Saudi Arabia’s Jawazat has clarified whether residents need to pay a fee when their employer updates their passport information, while also explaining how establishments can report a lost resident identity through the Muqeem portal.
Does Updating a Resident’s Passport Information Require a Fee?
The General Directorate of Passports (Jawazat) in Saudi Arabia has clarified the fee applicable when an employer updates a resident’s passport information.
The clarification came in response to an inquiry submitted through the official Jawazat account on the X platform. A resident asked whether updating passport information through the employer would require payment of a fee.
Jawazat clarified that there is no fee for transferring or updating the resident’s passport information, according to its response to the inquiry.
Jawazat Passport Update for Saudi Residents
Keeping passport information updated is important for residents in Saudi Arabia, particularly after renewing or replacing a passport. Accurate passport details help ensure that the resident’s information remains properly recorded in the government systems.
Employers and establishments are responsible for completing the relevant procedures for their workers through the authorized electronic services when required.
Residents should also make sure that their new passport information is correctly reflected in their residency records to avoid potential administrative issues.
How to Report a Lost Resident Identity Through Muqeem
Jawazat has also explained the procedure establishments can follow to report a lost resident identity through the Muqeem portal.
The service allows establishments to report the loss of a resident’s identity electronically without relying on a lengthy manual procedure.
Steps to Report a Lost Resident Identity
Establishments can follow these steps through the Muqeem portal:
- Log in to the Muqeem portal.
- Search for the resident.
- Enter the resident’s ID number.
- Open the resident’s file.
- Select “Passport Services.”
- Select the option to report the loss of the resident identity.
Muqeem and Jawazat Electronic Services
Jawazat has continued to expand electronic services for residents and establishments through platforms such as Absher and Muqeem. These services cover several residency and passport-related procedures and are designed to reduce the need for visits to government offices.
Related Jawazat services have previously included electronic reporting of lost resident identities and other passport and residency procedures. Arab Local has also reported on the expansion of Jawazat’s electronic services through Absher and Muqeem.
What Residents Should Know About Passport Updates
- Passport information should be kept accurate and up to date.
- Employers may complete relevant passport information procedures for their resident workers through authorized platforms.
- According to the latest Jawazat clarification covered in this article, no fee is required for the transfer or update of passport information referenced in the inquiry.
- Establishments can report a lost resident identity through the Muqeem portal by following the specified electronic steps.
- Residents should retain their new passport and residency documents and ensure their information is correctly recorded.
Why Keeping Passport Information Updated Matters
A valid and correctly recorded passport is an important part of a resident’s official documentation in Saudi Arabia. Updating passport details when necessary can help keep residency records consistent and prevent discrepancies during government transactions.
For establishments managing expatriate employees, using the appropriate electronic services can also make passport and resident identity procedures faster and more convenient.
Conclusion
Jawazat has clarified that the passport information update referenced in the recent inquiry does not require a fee. The authority has also provided establishments with a six-step process for reporting a lost resident identity through Muqeem.
Residents and employers should rely on official Jawazat announcements and authorized electronic platforms for the latest requirements, procedures and service updates.
