Saudi Arabia launches two-month amnesty for Yemeni residents

Saudi authorities have initiated a two-month amnesty program to regularize the status of Yemeni nationals residing illegally in the Kingdom. Starting on October 11, 2026, the General Directorate of Passports, in collaboration with relevant authorities, will implement procedures to regularize the residency status of all Yemeni individuals in violation of Saudi regulations.

This move follows directives from King Salman bin Abdulaziz, as requested by Dr. Rashad Mohammed Al-Alimi, Chairman of the Yemeni Presidential Leadership Council.

The campaign aims to resolve the residency status of Yemenis who have broken the Kingdom's laws. The General Directorate of Passports has established centers for correcting the status of border security violators across various regions, including Riyadh, Najran, Madinah, Al-Baha, Northern Borders, Tabuk, Qassim, and Hail. Additionally, there are centers in Makkah and Jazan, with three each in Asir and the Eastern Province, and two in Al-Jouf.

The Passports Directorate emphasized that these measures are designed to streamline the regularization process for Yemeni violators, making it quick and easy through digital platforms.