Hi, just want to share with you some lesson learned on the subject mentioned.

Previous years rule was to apply an extension before the expiration of the first 6 months. It will be extended for another 6 months...all you have to do is pay QR 500

Since last year the process was changed. If the RP holder whose out of the country decided to return please make sure that he stayed out of the country less than a year. You need to apply the return visa application within 2 weeks before his intended flight. This is a strict rule of MOI nowadays.

Mushkilah if the RP holder stayed out of the country for more than a year...The captain will ask for so many supporting documents. In the end the RP will be cancelled regardless of its validity.