Saudi Passports Directorate clarifies return procedures for citizens abroad
Saudi Arabia’s Passports Directorate has outlined the steps for citizens returning from abroad, responding to an inquiry from a Saudi currently in Egypt.
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AISaudi Arabia’s General Directorate of Passports has clarified the procedures for Saudi citizens returning to the Kingdom from abroad, in response to an inquiry from a citizen currently in Egypt.
A follower had asked a question via the official Passports Directorate account on X, explaining that his passport is valid until April 23, 2027, and that he is in Egypt and plans to return to Saudi Arabia on February 1, 2027. He inquired whether any action was required before returning.
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The General Directorate of Passports confirmed that citizens may return to the Kingdom as long as their passport remains valid.
It added that if a citizen’s passport expires while they are outside the Kingdom, they must visit a Saudi diplomatic mission to obtain a travel permit, which will allow them to complete the return process to Saudi Arabia.