Dear All,
Please update maximum number of overseas Pakistanis so that affectees could benefit from this amnesty.
The Embassy of the Pakistan in Riyadh informs all Pakistanis in the Kingdom that the amnesty period for those who have overstayed their hajj, umrah, and visit visas has been extended by another six months starting from 16/10/1432-H (corresponding to 14 September 2011). All concerned Pakistanis are strongly urged to avail of the amnesty before the deadline on 16/4/1433-H (corresponding to 09 March 2012).
The Embassy received Diplomatic Note informing the Embassy of the Royal approval of the extension period for amnesty for violations of hajj, umrah and visit visas for another six months starting from 16/10/1432-H (14 September 2011). The six-month extension period will end on 16/4/1433-H (corresponding to 09 March 2012).
The Note did not include any mention of those with expired iqamas; those who came to the Kingdom for employment with a sponsor and have stayed beyond the validity of their iqama; or those who absconded from their original employer and seek repatriation. It is therefore clear that absconding workers or offenders are not included in the Royal Pardon or “Amnesty”.
The Embassy strongly advises all concerned Pakistanis who have overstayed their hajj, umrah or visit visa to avail of the amnesty. According to the authorities, all overstaying nationals, including those availing of the Royal Pardon, will be blacklisted from returning to the Kingdom. Overstaying foreign nationals apprehended after the deadline will be required to pay a heavy penalty and may be subject to imprisonment.
The Embassy advises all Pakistanis against dealing with “fixers” of any nationality, who claim that they could facilitate repatriation in exchange for fees.
All concerned Pakistanis are advised to proceed to the Saudi Immigration Office (Jawazat) in their region and complete the processing of their repatriation as soon as possible and before the deadline on 09 March 2012.
Kind Regards,
Syed Hammad Abid
Community Welfare Attache'
Embassy of Pakistan, Riyadh
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