Within a month, over 17,000 individuals have faced charges for breaching border or residency laws in Saudi Arabia.
The Kingdom’s General Directorate of Passports oversees matters involving passports, residency permits, and the movement of expatriates. Recently, they announced via X that 17,430 people had committed violations concerning their residency or work permits, or border crossings.
These individuals have been subjected to penalties which include imprisonment, deportation, and/or fines.
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Saudi citizens and residents are advised against aiding these violations by providing or assisting in securing transport, jobs, or housing for offenders.
Violations of residency, work, or border security laws can be reported confidentially to authorities, who assure reporters they won’t face repercussions.
