No activation required for first-time Saudi passports for children, says Jawazat
Saudi Jawazat confirms that newly issued passports for children do not require activation, and parents can apply for passports for those under 21 via Absher.
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AIA question was submitted to the official account of the General Directorate of Passports in Saudi Arabia, asking: "Is it necessary to activate a newly issued passport for an infant?"
The Passports Directorate clarified on its X platform page that a first-time issued passport does not require activation after it is received.
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Issuing a Saudi passport
The General Directorate of Passports has made it possible to issue Saudi passports for family members under the age of 21 through the Absher electronic platform.
The directorate explained on X that citizens can use the service by logging into the Absher website, selecting family member services, and then choosing Saudi passport services for individuals and families.