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Multiple entry business visa stay period
By Ali Shah | Saudi Life
Monday, 07 February 2011 02:48

Question

I have a multiple entry business visa of Saudi Arabia for 180 days. What is the stay period for every visit? Do i have to exit KSA to get a re-entry every time? Moreover, can i go to any nearby country, such as, Bahrain, Qatar etc. or do i go to my home country only?

Answer

You can stay the full 180 days or go and come back within this period. Other countries in the GCC will not treat you as a resident of KSA and depending on your nationality will either issue visa or port or not.

 


Ali Shah is CEO of ASCS Global, a consultancy firm, with over 16 years of experience in Saudi Arabia.

 

 

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