Saudi Passports Directorate: old passport required to activate new one delivered via SPL
Saudi authorities confirm that travelers must present their old passport at a passport office to activate a new one delivered through SPL.
Key Takeaways
AIA question was submitted to the official account of the Saudi General Directorate of Passports, asking: "If the new passport is delivered via the SPL courier, is it necessary to hand over the old passport?"
The Passports Directorate responded on its X platform page, clarifying that the new passport can be activated by visiting any regional passport office or border crossing, and bringing the previous passport.
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Issuing a Saudi passport
The General Directorate of Passports also offers the service of issuing Saudi passports for family members under the age of 21 through the Absher online platform.
The directorate explained on X that citizens can use this service by logging into the Absher website, selecting Family Member Services, and then choosing Saudi Passport Services for individuals and families.