Passport status check does not replace activation after renewal, Jawazat clarifies

The official account of the General Directorate of Passports responded on its X platform page to some of the most frequently asked questions about the newly launched electronic passport services, as follows:

After reporting a lost passport, how can I obtain a replacement?

- You can apply for a replacement passport electronically through your Absher account after reporting the loss and completing the necessary procedures.

I have renewed my passport and want to know if I can use it for travel?

- After renewing your passport, you can check its status through:

My Services > Services > Passports > Saudi Passport Services > Passport Status Check.

If the passport is active, you may travel with it. If it is inactive, you should bring your previous passport and visit the passport offices or border checkpoints when traveling to have the new passport examined and activated.

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I have a trip in less than a week and want to renew my passport. What should I do?

- You can renew your passport electronically via Absher and select the express delivery service for Saudi passports, paying the required fee.

Does the passport status check service replace the need to activate the passport?

- The passport status check service allows citizens to know the status of their passport and whether it is active or inactive.