Printout of re-entry visa not required from Sept. 7

GroveWanderer
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Printout of re-entry visa not required from Sept. 7 Aug 26, 2013 10:35:06 GMT

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Post by GroveWanderer on Aug 26, 2013 10:35:06 GMT

According to the Saudi Gazette:

"Monday, August 26, 2013 8:48 AM
Expatriate workers no longer need to carry a printout of their exit and re-entry visas while leaving or returning to the Kingdom from Saay (Sept. 7).

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According to the new directive, the exit and re-entry visa details on the website (www.passportevisa.com) will be considered as authentic and final, and as such there is no need to carry a printout."

www.saudigazette.com.sa/index.cfm?method=home.regcon&contentid=20130826178252

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Printout of re-entry visa not required from Sept. 7 Aug 26, 2013 15:51:06 GMT

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Post by Hadia on Aug 26, 2013 15:51:06 GMT

Thank you for sharing, GW. It was interesting to read the comments at the end of the article. Several people pointed out that airlines and immigration look at the printed visa before letting passengers board flights to KSA. They were saying that, without a printout showing an entry visa to KSA, this could be problematic logistically.

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Printout of re-entry visa not required from Sept. 7 Aug 27, 2013 5:37:06 GMT

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Post by GroveWanderer on Aug 27, 2013 5:37:06 GMT

Yes, despite what this says, I'm still going to be carrying the printout with me when travelling by air, for precisely the reason you mention. This really only applies to going through Saudi passport control - and even for them, I'm still going to keep it, just in case.