Saudi Passports Directorate outlines fast-track renewal for urgent travel

The official account of the Saudi General Directorate of Passports responded on X to frequently asked questions about 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 required 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 via: My Services > Services > Passports > Saudi Passport Services > Check Passport Status.

If the passport is active, you may travel with it. If it is not active, bring your previous passport and visit a Passports Directorate office or border checkpoint to have it inspected and activate the new passport.

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

- You can renew your passport online through Absher and select the expedited delivery service for Saudi passports, paying the applicable fee.

Does checking the passport status replace the need to activate the passport?

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