Quick answer: A single exit re-entry visa typically starts around SAR 200 for the base period, and a multiple visa around SAR 500, with an added charge for each extra month. Validity can't exceed your Iqama's validity, and the traveller usually pays this fee (unlike the Iqama renewal, which is the employer's responsibility).
The fees
Exit re-entry pricing is built from a base fee for the initial period plus a charge for each additional month. The base differs between single and multiple visas:
Approximate exit re-entry base fees (2026).
Visa type
Base fee
Each extra month
Single
~ SAR 200
Added per month
Multiple
~ SAR 500
Added per month
So the longer the period you need, the higher the total — but the convenience of a multiple visa can offset its higher base if you'll travel more than once.
How extra months work
The base fee covers an initial period; if you need the visa to stay valid longer, each additional month adds to the cost. When you issue the visa on Absher, you select the duration, and the system calculates the total from the base plus the months you've added. This is why two travellers buying "the same" visa can pay different amounts — they've chosen different lengths.
Validity rules you should know
Can't exceed your Iqama: the visa's validity is capped by how much validity remains on your Iqama.
Use it within the window: you must leave and return within the visa's validity period.
Leave a buffer: don't cut the return date close to expiry, especially with the shorter Hijri calendar.
Critical: If the visa expires while you're abroad, getting back becomes complicated. Always confirm the dates cover your whole trip — see how to check your visa status.
Who pays the fee
Here's a key difference from the Iqama renewal. The exit re-entry visa fee is generally borne by the person travelling, since it's tied to your personal travel rather than your employment status. The Iqama renewal and work permit levy are the employer's legal responsibility, but your holiday visa is typically your own cost.
Frequently asked questions
How much is a single exit re-entry visa?
It typically starts around SAR 200 for the base period, with an added charge for each extra month. The total depends on the duration you choose.
How much is a multiple exit re-entry visa?
It usually starts higher, often around SAR 500 for the base period, again with monthly add-ons. It can be better value for frequent travellers.
Who pays for the exit re-entry visa?
It's generally paid by the person travelling, unlike the Iqama renewal fee which is the employer's responsibility.
Written by the IqamaDesk team. We track Saudi travel-visa fees and update this guide as official rates change.
Disclaimer: IqamaDesk is an independent informational website and is not affiliated with Absher or the Saudi Ministry of Interior. All fees shown are approximate published figures for 2026 and can change. Always confirm the exact amount when issuing on absher.sa.
