India in Saudi Arabia

Yesterday alerts were received by residents in Riyadh and some other regions. The Indian community is advised to remain calm and composed. Please adhere strictly to the guidelines and instructions issued by Saudi authorities. Rely only on verified information shared by the authorities through official channels such as @SaudiDCD and other authorized government handles. Additionally, kindly refer to the Embassy’s advisory for emergency and helpline numbers. @MEAIndia @diaspora_india @SecretaryCPVOIA

The Embassy of India, Riyadh, wishes Happy and Blessed Eid al-Fitr to all. @MEAIndia @KSAmofaEN @diaspora_india

You can file a complaint in HRSD app. Also, share details including your contact number, details of Indian recruitment agent, employer here, contact details, passport copy, Iqama number at cw.riyadh@mea.gov.in Embassy will guide you on the options available, and extend possible assistance. Also, please avoid posting passport, Iqama copies online as the same could be misused and troubles may find you.

@MojKsa I came as a Crane Operator but forced into domestic labor, beaten & forced to sign on blank papers. Now 25,000 SAR fine & 10-yr travel ban imposed. My life is in danger! @DrSJaishankar @MEAIndia @IndianEmbRiyadh @KingSalman @KSAmofaEN @HRSD_SA #SaudiArabia

You can file a complaint in HRSD app. Also, share details including your contact number, details of Indian recruitment agent, employer here, contact details, passport copy, Iqama number at cw.riyadh@mea.gov.in Embassy will guide you on the options available, and extend possible assistance.

@MOISaudiArabia I came as a Crane Operator but forced into domestic labor, beaten & forced to sign on blank papers. Now 25,000 SAR fine & 10-yr travel ban imposed. My life is in danger @DrSJaishankar @MEAIndia @IndianEmbRiyadh @KingSalman @KSAmofaEN @HRSD_SA #SaudiArabia

@AaquibSiddiqui8 You may stay in touch with your family, advise them to stay vigilant and follow instructions from Saudi authorities or advisories from the Embassy.

@IndianEmbRiyadh Sir, my family is currently in Riyadh near the area where today’s missile attack happened. We are extremely worried for their safety. I kindly request your urgent guidance to help them move to a safer place or advise on where they should stay protected.

@Adil4938 @KSAMOFA Please avail of available flights. If required, you may use domestic connecting flights in Saudi Arabia or in India or connections through third countries. Waiting for last date of visa expiry is not advisable, exit before expiry.

@IndianEmbRiyadh hello our family is in visit visa in ksa and for all the last date is 03 April to exit the country, due to the on going situation we don’t have proper flights to go back India, kindly guide us…@KSAMOFA

@MDNasrulla40766 Ideally, pursuing the dues before leaving Saudi Arabia would have been better. Please share the details at cw.riyadh@mea.gov.in

@IndianEmbRiyadh hi Sir साउदी अरब में मेरा भाई 10 साल से एक ही कम्पनी में काम करता था तबीयत खराब होने की वजह से कुछ दिन पहले वह घर आ गए कंपनी पर 3 महीने की सैलरी और 10 साल का बोनस बकाया है वह दे नहीं रहा है अब क्या करना पड़ेगा आप ही बताइए @IndianEmbRiyadh

@irfan_jilani Please reach out to @CGIJeddah The Consulate will extend possible assistance.

@IndianEmbRiyadh Company hr person name is mr patel and Mob no is +966536632593 Bahot hi presan kr rakha h

@IndianEmbRiyadh please help my brother He has been in Jeddah for the last 4 months na use kam de rha h na salary or na hi exit de rha h please help aur wo maktab amal me jane ki bat krta h to use room se nikal deta h please help him my brother mobile number is +966 549527873 🙏

@Jaibarath24 @MEAIndia @diaspora_india Please share his passport copy and Iqama number, employer details, contacts or any other relevant info at cw.riyadh@mea.gov.in We will make efforts to trace him and extend possible efforts.

@IndianEmbRiyadh @MEAIndia @diaspora_india Dear Dignitaries, My brother, who traveled to Saudi Arabia as an electrical engineer, has not been reachable since yesterday. The last information we received from him was that he was near a war zone, and his employer had left him

The appointment system for passport services works on a first-come, first-served basis. New slots are released daily from Saturday to Thursday at services.vfsglobal.com. Please keep checking the website. Meanwhile, please share your local mobile No. on the following email. We will render all possible help in the matter. cons1.riyadh@mea.gov.in

@IndianEmbRiyadh @IndianEmbRiyadh Hello Sir, I am not getting a passport appointment, how can I get my passport renewed, please help me Sir. jubil

Schedule of Consular Services Tours by the Embassy during the month of March 2026 is as follows:

@savadarakkal The visa sponsor may approach Jawazat for visa extension request with the valid reasons for their consideration.

@IndianEmbRiyadh Sir many families those in visit visa strugling to exit ksa before expiry date , because no flights from dammam and the flights from riyadh Jeddah 5x , atleast request the concerned department to give visa extension two weeks

@Rabbulansa80122 Embassy can only assure what is feasible from our side. You can try the available options as advised.

@IndianEmbRiyadh Sir, we talked but did not get any satisfactory assurance. I have talked to him many times before. It is not in the control of the embassy. Whatever the Saudi citizens want, happens, be it the police or the court here.

@IndianEmbRiyadh May God's peace be upon you, Sir. I've been pleading for help for the past three months, but I haven't received any. I'm banned from traveling to India. My father has also passed away, but I haven't been able to go home. Unfortunately, I'm still under travel help

@ErAurangzebalam @CGIJeddah Embassy official will discuss the details with you and advise you on the next steps.

@ShaikhS20027152 @meaindia1 @MEAIndia Deportation usually take some time. Once we have the deportation date from Tarheel authorities, we will update the family. Please note that it is not possible to get the process expedited further.

@IndianEmbRiyadh @meaindia1 @MEAIndia Respected Sir, kindly request update on deportation of Indian national. EC/Out Pass issued on 5 March 2026, arrested on 14 Feb in Hafr Al Batin. No update yet. Request your assistance.

@IndianEmbRiyadh @meaindia1 @MEAIndia URGENT: Indian national Mr. Kalam Ahmad, detained in Riyadh since 14 Feb due to expired passport & iqama, location unknown. Family extremely worried. Request immediate assistance to trace him & guide next steps. His Contact number: 500124503

@MiiIsrafil @MEAIndia @KSAembassyIND He was being deported. However, deportation centre has again retained him. Embassy is approaching authorities to ascertain details, including if there is any pending case.

@IndianEmbRiyadh Sir, My son-in-law Mohammed Khalik was to fly from Riyadh on SV712 (15 Feb 2026). Despite having a boarding pass, he was stopped at the airport and Family very worried. Please Help Me Contact: +918528781521 +919930474237 +966 540923024 @MEAIndia @KSAembassyIND

Once the deportation centre authorities confirm the date of deportation, Embassy will inform the family. As you may be aware, the concerned authorities follow their own procedures for completion of required formalities. Depending upon case details, detention could be longer also.

Respected Sir/Madam, request assistance for Indian national Mr. Kalam Ahmad (UP), Madad ID: SB2PRA89917112. Detained 14 Feb in Hafr Al Batin (overstay/Huroob). EC issued 5 March. No update on deportation. Kindly help with status. @IndianEmbRiyadh @CGIJeddah @MEAIndia @PMOIndia

@matiurkws @meaMADAD @pravasiHelp @PMOIndia @MinistryWCD @LabourMinistry @vandnasri @IndianDiplomacy Please email the assistance requested by email at cw.riyadh@mea.gov.in As you’re aware, in case already sentenced, there are very limited scope for help.

Sir, Safikul Sk, Gri ID SB2PRA899447126, PP No. I0670117 arrested by Soudi Police last 4 month ago. Now he is in Al Quasim #Jail. Pl see the matter Sir. @meaMADAD @IndianEmbRiyadh @pravasiHelp @PMOIndia @MinistryWCD @LabourMinistry @vandnasri @IndianDiplomacy #help #labour

@ali_saimullah Once exit visa is issued, you are supposed to leave the country. If it gets expired, it will lead to fine, and you could get deported. Please contact your visa sponsor immediately and get the expired exit visa cancelled and issue a new exit visa.

@IndianEmbRiyadh I am an Indian citizen in Saudi Arabia. My company has kept me waiting 2 months without work or exit flight, and my final exit visa has expired. I seek your guidance and support for safe exit and resolution.

@ali_saimullah @MEAIndia Once exit visa is issued, you are supposed to leave the country. If it gets expired, it will lead to fine, and you could get deported. Please contact your visa sponsor immediately and get the expired exit visa cancelled and issue a new exit visa.

@IndianEmbRiyadh @MEAIndia I am an Indian worker in Saudi Arabia. I completed 4 years with my company on 11 Jan 2026 and my final exit visa was issued, but the company kept me waiting 2 months without work or ticket. Now the visa expired and they want me to extend Iqama and work