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Saudi Arabia opens visa amnesty for Yemenis in Kingdom

Those who are residing through irregular means and do not have documents or Yemeni passports can regularise their status during the specified period and obtain a free visit visa for a period of 6 months, according to the General Directorate of Passports.

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Yemeni nationals residing irregularly in Saudi Arabia must register during the amnesty period to obtain a free 6-month visit visa.

Saudi Arabia has announced a visa amnesty period for Yemeni nationals currently living inside the Kingdom. Those who are residing through irregular means and do not have documents or Yemeni passports can regularise their status during the specified period and obtain a free visit visa for a period of 6 months, according to the General Directorate of Passports.

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Reported by: Khaleej Times 1 Nov 2026 Read the original ↗ More from Khaleej Times →

This is a plain-language summary, not legal advice. For your specific situation, consult a UAE-qualified professional and the original source.

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Yemeni nationals residing irregularly in Saudi Arabia must register during the amnesty period to obtain a free 6-month visit visa.

Who reported this?

Khaleej Times (UAE).

When was it announced?

1 Nov 2026.

Where can I read the original?

Read the original at Khaleej Times: https://www.khaleejtimes.com/world/mena/us-israel-iran-saudi-arabia-yemen-war-live-updates-november-1-2026

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