A suggestion for Passport Dept.

There are people coming from Arab and Islamic countries who have kinship with Saudis or residents and whose countries have faced political problems, wars and destruction, and due to this they are displaced. They have been told to get a visit visa which could be renewed each month or every two months for a fee. Since the period has been prolonged due to the condition of their countries, the passport validity of some of them have also expired. They do not have the means to renew them now. Therefore, it is mandatory for those who want to visit to contact General Department of Passport, because the Absher system only supports those who have a valid passport. Renewing the visa each month also has its problems. Therefore, the General Department of Passport should make the period six months for renewal of visas with the same fee.

Mohammad Ahmad Al-Hosani/Okaz