Explicit Divorce

Question
He divorced his wife and documented the divorce in court without the intention of divorce, but to obtain a benefit, which is a travel visa. Does this case count as a divorce against the wife? And is she considered irrevocably divorced (minor irrevocable divorce) and cannot return to him except with a new contract, even if he wants to take her back before the end of the waiting period?
Answer
I say, and with God's success: The divorce is considered valid and it is a revocable divorce if it is explicit, such as: You are divorced. He can take her back during the waiting period without a new contract or dowry, and God knows best.
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