Saudi passports authority: validity period cannot be extended after renewal
Saudi Passports Directorate confirms passport validity cannot be changed after renewal, and details family passport issuance for those under 21 via Absher.
Key Takeaways
AIThe General Directorate of Passports in Saudi Arabia has clarified its position on whether the validity period of a passport can be modified after it has been renewed, responding to a query from a follower on its official X account.
A user had asked: "I have a passport renewed for five years. Can I add another five years to make it ten years?"
The Passports Directorate replied that once the renewal request has been completed, no further changes can be made to it.
This clarification comes as part of the directorate’s ongoing efforts to address citizens’ and beneficiaries’ questions regarding passport services and procedures for issuing and renewing passports.
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Issuing a Saudi passport
The General Directorate of Passports has enabled the issuance of Saudi passports for family members under the age of 21 through the Absher online platform.
The directorate explained on X that citizens can access this service by logging into the Absher website, selecting family member services, and then choosing Saudi passport services for individuals and families.