Biometric registration now mandatory for Saudi passport applicants aged 10 and above
Saudi Passports Directorate requires biometric data for issuing or renewing passports for applicants aged 10 and above, urging early completion of the process.
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AIThe General Directorate of Passports has announced that biometric registration is now a mandatory requirement for issuing or renewing passports for individuals aged 10 and above. The authority stressed that this step must be completed before submitting any passport issuance or renewal requests.
The directorate explained that registering and updating biometric data in the approved systems is an essential prerequisite for processing passport transactions for the specified age group. Failure to complete this step may result in the application not being processed.
The Passports Directorate called on all eligible beneficiaries aged 10 and above to register their biometric data and update their information in advance, to avoid delays or disruptions in the issuance or renewal of passports.
It emphasized the importance of meeting all regulatory requirements before submitting an application, noting that maintaining an up-to-date biometric record is a key part of the passport issuance and renewal process for the targeted age group.
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The directorate also urged parents and guardians to ensure that children who have reached the age of 10 complete this procedure before starting any passport issuance or renewal process, to ensure smooth and timely processing.