Saudi passport authority clarifies electronic renewal rules via Absher
Saudi Arabia’s passport authority has detailed the conditions for renewing passports online through Absher, including validity requirements for travel.
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AIThe General Directorate of Passports in Saudi Arabia has announced that citizens can renew their passports electronically through the Ministry of Interior’s Absher platform, provided that the current passport has six months or less remaining validity at the time of renewal.
In a statement on its official X account, the passport authority urged citizens to comply with the specified requirements for renewing Saudi passports, which apply to both individuals and their family members.
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Passport validity requirements for travel clarified
The General Directorate of Passports confirmed that passports may be used for travel to Arab countries if they are valid for at least three months, and for six months when traveling to other countries. Travelers are advised to check the entry requirements of their destination before departure.
The authority also noted that the family registry card is not considered a travel document, and that the digital national ID available through Absher and Tawakkalna platforms does not permit travel outside the Kingdom.
The passport authority emphasized the importance of carrying a valid passport or national ID when traveling to Gulf Cooperation Council countries, and adhering to approved travel documentation requirements.