Dear KAUST Community,
As we approach Eid Al-Adha holiday, the Government Affairs extends its warmest wishes to you and your families.
We would like to take this opportunity to remind you to submit all visa applications, Iqama renewals, exit/re-entry permits, and other related government service requests well in advance to avoid potential processing delays during the holiday period.
Please note the following key dates:
- All Saudi government agencies will be closed for the Eid Al-Adha holiday from Thursday, May 29, 2025, to Thursday, June 12, 2025.
- Regular business operations will resume on Sunday, June 15, 2025.
- To ensure timely processing, please submit all visa applications, Iqama renewals, exit/re-entry permits, and related requests to the Government Affairs Center no later than 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, May 25, 2025. We strongly urge you to adhere to this deadline.
For urgent off-campus emergencies requiring Government Affairs assistance during the holiday period, please contact our 24/7 hotline: +966 54-4701111. We strongly recommend saving this number to your contacts for easy access.
For any questions or further information regarding submissions, please do not hesitate to contact us at ga@kaust.edu.sa.
The Government Affairs Team