Saudi Passports Directorate outlines steps to activate renewed passports
Saudi authorities explain how to activate a renewed passport, requiring an in-person visit with the old passport and online verification via Absher.
Key Takeaways
AIThe General Directorate of Passports in Saudi Arabia has clarified the procedures to follow after renewing a Saudi passport, emphasizing the need to check the previous passport and activate the new one to ensure it is ready for use.
Steps to activate a renewed passport
The directorate stated on its official X account that the process of checking the previous passport and activating the new one can be completed by visiting any passport office branch or international border crossing, with no prior appointment required.
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It added that to benefit from this service, applicants must bring their previous Saudi passport. The activation status of the new passport can be verified electronically via the Absher platform.
The General Directorate of Passports also confirmed that passports issued for the first time do not require activation; this step applies only to renewed passports.