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If you are an expatriate living in Saudi Arabia, it is important to know the process of renewing your Iqama<\/a> in case your passport has expired. Iqama, also known as the residence permit, is a mandatory document required for all foreign nationals living and working in Saudi Arabia. In this article, we will guide you through the steps of renewing your Iqama in case of a passport expiration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Jawazathas clarified over social media (twitter) about the vailidity of the passport while renewing Iqama for an expatriate. One of an Expat has asked a query on Twitter “Is Iqama renewal allowed, incase of passport expiry?<\/strong>“<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jawazat <\/strong>responded to the query that the passport must be valid in order to renew iqama for an expatriste in Saudi Arabia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Earlier, a period of 3 to 6 months were given to expat to incase of passport expiry to renew Iqama (residency permit)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Renewing your Iqama in case of an expired passport can be a complicated process, but following the above steps will ensure a smooth and hassle-free experience. Make sure to plan ahead and be aware of the necessary procedures to avoid any delays or difficulties<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Please renw your passport before it get expired.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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