Return to applying legal extensions for entry characteristics and leave permits in early September

The Ministry of Interior announced yesterday the termination of exceptional measures and the resumption of applying legal time limits for entry permits and leave permits, effective September 1 of next year.

In a press statement, the ministry said that starting September 1, 2026, the automatic extension of all types of entry permits (visit visas) for individuals currently in the country will be discontinued, and the legal time limits and governing procedures and controls for entry permits will be reinstated.

It added that the legal time limits for leave permits for residents outside the country will also be reinstated, while the additional exceptional period will continue to apply to residents who left the country on August 31, 2026, or earlier, in accordance with the governing regulations.

The ministry clarified that the residence license verification certificate issued through the unified government electronic services application (Sahel) constitutes the official and authoritative reference for determining the expiration date of the leave permit, urging residents to adhere to the specified duration upon returning to the country. The Ministry of Interior also called on everyone to comply with the provisions of the law and the governing regulations.