Saudi Passports Directorate explains how visitors can obtain border number via Absher
Saudi authorities clarify how visitors can retrieve their border number using passport details on Absher, and announce e-passport issuance for family members under 21.
Key Takeaways
AIA query was submitted to the official account of the Saudi General Directorate of Passports, asking: "How can I obtain a visitor's border number using the passport number?"
The Passports Directorate responded on its X (formerly Twitter) page, stating that users can log in to their Absher account and select (My Services - Inquiries - Passports - New Workers and Visitors) to retrieve the border number.
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Issuing a Saudi passport
The General Directorate of Passports has also enabled the electronic issuance of Saudi passports for family members under the age of 21 through the Absher platform.
According to the directorate on X, citizens can access this service by logging into Absher, selecting Family Member Services, and then choosing Saudi Passport Services for individuals and families.