News from Consulate General of India

Consulate General of India 

Jeddah

March 11, 2013

PRESS RELEASE

The Consulate General of India, Jeddah has been receiving queries from the Indian expatriate community in Saudi Arabia regarding media reports of a likely 'Amnesty' to be announced by the Government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia allowing expatriates, who have overstayed beyond their visa period, to exit the Kingdom without penal action. The Consulate General would like to clarify that it has not received any communication in this regard from the Government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The Consulate General would notify the expatriate community if any such notification is received. 

The Consulate General of India, Jeddah would like to further inform all Indian nationals in Saudi Arabia that the travel document (Emergency Certificate) issued during any Amnesty is meant  for one way return journey to India only. Those Indian nationals who posses valid passports need not apply for Emergency Certificate during the Amnesty.