How to update translated names for domestic workers on Absher
Saudi Arabia’s General Directorate of Passports now allows employers to update translated names for domestic workers via the Absher platform.
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AIThe General Directorate of Passports has launched a service enabling employers to update the translated names of their domestic workers through the Absher platform.
Updating translated names for domestic workers
According to a statement on X, the Passports Directorate explained that this service allows employers to modify the translated name of any domestic worker under their sponsorship via Absher. The service can be accessed by following these steps:
Log in to the Absher website
Select the domestic worker
Choose Resident Services
Select the beneficiary
Choose Update Translated Name
The directorate clarified that the translated name should be in English for residents of Arab nationalities, and in Arabic for residents of non-Arab nationalities.
Renewing resident ID cards
The Absher electronic platform, operated by the Ministry of Interior, has announced the availability of a service to renew resident ID cards for domestic workers and similar categories for flexible periods starting from three months and in multiples thereof, via the Absher app.
The platform stated that this service enables employers to renew resident ID cards for domestic workers easily and select the desired duration, whether three months or longer, helping to streamline procedures and meet various needs.
Steps to use the service via the Absher app:
• Log in to the Absher app.
• Select the "My Workers" icon.
• Go to "Renew Resident ID" and follow the instructions.