Interior Ministry: Return to applying legal deadlines for entry stamps and leave permits starting in early September

The Ministry of Interior announced on Thursday the termination of the exceptional measures and the resumption of the application of legal validity periods for entry permits and leave permits, effective September 1 of next year.

In a press release, the ministry stated that, starting September 1, 2026, the automatic extension of all types of entry permits (visit visas) for individuals present in the country will be discontinued, and the legal validity periods and the regulations and controls governing entry permits will be reinstated.

It added that the legal validity periods 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 their return to the country.

The Ministry of Interior also called on everyone to comply with the provisions of the law and the governing regulations.