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January 10, 2024

Information for U.S. Citizens in the Middle East

U.S. Visas

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U.S. Visa: Reciprocity and Civil Documents by Country

Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Reciprocity Schedule

Select a visa category below to find the visa issuance fee, number of entries, and validity period for visas issued to applicants from this country*/area of authority.

Explanation of Terms

Visa Classification: The type of nonimmigrant visa you are applying for.

Fee: The reciprocity fee, also known as the visa issuance fee, you must pay. This fee is in addition to the nonimmigrant visa application fee (MRV fee).

Number of Entries: The number of times you may seek entry into the United States with that visa. "M" means multiple times. If there is a number, such as "One", you may apply for entry one time with that visa.

Validity Period: This generally means the visa is valid, or can be used, from the date it is issued until the date it expires, for travel with that visa. If your Validity Period is 60 months, your visa will be valid for 60 months from the date it is issued.

Visa Classifications

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V
Visa
Classification
Fee Number
of Entries
Validity
Period
A-1 None Multiple 24 Months
A-2 None Multiple 24 Months
A-3 1 None Multiple 24 Months
B-1 None Multiple 120 Months
B-2 None Multiple 120 Months
B-1/B-2 None Multiple 120 Months
C-1 None Multiple 3 Months
C-1/D N/A N/A N/A
C-2 None Multiple 3 Months
C-3 None Multiple 3 Months
CW-1 11 None Multiple 12 Months
CW-2 11 None Multiple 12 Months
D None Multiple 24 Months
E-1 2 No Treaty N/A N/A
E-2 2 No Treaty N/A N/A
E-2C 12 None Multiple 24 Months
F-1 None Multiple 60 Months
F-2 None Multiple 60 Months
G-1 None Multiple 24 Months
G-2 None Multiple 24 Months
G-3 None Multiple 24 Months
G-4 None Multiple 24 Months
G-5 1 None Multiple 3 Months
H-1B $1,900.00 Multiple 24 Months 3
H-1C $1,900.00 Multiple 24 Months 3
H-2A $1,900.00 Multiple 24 Months 3
H-2B $1,900.00 Multiple 24 Months 3
H-2R $785.00 Multiple 24 Months 3
H-3 $1,900.00 Multiple 24 Months 3
H-4 $941.00 Multiple 12 Months
I None Multiple 24 Months
J-1 4 None Multiple 24 Months
J-2 4 None Multiple 24 Months
K-1 None One 6 Months
K-2 None One 6 Months
K-3 None Multiple 24 Months
K-4 None Multiple 24 Months
L-1 $1,900.00 Multiple 24 Months
L-2 $941.00 Multiple 12 Months
M-1 None Multiple 24 Months
M-2 None Multiple 24 Months
N-8 None Multiple 12 Months
N-9 None Multiple 12 Months
NATO 1-7 N/A N/A N/A
O-1 $785.00 Multiple 24 Months 3
O-2 $785.00 Multiple 24 Months 3
O-3 $135.00 Multiple 24 Months 3
P-1 $785.00 Multiple 24 Months 3
P-2 $785.00 Multiple 24 Months 3
P-3 $785.00 Multiple 24 Months 3
P-4 $135.00 Multiple 24 Months
Q-1 6 $35.00 One 3 Months 3
R-1 $1,900.00 Multiple 24 Months
R-2 $941.00 Multiple 12 Months
S-5 7 None One 1 Month
S-6 7 None One 1 Month
S-7 7 None One 1 Month
T-1 9 N/A N/A N/A
T-2 None One 6 Months
T-3 None One 6 Months
T-4 None One 6 Months
T-5 None One 6 Months
T-6 None One 6 Months
TD 5 N/A N/A N/A
U-1 None Multiple 48 Months
U-2 None Multiple 48 Months
U-3 None Multiple 48 Months
U-4 None Multiple 48 Months
U-5 None Multiple 48 Months
V-1 None Multiple 60 Months
V-2 None Multiple 60 Months 8
V-3 None Multiple 60 Months 8

Country Specific Footnotes

Although care has been taken to ensure the accuracy, completeness and reliability of the information provided, please contact the U.S. Embassy or Consulate where you plan to apply if you believe this information is in error or if you have further questions.

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Visa Category Footnotes

  1. The validity of A-3, G-5, and NATO 7 visas may not exceed the validity of the visa issued to the person who is employing the applicant. The "employer" would have one of the following visa classifications:

    • A-1
    • A-2
    • G-1 through G-4
    • NATO 1 through NATO 6

  2. An E-1 and E-2 visa may be issued only to a principal alien who is a national of a country having a treaty, or its equivalent, with the United States. E-1 and E-2 visas may not be issued to a principal alien if he/she is a stateless resident or national of a country without a treaty.  *When the spouse and children of an E-1 or E-2 principal alien are accorded derivative E-1 or E-2 status and are themselves a national of a country that does not have a treaty with the United States – the reciprocity schedule, including any reciprocity fees, of the principal alien’s country of nationality should be used.  **Spouse and children of an E-1 or E-2 visa principal applicant, where the spouse and children are also nationals of a country that has a treaty with the United States – the reciprocity schedule, including any reciprocity fees, of the spouse and children’s country of nationality should be used.  

    *Example 1: John Doe is a national of Country A that has an E-1/E-2 treaty with the U.S. however his wife and child are nationals of Country B which has no treaty with the U.S. The wife and child would, therefore, be entitled to derivative status and receive the same reciprocity as John Doe, the principal visa holder.

    **Example 2:  Mike Doe is a national of Country Y that has an E-1/E-2 treaty with the U.S. however his wife and child are nationals of Country Z that also has a treaty with the U.S. The wife and child would, therefore, be entitled to derivative status and receive the reciprocity issued to nationals of Country Z.

  3. The validity of H-1 through H-3, O-1 and O-2, P-1 through P-3, and Q visas may not exceed the period of validity of the approved petition or the number of months shown, whichever is less.

    Under 8 CFR §214.2, H-2A and H-2B petitions may generally only be approved for nationals of countries that the Secretary of Homeland Security has designated as participating countries. The current list of eligible countries is available on USCIS's website for both H-2A and H-2B visas. Nationals of countries not on this list may be the beneficiary of an approved H-2A or H2-B petition in limited circumstances at the discretion of the Department of Homeland Security if specifically named on the petition.  

    Derivative H-4, L-2, O-3, and P-4 visas, issued to accompanying or following-to-join spouses and children, may not exceed the validity of the visa issued to the principal alien.

  4. There is no reciprocity fee for the issuance of a J visa if the alien is a United States Government grantee or a participant in an exchange program sponsored by the United States Government.

    Also, there is no reciprocity fee for visa issuance to an accompanying or following-to-join spouse or child (J-2) of an exchange visitor grantee or participant.

    In addition, an applicant is eligible for an exemption from the MRV fee if he or she is participating in a State Department, USAID, or other federally funded educational and cultural exchange program (program serial numbers G-1, G-2, G-3 and G-7).

    However, all other applicants with U.S. Government sponsorships, including other J-visa applicants, are subject to the MRV processing fee.

  5. Under the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), Canadian and Mexican nationals coming to engage in certain types of professional employment in the United States may be admitted in a special nonimmigrant category known as the "trade NAFTA" or "TN" category. Their dependents (spouse and children) accompanying or following to join them may be admitted in the "trade dependent" or "TD" category whether or not they possess Canadian or Mexican nationality. Except as noted below, the number of entries, fees and validity for non-Canadian or non-Mexican family members of a TN status holder seeking TD visas should be based on the reciprocity schedule of the TN principal alien.

    Canadian Nationals

    Since Canadian nationals generally are exempt from visa requirement, a Canadian "TN' or "TD" alien does not require a visa to enter the United States. However, the non-Canadian national dependent of a Canadian "TN", unless otherwise exempt from the visa requirement, must obtain a "TD" visa before attempting to enter the United States. The standard reciprocity fee and validity period for all non-Canadian "TD"s is no fee, issued for multiple entries for a period of 36 months, or for the duration of the principal alien's visa and/or authorized period of stay, whichever is less. See 'NOTE' under Canadian reciprocity schedule regarding applicants of Iranian, Iraqi or Libyan nationality.

    Mexican Nationals

    Mexican nationals are not visa-exempt. Therefore, all Mexican "TN"s and both Mexican and non-Mexican national "TD"s accompanying or following to join them who are not otherwise exempt from the visa requirement (e.g., the Canadian spouse of a Mexican national "TN") must obtain nonimmigrant visas.

    Applicants of Iranian, Iraqi, Libyan, Somalian, Sudanese, Syrian or Yemeni nationality, who have a permanent resident or refugee status in Canada/Mexico, may not be accorded Canadian/Mexican reciprocity, even when applying in Canada/Mexico. The reciprocity fee and period for "TD" applicants from Libya is $10.00 for one entry over a period of 3 months. The Iranian and Iraqi "TD" is no fee with one entry over a period of 3 months.

  6. Q-2 (principal) and Q-3 (dependent) visa categories are in existence as a result of the 'Irish Peace Process Cultural and Training Program Act of 1998'. However, because the Department anticipates that virtually all applicants for this special program will be either Irish or U.K. nationals, the Q-2 and Q-3 categories have been placed only in the reciprocity schedules for those two countries. Q-2 and Q-3 visas are available only at the Embassy in Dublin and the Consulate General in Belfast.

  7. No S visa may be issued without first obtaining the Department's authorization.

  8. V-2 and V-3 status is limited to persons who have not yet attained their 21st birthday. Accordingly, the period of validity of a V-2 or V-3 visa must be limited to expire on or before the applicant's twenty-first birthday.

  9. Posts may not issue a T-1 visa. A T-1 applicant must be physically present in the United States, American Samoa, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands or a U.S. port of entry, where he/she will apply for an adjustment of status to that of a T-1. The following dependents of a T-1 visa holder, however, may be issued a T visa at a U.S. consular office abroad:

    • T-2 (spouse)
    • T-3 (child)
    • T-4 (parent)
  10. The validity of NATO-5 visas may not exceed the period of validity of the employment contract or 12 months, whichever is less.

  11. The validity of CW-1 and CW-2 visas shall not exceed the maximum initial period of admission allowed by DHS (12 months) or the duration of the transition period ending December 31, 2014, whichever is shortest.

  12. The validity of E-2C visas shall not exceed the maximum initial period of admission allowed by DHS (24 months) or the duration of the transition period ending December 31, 2014, whichever is shortest.

 

 

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General Documents

There are no general documents.

Birth, Death, Burial Certificates

Birth Certificates

Available: At time of birth. Sometimes hospitals are able to reproduce birth notifications and/or endorse copies at a later time.

Fees:  Fees vary from hospital to hospital.  

Document Name: Birth Certificate/ Birth Certificate for Non-Saudis.  Older versions of the birth certificate are either paper documents or small booklets issued by the Ministry of Health.  Either of these is acceptable for immigration purposes.  In the past, Saudi authorities would issue a ‘temporary’ birth certificate and hold the permanent document until the baby completed its vaccinations.  These temporary birth certificates are also acceptable.  For recent newborns, Saudi Authorities issue certificates in the shape of large notecards.  These are acceptable for immigration purposes.  When a baby is born, the hospital issues a birth notification to the Ministry of Civil Affairs.  The parents can then receive the birth certificate from the Ministry.  

Issuing Authority: Ministerial Agency for Civil Affairs, Ministry of Interior

Special Seal(s) / Color/Format: Civil Affairs Seal; Color white (older version green)

Issuing Authority Personnel Title: Varies.  Sometimes issued by a magistrate, sometimes a registrar. The document may have a signature or name stamp.

Registration Criteria: Parents must hold valid identification. For non-Saudis, both parents need to be legally-documented (iqama-holding) residents of KSA in order to obtain a birth certificate.  The Iqama is the Saudi legal residency card for non-Saudis.

Procedure for Obtaining: Request at the Ministerial Agency for Civil Affairs (Al Ahwal Al Mudniyah) office in district of residence.  The Ministry will require a birth notification from the hospital where the baby was born and parents’ valid identification.  Appointment can be made online:  moi.gov.sa

Certified Copies Available: The Saudi government will authenticate copies of the birth certificate, provided that the requester presents a copy of the original document to the Ministerial Agency for Civil Affairs.

Alternate Documents:  In cases where a birth certificate is not available, the nationality card (Tabiya) should be used.  Tabiyas are only available to Saudi citizens. Third country nationals born in Saudi Arabia who are unable to obtain birth certificates should provide two affidavits of birth attested by a Saudi government entity such as a government ministry, court, or neighborhood chief (Omdah), or a lawyer.

Exceptions:   Birth certificates are not available to persons born prior to 1968.

Comments:  Birth certificates issued by embassies or foreign missions in Saudi Arabia are generally not acceptable for immigration purposes.  However, third country nationals living in Saudi Arabia originating in countries experiencing serious civil unrest (such as Yemen, Syria or Somalia) and therefore unable to access civil services from their home countries, or those born while their parents were not in legal status in Saudi Arabia and therefore unable to obtain a Saudi birth certificate, may approach a special office in their embassy to obtain a birth certificate.  To be considered, these embassy birth certificates must be authenticated by the Saudi MOFA.

 

Death Certificates

Available

Fees: Varies

Document Name: Death Certificate / Death Certificate for Non-Saudis

Issuing Authority: Ministerial Agency for Civil Affairs, Ministry of Interior

Special Seal(s)/Color/Format: Civil Affairs Seal; Color white/blue

Issuing Authority Personnel Title: Varies

Registration Criteria: Police report, burial letter from the cemetery, identification documents

Procedure for Obtaining: Request from the Ministerial Agency for Civil Affairs in district of residence. Requester must provide:  Ministry of Interior Police Report, burial letter from the cemetery, and identification documents. Appointment can be made online: moi.gov.sa

Certified Copies Available: Certified copies by Sharia Court are available (see below sections).

Alternate Documents: There are no alternate documents

Exceptions: None

Comments: None

Marriage, Divorce Certificates

Marriage Certificates

Available:  Marriages in Saudi Arabia are conducted in accordance with Sharia (Islamic) law.

Fees: There are no fees

Document Name: Marriage Certificate/ Marriage Certificate for Non-Saudis/ Marriage Contract

Issuing Authority:  Sharia courts.  Sharia courts fall under the Ministry of Justice.

Special Seal(s)/Color/Format:  There are two main documents to consider: the marriage certificate and the marriage contract.  The marriage contract deals with arrangements to include dowries, names of witnesses, and other legal details of the marriage.  The marriage certificate is a simplified document without the financial details.  Either are acceptable documents for immigration purposes.  The marriage certificate is a small booklet with a green cover.  The marriage contract is a document, currently issued on A4 letterhead.  A Saudi-issued marriage contract has the Ministry of Justice logo (a small picture of a book) in the top margin.  Older versions of the marriage contract are printed on oversize stock paper (approximately 11x28 size).  Non-Saudi Sharia Court marriages may be recorded with different documents (see exceptions).

Issuing Authority Personnel Title: Sharia Court, Ministry of Justice. Islamic weddings are performed by a judge.     

Registration Criteria: In accordance with Islamic laws, two witnesses must be present at the marriage.

Procedure for Obtaining:  Sharia courts issue marriage and divorce certificates.  Every district in Saudi Arabia has its own Sharia Court.   Depending on the size of the court in that district, there may be a Personal Affairs Office under the Sharia Court which deals with marriage certificates.

Certified Copies Available:  Contact the Sharia Court by phone or E-mail.

Alternate Documents:  Authenticated copies of the certificate are available, provided the requester presents to the court a copy of the original document.  These authenticated copies are acceptable for immigration purposes.  Once the Sharia Court verifies the copy with their records, the judge will stamp the document with his seal.  The seal’s pattern and color vary.

Exceptions:  Only the Saudi government is authorized to create legally-binding marriages that are valid for immigration purposes.  In the cases of third country nationals who get married outside of a Sharia Court in Saudi Arabia,  that marriage must be endorsed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.  There are MOFA offices located in most major cities.  For example, a third country national who performs his/her wedding ceremony at his/her country’s embassy in Saudi Arabia must have their wedding certificate and/or marriage contract endorsed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.  The Ministry of Foreign Affairs will affix a small stamp with two crossed sabers and a tree on it when they endorse the document.

Of note, under Sharia law in Saudi Arabia, women are not permitted to remarry after the death of their husbands until four months and ten days have elapsed.

Comments:  If a copy of the original document cannot be presented, the court can only state it has confirmed details of the marriage or divorce based on its records.  This would be acceptable for immigration purposes.

 

Divorce Certificates

Available: Divorces are conducted in accordance with Sharia (Islamic) law.

Fees: Varies

Document Name: Divorce Deed

Issuing Authority: Sharia courts

Special Seal(s)/Color /Format: Saudi-issued divorce certificates come from the Ministry of Justice and bear a court seal. The document is issued on A4 letterhead with the Ministry of Justice logo (small book symbol) on the top.  Older versions of the divorce certificate are printed on oversize stock paper (approximately 11x28 in size).   

Issuing Authority Personnel Title: Ministry of Justice Clerk and/or Judge

Registration Criteria: Both parties or their representative must attend in person and deliberate after the initial oral divorce pronouncement by the husband is made.

Procedure for Obtaining: Sharia courts issue marriage and divorce certificates.  Every district in Saudi Arabia has its own Sharia Court.   Depending on the size of the court in that district, there may be a Personal Affairs Office under the Sharia Court which deals with the divorce certificates.

Certified Copies Available:  Requester should contact the Sharia Court by phone or online.

Alternate Documents:  Authenticated copies of the certificate are available, provided the requester presents the court a copy of the original document.

Exceptions:   Divorces conducted outside of Saudi Sharia Courts (such as at a foreign embassy or consulate) may have a different appearance. However, a divorce conducted outside of the Saudi Sharia courts (for a marriage carried out within Saudi Arabia) must be endorsed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to be legal for immigration purposes.  A Saudi official will place a stamp on the document with two crossed sabers and a tree.

Comments:  If a copy of the original document cannot be presented, the court can only state it has confirmed details of the marriage or divorce based on its records.  To be acceptable for immigration purposes, there are some additional criteria depending on the type of divorce.  The first set of criteria applies to the talaq type of Islamic divorce.  Talaq is the unilateral pronouncement by a man that he divorces his wife.  Typically, these types of divorces are identifiable in the divorce document by the phrase “talaq, talaq, talaq,” or use of the modifier “revocable” in the divorce contract. If the husband pronounces “talaq” the divorce is valid, but revocable for a period of three menstrual cycles (iddah).  Officially, this period of time corresponds to 90 days.  If he says “talaq” privately, the divorce is still valid, but witnesses are required to authenticate the divorce in writing.  During the iddah waiting period the parties can reconcile, which effectively revokes the divorce. Talaq divorces must specify both the registration date and its later authentication.  The registration date is when the divorce proceedings began (typically when the husband initially pronounces divorce).  The authentication date is when an official confirms that the iddah has passed and the divorce is both final and irrevocable.  If there is no authentication date on the document, then any subsequent marriage within the 90-day period of the registration date are not acceptable for immigration purposes.

Typically, Saudi courts will only issue divorce certificates after the iddah period has passed.  These divorce certificates will specify that the 90 day period has passed and the divorce is final.  However, this can vary based on the different grievances of both parties, how property was divided, etc.  In summary, divorce certificates that are generated in Saudi Arabia are acceptable for immigration purposes if they (1) demonstrate that both parties are informed of the divorce (2) are issued or endorsed by the Saudi government (3) and clearly show that the divorce is final/irrevocable.

Adoption Certificates

Unavailable: Adoption in Saudi Arabia is not legal.  In Islamic tradition, a surviving family member may be granted guardianship, but parentage cannot change.  Guardianship is not acceptable for immigration purposes.

Identity Card

For non-Saudis, residence cards (Iqamas) are typically arranged by the employer.  The employer becomes the sponsor, and the employee may then stand as a sponsor for his/her family members.

Police, Court, Prison Records

Criminal Record Certificate / Police Certificates

Available: All Saudi citizens and non-citizens currently residing in Saudi Arabia

Fees: No charge 

Document Name:  Criminal Record Certificate or Police Certificate 

Issuing Authority:  Ministry of Interior

Special Seal(s)/Color/Format: White paper with blue stamps/seals.

Issuing Authority Personnel Title: Ministry of Interior

Registration Criteria: Only Saudi citizens and non-citizens currently residing in Saudi Arabia can obtain a police certificate.  Saudi citizens outside of Saudi Arabia should contact the Saudi Embassy to inquire about the process of receiving a Criminal Record Certificate. Non-citizens not currently residing in the Saudi Arabia cannot obtain a police certificate.

Procedure for Obtaining:

Electronic Request for Criminal Record Certificate

Applicants can ask their employer to request a Criminal Record Certificate electronically on the Amen portal (Amen is the National Cyber Security Center portal). This service enables an employer to request and print an employee’s police certificate.

To benefit from this service:

  1. The applicant must have an active account in Absher (Absher is the official portal citizens and residents of Saudi Arabia use to access a variety of government services).
  2. The applicant and the employer must be in Saudi Arabia to access the Amen and Absher portals.
  3. The applicant must approve the request for a certificate via their account in Absher.
  4. The applicant must have previously had their fingerprints taken by the Ministry of Interior to complete the request for a certificate.

The Ministry of Interior suggests the use of the in-person process (below) if the certificate is for international use, since only certificates obtained in person can have Ministry of Foreign Affairs attestation.

 

In-Person Request for Criminal Record Certificate

Applicants may need to apply in-person for a criminal record certificate.  Some applicants need a request letter addressed to the Saudi authorities in order to apply for a Criminal Record Certificate.  If a request letter is required, applicants can obtain the letter from their country’s embassy/consulate.  The request letter contains the applicant’s name and an embassy or consulate’s seal and signature.  Upon receipt of the request letter, applicants must authenticate the document with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Office (every major city has a Ministry of Foreign Affairs Office).  Applicants are required to make an appointment with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs through their website. There is an authentication fee of 30 Saudi Riyals.

Next, applicants make an appointment through Absher (Absher is the official portal citizens and residents of Saudi Arabia use to access a variety of government services) to apply for a Criminal Record Certificate at the Crime Branch Division police station in their district for processing.  Applicants will need to bring their Saudi identification document (Saudi national ID for Saudi citizens or iqama for third country nationals) and if required, the letter from the embassy/consulate requesting the police clearance.  Police clearance certificates issued in Saudi Arabia are valid for one year.  

Applicants should check with the Crime Branch Division police station to determine if a request letter is required.
 
If required, applicants may obtain a request letter from their respective U.S. Mission office as follows.   

 

Contact information for the Ministry of Interior is as follows:

Telephone: 920020405

Email: info@moi.gov.sa

Customer Support Hours: 07:30 AM - 02:30 PM

Certified Copies: Certified copies are not available, but police departments can issue new certificates.

Alternate Documents: There are no alternate documents.

Exceptions:  Police clearances are unavailable for third country nationals who no longer reside in the Kingdom. 

Comments:  Police certificates will only confirm that ‘no charges’ exist against the applicant.  They will not provide details of the crime or the civil action.

 

Court/Prison Records

Unavailable

Military Records

Unavailable

Passports & Other Travel Documents

Types Available: Regular, Diplomatic, Special (Official)

Information regarding regular passports is available here: mofa.gov

Information regarding diplomatic and special passport is available here:

mofa.gov

Fees: Varies

Document Name: Passport (Jawaz Safr)

Issuing Government Authority: Ministry of Interior (Jawazat)

Special Seal(s)/Color/Format: Regular (Green) Diplomatic, Special (Dark green)

Issuing Authority Personnel Title: Ministry of Interior (Jawazat)

Registration Criteria:  Must be a Saudi Citizen holding a national identity card.  NOTE: In rare cases, a Saudi employer or friend who is well-connected at the Ministry of Interior can obtain a Saudi passport for a non-Saudi, usually from a nationality with onerous visa requirements, to facilitate his/her foreign travel.  These passports do not confer any citizenship benefits to the bearer, and if doubts exist about an individual’s Saudi citizenship, s/he should be asked to present his/her Saudi national ID card.

Additional information for regular passports is available here:  mofa.gov

Additional information for diplomatic and special passports is available here: mofa.gov

Procedure for Obtaining:  In the case of a lost or damaged passport, an applicant must report the loss within one week from the date of knowledge of the loss.  He or she must also provide either a police report in the case of a lost/stolen passport, or a civil defense report if the passport was destroyed in a fire.  Next, the applicant must create an appointment electronically via the following link: moi.gov

Guardians must be present for women or children under the age of 21, and married applicants of all ages must attend personally.  Everyone over the age of 15 must have a national identity card when a Saudi passport is issued to replace a loss.  Applicants must provide two photos 4cm×6cm white background (those over the age of 15 are preferred to be in Saudi national attire), and fill out the following form: gdp.gov.sa/sites/pgd/ar-SA/PassportServices/Forms/Pages/default.aspx.  Any applicant under the age of 15 must bring to the appointment their original family card and a paper copy of it.  The principle applicant or the guardian may collect the passport after issuing.

Alternate Documents: Saudis can travel with their Saudi national identity card to Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries without the Saudi passport.

Exceptions: None

Comments: None

Other Records

Not applicable

Visa Issuing Posts

Post Title: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (Embassy)

Address:
Unit 61307, APO AE 09803-1307

Phone Number:  +966-11-488-3800

Comments / Additional Information: None

Visa Services

Riyadh provides Immigrant Visa services for all of Saudi Arabia.  Nonimmigrant Visa Services are provided in Riyadh, Jeddah, and Dhahran.

Additional Information for Reciprocity

Although care has been taken to ensure the accuracy, completeness and reliability of the information provided, please contact the U.S. Embassy or Consulate where you plan to apply if you believe this information is in error or if you have further questions.