The General Directorate of Passports has provided the service of receiving and activating citizens' passports by visiting one of its branches after renewing it electronically. It is required to bring the old passport for examination. Passport can also be examined and activated through international ports when traveling.
The Directorate has stated that individuals seeking to renew their passports can now conveniently do so through the Ministry of Interior's electronic platform, Absher. Upon logging in, they can opt to have the passport delivered via postal carrier or choose a suitable branch from the Directorate's available list to collect the passport without requiring a prior appointment.
Furthermore, the General Directorate of Passports has emphasized that newly issued passports will only be received through postal carriers, eliminating the need for any additional activation process. It is crucial to note that the Directorate strongly advises individuals to handle their passports with care, ensuring that they are not mortgaged, destroyed, or misplaced.
