Expatriates Affairs Department

Main Functions

1. To issue all kind of entry visas in accordance with concerned rules and regulations.
2. To execute the decisions of the concerned authorities for the recruitment by approving the required entry visa and following up with concerned authorities in accordance with rules and instruction organizing it.
3. To issue, renew, transfer, correct and cancel residence permits according to the rules and regulations.
4. To issue ID numbers and ID cards for Expatriates as well as establishment numbers for companies.
5. To prepare statistical data and information about expatriates and provide it for the concerned authorities in the country.
6. To issue statistical statements of individuals and companies .
7. To offer reconciliation for offenders in accordance with provisions of the law and under its jurisdiction and to collect the reconciliation amount.
8. To collect biometric samples of the expatriate (Eye print, , face image, and fingerprint).
9. To propose the annual budget of the Department .
10. Any other mission entrusted by the concerned authority.