Civil Affairs explains how to replace lost national ID via Absher
Saudi Civil Affairs has launched an online service for replacing lost national ID cards through the Absher app, with home delivery and no office visit required.
Key Takeaways
AIThe Civil Affairs Agency at the Ministry of Interior has announced the launch of an online service for replacing lost national ID cards through the Absher app. Citizens can now report a lost ID and request a replacement electronically, with the new card delivered to the registered address, eliminating the need to visit Civil Affairs offices.
How to replace a lost national ID card
The steps to issue a replacement national ID card are as follows:
Log in to the Absher app.
Select "My Services."
Choose "Civil Affairs."
Select "National ID Services."
Choose "Reissue National ID."
Select "ID Lost."
National ID services can be completed easily from anywhere, with the option to capture ID photos directly through the app using DAI technology.
The service uses artificial intelligence to ensure that uploaded photos meet national ID requirements.
Renewing the national ID card
Absher also clarified that the national ID renewal service allows citizens to renew their IDs online, with the option to have the new card delivered to their registered national address, without the need to visit Civil Affairs offices.
The steps to renew the national ID card via Absher are as follows:
Log in to the Absher app.
Select "My Services."
Choose "Civil Affairs."
Select "National ID Services."
Select "Renew National ID."