Saudi Passports Directorate explains how to activate renewed passports
Renewed Saudi passports must be activated in person at passport offices or border crossings, with the previous passport required. No appointment is needed.
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AIThe General Directorate of Passports has clarified that after renewing a Saudi passport, the previous passport must be inspected and the new passport activated by visiting any passport office, branch, or international border crossing.
The directorate confirmed that this process does not require a prior appointment, but the previous Saudi passport must be brought when visiting. Activation status can be checked through the Absher platform.
It also noted that Saudi passports issued for the first time do not require activation.
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