Saudi Passports Authority clarifies online renewal and travel rules
Saudi Passports Authority details online renewal conditions via Absher, including passport validity and approved travel documents for GCC and other countries.
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AIThe General Directorate of Passports in Saudi Arabia has clarified that citizens can renew their passports electronically through the Ministry of Interior’s Absher platform when less than six months remain on the current passport’s validity at the time of renewal.
Through its official account on X, the Passports Authority urged citizens to comply with the specified requirements and conditions for renewing Saudi passports, which apply to both individuals and their family members.
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Passports authority sets travel validity rules before passport expiry
The General Directorate of Passports confirmed that a passport may be used for travel up to three months before its expiry for Arab countries, and up to six months for 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 Passports Authority emphasized the importance of carrying a valid passport or national ID when traveling to Gulf Cooperation Council countries, and adhering to the approved travel documents for such travel.