Saudi passport renewal requires presence in Kingdom, authorities clarify
Saudi authorities confirm that citizens must be inside the Kingdom to renew their passports, advising those abroad to contact Saudi missions if needed.
The Saudi authorities have clarified that citizens must be physically present in the Kingdom to renew their passports, addressing concerns from individuals residing abroad. A follower inquired on the official account of the General Directorate of Passports in Saudi Arabia, expressing frustration as they had been waiting for three months for a solution.
The Passports Directorate responded via their X page, stating that the regulations mandate applicants to be within the Kingdom for the passport renewal process. They advised citizens outside the Kingdom to reach out to the nearest Saudi mission for assistance. The Directorate also emphasized the importance of safeguarding one's passport, urging individuals to keep it secure from damage, loss, or theft, both within and outside the Kingdom.
If a passport is misplaced within the Kingdom, a report must be filed through the "Report Saudi Passport Loss" service on the Absher platform. For lost passports outside the Kingdom, citizens should immediately notify the closest Saudi mission and return to the Kingdom to complete the required procedures.
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