The decision to allow expatriates to stay outside the country for more than 6 months is still in force, except for domestic workers, local Arabic media Al-Anbaa reported.
The six month rule is applicable for the domestic workers and Domestic workers are not allowed to be outside the country for more than 6 months unless with a prior approval by the authorities.
Expatriates can still renew their residencies online while they are outside the country, the report added.