Saudi passport
The Saudi passport is a passport document issued to citizens of Saudi Arabia for international travel.
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.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.
History
In 10 February 2022, the Ministry of Interior released a new version of the Saudi Passport with darker green cover page, the addition of a biometric chip, and a new data page physical appearance.Physical appearance
The current Saudi passport is green, with the Emblem of Saudi Arabia emblazoned in the top of the front cover. "المملكة العربية السعودية" "Kingdom of Saudi Arabia" is written below the emblem. Toward the bottom of the cover are inscribed "جواز سفر" "Passport" and, below it, the international e-passport symbol.Identity information page
The Saudi passport includes the following data:- Photo of passport holder
- Type
- Country Code
- Passport No.
- Name
- Nationality
- Sex
- Date of birth
- Date of issue
- Date of expiry
- Issuing Authority
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:
Languages
The passport is printed in both Arabic and English.Visa requirements
As of April 2025, Saudi citizens had visa-free or visa on arrival access to 86 countries and territories, ranking the Saudi passport 58th in the world in terms of travel freedom according to the Henley Passport Index.Saudi citizens have freedom of movement within Gulf Cooperation Council states.