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Saudi Passports Directorate explains process for reporting lost passports by residents

Saudi Arabia’s Passports Directorate has detailed how residents can report a lost passport, book an appointment, and apply for a replacement online via Absher.

Ajel News1 hour ago · 1 min read
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The official account of the General Directorate of Passports in Saudi Arabia has explained the procedure for residents to report a lost passport.

According to the Passports Directorate, via its page on X, residents can book an appointment and visit their local passports office to obtain a loss report and a computer-generated slip. Afterwards, they should contact their country’s embassy for further assistance.

This clarification came in response to a follower’s inquiry: "How do I report a lost passport as a resident?"

Replacement passport for lost documents

The General Directorate of Passports has also outlined the steps and required documents for issuing a replacement passport. Beneficiaries can apply for a replacement electronically through the Absher platform.

The directorate explained that users can file a loss report via the Tawasul service, then book an appointment for the passport renewal service, and visit the lost documents section.

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