VFS Global Appointment for Indian Passport Renewal in Saudi Arabia
Is your Indian passport expiring soon while you are in Saudi Arabia? Renewing it is straightforward. In this article, we detail the locations for passport services in Saudi Arabia and provide a step-by-step guide to booking an appointment through the VFS Global website.
Indian Passport Service Centers in Saudi Arabia
Here is the list of available centers in Saudi Arabia for Indian passport services:
- India Passport Application Centre, Al Jouf Chamber of Commerce – Sakaka
- India Passport Application Centre, Jazan Chamber of Commerce
- India Passport Application Centre, Jeddah-VAC
- India Passport Application Centre, Khobar
- India Passport Application Centre, Makkah Chamber of Commerce
- India Passport Application Centre, Medina Chamber of Commerce – VAC
- India Passport Application Centre- Khamis – Mushaith
- India Passport and Application Centre, Al Kharj Chamber of Commerce
- India Passport and Application Centre, Najran Chamber of Commerce – VAC
- India Passport and Consular Camp – Arar
- India Passport and Consular Camp – Hafar Al-Batin
- India Passport and Consular Camp – Yanbu
- India Passport and Consular Camp – Tabuk
- India Passport and Consular Camp, Al Bahah
- India Passport and Consular Camp, Al Hofuf
- India Passport and Consular Camp, Al Qunfudhah
- India Passport and Consular Camp, Bisha
- India Passport and Consular Camp, Khafji
- India Passport and Consular Camp, Taif
- India Passport and Consular Camp, Wadi ad-Dawasir
- India Visa and Passport Application Centre – Jubail
- India Visa and Passport Application Centre, Umm Al Hammam, Riyadh
- India Passport Application Centre- Hail
- Indian Passport and Consular Camp – Al Qurrayyat
- Indian Passport and Consular Camp – Buraidah
You can select the one nearest to your location for your convenience.
How to Book an Appointment for Indian Passport Renewal
Follow these simple steps to book your appointment:
(1) Visit the VFS Global Website: Go to VFS Global’s appointment booking page and click on the “Book Now” button.
(2) Create an Account: If you don’t have an account, select “I don’t have an account” and provide your email address, password, and mobile number. Activate your account by clicking the link sent to your email.
(3) Login: Once your account is activated, login here.
(4) Start New Booking: Select “Start New Booking.”
(5) Appointment Details: Choose your nearest VFS centre, select passport as the appointment category, and Passport Service as the appointment sub-category. Click on “Continue.”
(6) Your Details: Enter your personal information such as Name, Gender, DOB, Nationality, Passport Number, and Expiry Date. Click on “Save.”
(7) Book Appointment: Select an available date and time slot from the calendar. Green indicates availability. Click on “Continue.”
(8) Additional Services: If you need any services like form filling, photocopying, or printing, select them and click on “Continue.”
(9) Review and Confirm: Review your details, tick the agreement boxes, and click on “Confirm” to book your appointment.
(10) Appointment Confirmation: After confirmation, download your appointment slip containing a QR code and appointment details. You will also receive this document via email. Keep it with you when visiting the passport service center along with your other documents.
Once you submit your renewal application at the passport service center, it will be processed in a few days. You can then pick up your new passport from the same center.
Application Fees
For the issue of a new passport or reissue of a passport with 36 pages and a validity of ten years (also applicable to minors aged fifteen to eighteen years):
Normal Fee:
- SAR 298.95 (36 Pages)
- SAR 390.95 (60 Pages)
Tatkaal Fee (inclusive of normal fee):
- SAR 850.95 (36 Pages)
- SAR 942.95 (60 Pages)
The fee is including Indian Community Welfare Fund (ICWF): SAR 8 and VFS Service Fee: SAR 13 +VAT.
Also Read: How to Update your Renewed Passport in Absher