Overview
Issuing a Saudi passport is now fully electronic through Absher, but what holds most applicants up is not the procedure — it is the details: photo specifications that trigger automatic rejection, the requirement for a valid national ID, or the guardian approval needed when issuing for a minor.
Rapture prepares a complete application first time: we check the photo specifications, verify national ID validity, secure the required approvals, then settle the fees, file the application and follow it through to issuance and collection.
The service covers adult citizens, minors, and replacement passports for lost or damaged documents — cases with additional requirements that we handle on your behalf.
Who is this service for?
- Saudi citizens issuing a passport for the first time
- Guardians issuing passports for their minor children
- Anyone needing a replacement for a lost or damaged passport
- Those wanting to avoid passport office visits and complete the process online
Required documents
- Valid national identity card
- Recent photograph on a white background meeting approved specifications
- Family register (when issuing for a minor)
- Electronic guardian approval for minors
- Loss report from the competent authority (for lost passport replacement)
- The damaged passport (for damaged passport replacement)
How the process works
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Review requirements and documents
We verify national ID validity and confirm the photograph meets approved specifications before filing, avoiding automatic rejection.
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Complete the application online
We complete the Absher application form with data matching the national ID exactly, and attach documents in the required format.
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Settle fees and book an appointment
We pay the issuance fee for the selected validity period and book an appointment at the nearest available branch if attendance is required.
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Track issuance and collection
We monitor the application until the passport is issued and notify you as soon as it is ready, with collection location and timing.
Expected turnaround
One to five working days depending on document completeness and application type.
Frequently asked questions
How long is a Saudi passport valid?
Passports can be issued for five or ten years for adults, while passports for minors are issued for shorter periods. Fees vary according to the validity chosen.
What are the photo specifications?
A recent colour photograph on a white background, face clear and fully visible without glasses or anything obscuring the features, sized 4×6 cm. Non-compliant photos are rejected automatically and delay the application.
Can a passport be issued for a minor?
Yes, through the guardian's Absher account with electronic guardian approval. The child must be registered in the family register.
What should I do if my passport is lost?
A loss report must be filed with the competent authority first, then a replacement application submitted. Replacement fees are higher than standard issuance, and restrictions may apply on repeat losses.