be blacklisted for Hajj Umrah services for five years or both sentences can be given simultaneously.