The January 2023 fee schedule
The Saudi exit and re-entry visa fee schedule that took effect on 23 January 2023 remains the operative one in June 2026. The fee depends on three variables: whether the visa is single or multiple, the number of months requested, and whether any extension is processed from inside the Kingdom or from outside. The base bracket is generous on the single side at SAR 200 for up to 2 months and on the multiple side at SAR 500 for up to 3 months. The extension cost is where most travellers lose track of the total; the per-month rate for extensions is materially higher than the base rate per month would suggest, particularly when the extension is applied from outside the Kingdom.
The fee is paid through SADAD against the Absher exit and re-entry bill code. Once the SADAD payment clears, the visa issues immediately on the Absher portal and the worker can leave on the same day. Dependents on the family file each generate their own SADAD bill at the same per-person rate; there is no family discount. Fees are non-refundable, so buying the right validity upfront is the difference between SAR 200 and SAR 800 on the same trip when the maths goes wrong. For the broader Saudi exit framework, see the exit and re-entry guide.
Single vs multiple
| Type | Base fee | Base window | Extension inside | Extension outside |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | SAR 200 | Up to 2 months | SAR 100/extra month | SAR 200/extra month |
| Multiple | SAR 500 | Up to 3 months | SAR 200/extra month | SAR 400/extra month |
The cost crossover between single and multiple sits around 3 months for someone taking two separate trips. A 3-month single is SAR 200 plus SAR 100, that is SAR 300; a 3-month multiple is SAR 500. The single wins for a 3-month single trip. But the moment a second exit is needed within the same window, the single becomes SAR 300 plus a new SAR 200 single, that is SAR 500, identical to a single multiple. From two trips upwards, the multiple is the cheaper option.
Inside vs outside extension
The per-month extension rate doubles when applied from outside the Kingdom. This is a deliberate policy nudge to extend before you leave rather than after. A worker who buys a 2-month single (SAR 200), travels, and discovers two weeks before re-entry that they need a third month, will pay SAR 200 for that extra month from outside instead of the SAR 100 they would have paid from inside. The lesson is simple: buy one extra month than you think you need at the original purchase, especially if the trip duration is uncertain. The SAR 100 upfront beats the SAR 200 reactive cost every time.
Worked examples
Example 1: Single, 2 months, no dependents. Base fee SAR 200, no extension, no dependents. Total SAR 200. This is the standard single-trip rate for a single worker travelling for a short period.
Example 2: Single, 5 months, no dependents. Base fee SAR 200 covers 2 months. 3 extra months at SAR 100 per month (inside KSA extension) is SAR 300. Per-person total SAR 500. A multiple visa at 5 months would have been SAR 500 plus 2 extra months at SAR 200, that is SAR 900. The single is cheaper for a single trip.
Example 3: Multiple, 6 months, 1 dependent. Base fee SAR 500 covers 3 months. 3 extra months at SAR 200 (inside KSA) is SAR 600. Per-person total SAR 1,100. Two people (worker plus dependent) gives a grand total of SAR 2,200.
Example 4: Single, 3 months extended from outside, no dependents.Base fee SAR 200 for 2 months, paid before leaving. One extra month from outside at SAR 200 is SAR 200. Total SAR 400. If the extra month had been bought from inside before leaving, the cost would have been SAR 100, saving SAR 100.
Edge cases and pitfalls
Visa expiring abroad
An expired exit and re-entry visa abroad breaks the Iqama and turns the worker into an absconder on the next Absher status check. Re-entry then requires a brand new entry visa, often through a fresh sponsorship, which costs many multiples of the extension fee. Always extend before the original validity lapses, even if the new outside rate looks expensive.
Iqama expiry caps the visa
The Absher portal will not let you buy an exit and re-entry visa longer than the remaining Iqama validity. If the Iqama expires in 4 months, the maximum visa is 4 months. The cap is enforced at the application screen with no override path. If a longer travel window is needed, renew the Iqama first; see the Iqama cost calculator for the renewal cost.
Domestic workers
Domestic workers fall under the Musaned regime, not the standard Iqama framework, and the exit and re-entry process runs through a different portal with different fees. The calculator above does not apply to domestic workers.
Dependent file mismatch
Each dependent generates their own SADAD bill at the same per-person rate. The transactions are processed under each dependent's Iqama number, not a single family transaction. Confirm the SADAD bill numbers and the dependent Iqama numbers match on the Absher receipt before each payment.
How to pay and issue
Open the Absher portal, select Exit and Re-entry Visa under the relevant Iqama, pick single or multiple, set the duration, and the system generates a SADAD bill. Pay it in any Saudi bank app; clearance is usually instant. Return to Absher and the visa issues on the same screen. Print or save the PDF; the visa is also stored in the Tawakkalna app for airport checks. The whole process takes 5 to 10 minutes once you have the bill code in front of you. If you are leaving the country permanently, the process is different; see the final exit visa guide.
Pair this calculator with the Saudi Iqama cost calculator if you need to renew first, and with the end-of-service calculator if this trip is the last before separation.