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Jawazat

Information and updates on services provided by the Jawazat (passport office).

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  • Digital Visitor ID Valid as Official Proof for Visitors: Jawazat

    The Saudi Arabian passport department, Jawazat, has announced that visitors arriving in the country on a visit visa can now use a digital Visitor ID as an official form of identification. This move aims to streamline identification processes for visitors and enhance the convenience of travel within the Kingdom. According to Jawazat, the digital Visitor ... <a title="Digital Visitor ID Valid as Official Proof for Visitors: Jawazat" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/digital-visitor-id-official-proof/" aria-label="Read more about Digital Visitor ID Valid as Official Proof for Visitors: Jawazat">Read more</a>

    November 2, 2024 By Mohammed Ameen
  • How to Use the Tawasul Service on Absher

    The Tawasul service in the Absher platform is an electronic service that allows users to communicate with the General Directorate of Passports (Jawazat) in Saudi Arabia. It enables individuals to submit requests through the Absher platform for tasks that cannot be completed electronically, especially when they encounter technical problems that prevent them from completing their transactions online. ... <a title="How to Use the Tawasul Service on Absher" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/how-to-use-tawasul-service-on-absher/" aria-label="Read more about How to Use the Tawasul Service on Absher">Read more</a>

    October 24, 2024 By Mohammed Ameen
  • Jawazat Clarifies: No Quarterly Iqama Renewal for Domestic Workers

    In a recent inquiry on X (formerly Twitter), a user asked whether the Iqama (residency permit) of domestic workers in Saudi Arabia could be renewed for a duration of three months. This question arose following the introduction of the quarterly Iqama renewal system by Saudi authorities, which allows most expatriates to renew their Iqama for ... <a title="Jawazat Clarifies: No Quarterly Iqama Renewal for Domestic Workers" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/iqama-renewal-domestic-workers-quarterly-exemption/" aria-label="Read more about Jawazat Clarifies: No Quarterly Iqama Renewal for Domestic Workers">Read more</a>

    September 24, 2024 By Mohammed Ameen
  • How to View Your Digital Visitor ID on Absher

    The Digital Visitor ID is an innovative service provided by the Ministry of Interior through the Absher platform. It gives visitors a digital version of their visitor card with key details like their ID number and nationality. This means you don’t need to carry a physical card and can quickly access your identification information. Why ... <a title="How to View Your Digital Visitor ID on Absher" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/digital-visitor-card/" aria-label="Read more about How to View Your Digital Visitor ID on Absher">Read more</a>

    September 13, 2024 By Mohammed Ameen
  • Jawazat Clarifies Iqama Renewal Rules Based on Existing ID Validity

    In a recent response to a user query, the Saudi Jawazat (General Directorate of Passports) has provided further clarification on the rules for renewing residency permits, known as Iqamas, for both domestic and commercial workers in the Kingdom. The user had asked whether it is possible to renew the Iqama for a private driver with ... <a title="Jawazat Clarifies Iqama Renewal Rules Based on Existing ID Validity" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/jawazat-clarifies-iqama-renewal-existing-id-validity/" aria-label="Read more about Jawazat Clarifies Iqama Renewal Rules Based on Existing ID Validity">Read more</a>

    April 29, 2024 By Mohammed Ameen
  • Iqama Renewal for Expats Outside the Kingdom – Jawazat Clarifies

    The General Directorate of Passports (Jawazat) in Saudi Arabia has clarified that the residence permits (iqamas) of expatriates outside the kingdom can be renewed through the Absher business or Muqeem platform for the employer. This information was confirmed by the Customer Service Account of Jawazat in response to an inquiry about renewing an Iqama while ... <a title="Iqama Renewal for Expats Outside the Kingdom – Jawazat Clarifies" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/jawazat-allows-iqama-renewal-outside-kingdom/" aria-label="Read more about Iqama Renewal for Expats Outside the Kingdom – Jawazat Clarifies">Read more</a>

    April 14, 2024 By Mohammed Ameen
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