Saudi Passports Directorate clarifies rules for family registry use

The Saudi Passports Directorate has issued a clarification regarding the use of family registries for travel purposes. According to official statements, the family registry is not valid for travel to Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries; it is solely intended for proving dependents within Saudi Arabia. The General Directorate of Passports in Saudi Arabia has emphasized that the family registry cannot be used as a travel document to GCC nations, urging holders to obtain approved travel documents for such journeys.

This clarification was shared through the Directorate's official X account, aiming to provide clarity to citizens and prevent issues at border crossings. The Directorate also urged citizens to protect their passports from damage, loss, or theft, both inside and outside the Kingdom, and to avoid neglecting, pawning, or misusing them. It is recommended that passports be kept in secure locations.

In the event of a passport being lost, damaged, or stolen within Saudi Arabia, citizens are instructed to file a report through the 'Report Lost Saudi Passport' service on the Absher platform. For lost passports outside the Kingdom, immediate notification to the nearest Saudi mission is required, followed by visiting the Passports Directorate upon returning to the country to complete the necessary procedures.