Passport issuance procedures
An applicant is required to fill in an online form for the first time. In the case of passport renewal, an applicant is not required to fill in the form where the passport can be renewed with a few online steps through Absher online platform. An applicant must have a valid Government ID to be able to issue the passport. The passport photo must be taken whilst the applicant is in Saudi dress, The photo must be in size. The applicant must fill the form in both Arabic and English''.'' In 2017, a new option of the passport issuance was introduced, the new option offers a validity of ten years. On 10 February 2022, the Saudi Ministry of Interior has announced that they have begun issuing a new passport, with a couple of changes, most notably the addition of a biometric chip. All procedures are carried out electronically through the platform Absher. This platform enables applicants to apply for a new passport or passport renewal without the requirement of attendance in person.New edition
In 2022, the Ministry of Interior has announced the new version of the Saudi Passport, containing a myriad of differences, including but not limited to: * A darker green cover page * The addition of anPhysical appearance
The current Saudi passport is green , with theIdentity information page
The Saudi passport includes the following data: * Photo of passport holder * Type (of document, which is P for "personal") * Country Code (listed as SAU for "Saudi Arabia") * Passport No. * Name * Nationality (Saudi Arabia) * Sex * Date of birth (in Islamic and Gregorian calendars) * Date of issue (in Islamic and Gregorian calendars) * Date of expiry (in Islamic and Gregorian calendars) * Issuing Authority The information page ends with the machine readable zone.Passport note
The passports contain inside the front cover a note that is addressed to the authorities of all countries and territories, identifying the bearer as a citizen of Saudi Arabia and requesting that he or she be allowed to pass and be treated according to international norms: In Arabic: ::' In English: ::''In the name of the King, of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, I request all whom it may concern to permit the bearer of this passport to pass freely, and to afford the bearer such assistance and protection required.''Languages
The passport is printed in English and inVisa requirements
As of August 2018, Saudi citizens had visa-free or visa on arrival access to 75 countries and territories, ranking the Saudi passport 67th in terms of travel freedom according to theSee also
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