Passport And Miscellaneous Services

Overview

Passport to a child who is Minor is issued for 5 years up to attaining 18 years. Minors between the age of 15 and 18 have the option to apply for a full validity passport (ten years) by payment of fees as applicable for issue of passports to persons above 18 years of age. If passport is renewed after 3 years from the date of expiry, a sworn affidavit is to be filled along with the application.

Please make a note, personal presence of the applicant along with Father and Mother (both parents) at the Application Centre is mandatory for submission.

Tatkaal Facility:

Tatkaal Service (same day delivery) can be availed provided the applicant is eligible for that service. This service is available only in Riyadh-Um Al Hammam Centre and Jeddah – Hail Street Centre. This service can be availed of by paying an additional fee in addition to the normal fee.

Applicant may visit without prior appointment on any working day (Sunday – Thursday) between 09:00 am to 12:30 pm.

Application Fees

Below Eighteen Years of Age

For issue of ordinary fresh passport or reissue of passport of 36 pages for minors below eighteen years of age with validity of five years or till the minor attains the age of eighteen years, whichever is earlier. Minors between the age of 15 and 18 have the option to apply for a full validity passport (ten years) by payment of fees as applicable for issue of passports to persons above 18 years of age.

Note: In addition to the above fee, Indian Community Welfare Fund (ICWF) fee of SAR 8 (per document) is applicable. 

VFS service fee SAR 13/- (Exclusion of 15% VAT)

Documents Required

1. Original Passport (including subsequent additional booklet/s/passport if any).
2. Dully Filled online Passport Application Form
3. Digital and a hard copy of recent photograph as per ICAO guidelines
4. Photocopy of Valid Iqama of the child and both parents.
5. Photocopy of Passport of the Child and Parents. (first two and last two pages and all pages of observations, if any, made by Passport Issuing Authority)
6. Note: If passport is renewed after 3 year from the date of expiry, the application must be filled in as "Fresh" passport, supported by a Sworn Affidavit explaining the circumstances and the reasons for the late renewal and a declaration to be signed stating the applicant has not applied for any other nationality during the expired period.
7. Copy of valid Iqama (original to be shown for verification). A copy of printout showing validity of Iqama from Ministry of Interior website (https://www.moi.gov.sa/wps/vanityurl/en/ps/pps/query-iqama-expiry-service) may also be submitted.
8. Personal presence of the applicant with Father and Mother (both parents) at the Application Centre is a must.

Processing Time

In normal course, on the 5th working day from the date of submission of application or on date of delivery as printed in the acknowledgement receipt. Passport issuance cases where PISON or PAC check reveals the existing passport as IMPOUNDED/REVOKED, applicant falling under Prior Approval Category (PAC), PVR Adverse, PVR Incomplete require thorough scrutiny and processing of these cases need great deal of efforts on the part of dealing hand as he has to do protracted correspondence with the PIAs to obtain clearance for such cases.

Passport applied under TATKAAL Scheme are normally given the SAME DAY.

Photo Specifications

Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India has introduced Global Passport Seva Version 2.0 in Saudi Arabia effective from 24 October 2025. In line with the same ICAO compliant photographs are required for submission of Passport applications.

Kindly follow the document below for more photograph details.

Photograph Guidance

Download Form

Online Passport Application Form

Note:- Signatures are required to affixed before the Submission Officer of VFS.

ANNEXURE H

Overview

Application for issuing new passport in lieu of lost passport can be submitted. An applicant has the option to apply for an ordinary passport booklet of 36 pages or a Jumbo passport booklet of 60 pages of ten year validity. The applicant should submit the application in person for identification.

Application Fees

For replacement of ordinary passport in lieu of Lost or Stolen passport.

Note: In addition to the above fee, Indian Community Welfare Fund (ICWF) fee of SAR 8 (per document) is applicable. 

VFS service fee SAR 13/- (Exclusion of 15% VAT)

Documents Required

Jeddah jurisdiction

1. Dully filled online Passport Application Form
2. Form No.12
3. Personal Particulars Form
4. Duly signed Sworn Affidavit declaring relationship with a foreign national spouse/parents or of any other nationality if applied by the applicant
5. Digital and a hard copy of recent photograph as per ICAO guidelines

6. Passport and Iqama Copy
   If Iqama is not valid then an undertaking from Sponsor is required, stating that the sponsor undertakes to renew his employee’s Iqama once passport is ready (in that case a 2 YEAR SVP will only be issued).

7. Letter from the Sponsor – Authorized English translation if original document in Arabic.
8. Report of Loss to Police or Jawazzat (Dept. of Passports) – Authorized English translation if original document in Arabic
9. Extract from Jawazzat Computer reg Applicant’s passport details – with an authorized English translation
10. Notice in local newspaper regarding loss of passport – with an authorized English translation if not published in English

Contact Landline and/or Mobile Number of the applicant should be taken invariably

Riyadh Jurisdiction

Requirements for passport in lieu of LOST/STOLEN passports

1. Online Passport Application Form
2. Annexure F- Affidavit for a passport in lieu of lost/damaged passports
3. Duly signed Sworn Affidavit declaring relationship with a foreign national spouse/parents or of any other nationality if applied by the applicant
4. Jawazat/Police Report for loss of passport along with its authorised English legal translation.
5. Jawazat printout of Iqama details/residency status along with its authorised English legal translation.
6. Sponsor's letter with an authorized English translation, if not in English.
7. Digital and a hard copy of recent photograph as per ICAO guidelines
8. Photocopy of Passport (first two and last two pages and all pages of observations, if any, made by Passport Issuing Authority)
9. Copy of valid Iqama (original to be shown for verification).  A copy of printout showing validity of Iqama from Ministry of Interior website (https://www.moi.gov.sa/wps/vanityurl/en/ps/pps/query-iqama-expiry-service) may also be submitted.

Processing Time

In normal course 30 working days from the date of submission of the Application.. Passport issuance cases where PISON or PAC check reveals the existing passport as IMPOUNDED/REVOKED, applicant falling under Prior Approval Category (PAC), PVR Adverse, PVR Incomplete require thorough scrutiny and processing of these cases need great deal of efforts on the part of dealing hand as he has to do protracted correspondence with the PIAs to obtain clearance for such cases.

Photo Specifications

Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India has introduced Global Passport Seva Version 2.0 in Saudi Arabia effective from 24 October 2025. In line with the same ICAO compliant photographs are required for submission of Passport applications.

Kindly follow the document below for more photograph details.

Photograph Guidance

Download Form

Online Passport Application Form

Note:- Signatures are required to affixed before the Submission Officer of VFS.

Overview

Application for issuing new passport in lieu of damaged passport can be submitted. An applicant has the option to apply for an ordinary passport booklet of 36 pages or a Jumbo passport booklet of 60 pages of ten-year validity. The applicant should submit the application in person for identification

Application Fees

For replacement of ordinary passport in lieu of damaged passport.

Note: In addition to the above fee, Indian Community Welfare Fund (ICWF) fee of SAR 8 (per document) is applicable. 

VFS service fee SAR 13/- (Exclusion of 15% VAT)

Documents Required

Jeddah jurisdiction

1. Dully filled online Passport Application Form
2. Form No.12
3. Iqama and Passport Copy
4. Duly signed Sworn Affidavit declaring relationship with a foreign national spouse/parents or of any other nationality if applied by the applicant
5. Digital and a hard copy of recent photograph as per ICAO guidelines
6. Extract from Jawazzat (Dept. of Passports) mentioning applicant’s passport details – with an authorized English translation

If Iqama is not valid then an undertaking from Sponsor is required, stating that the sponsor undertakes to renew his employee’s Iqama once passport is ready (in that case a 2 YEAR SVP will only be issued).

Contact Landline and/or Mobile Number of the applicant should be taken invariably

Riyadh jurisdiction

Requirements for passport in lieu of DAMAGED passports

1. Online Passport Application Form.
2. Annexure F- Affidavit for a passport in lieu of lost/damaged passports
3. Duly signed Sworn Affidavit declaring relationship with a foreign national spouse/parents or of any other nationality if applied by the applicant
4. Sponsor's letter along with an authorised English translation, if not in English.
5. Digital and a hard copy of recent photograph as per ICAO guidelines
6. Original damaged Passport.
7. Photocopy of Passport (first two and last two pages and all pages of observations, if any, made by Passport Issuing Authority)
8. Copy of valid Iqama (original to be shown for verification).  A copy of printout showing validity of Iqama from Ministry of Interior website (https://www.moi.gov.sa/wps/vanityurl/en/ps/pps/query-iqama-expiry-service) may also be submitted.

Processing Time

In normal course 30 working days from the date of submission of the Application.. Passport issuance cases where PISON or PAC check reveals the existing passport as IMPOUNDED/REVOKED, applicant falling under Prior Approval Category (PAC), PVR Adverse, PVR Incomplete require thorough scrutiny and processing of these cases need great deal of efforts on the part of dealing hand as he has to do protracted correspondence with the PIAs to obtain clearance for such cases.

Photo Specifications

Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India has introduced Global Passport Seva Version 2.0 in Saudi Arabia effective from 24 October 2025. In line with the same ICAO compliant photographs are required for submission of Passport applications.

Kindly follow the document below for more photograph details.

Photograph Guidance

Download Form

Online Passport Application Form

Note:- Signatures are required to affixed before the Submission Officer of VFS.

	Form - 12
	Form - 13

Overview

Application for reissue (new booklet) of passport can be submitted if the final validity of the passport is less than one year. An applicant has the option to apply for an ordinary passport booklet of 36 pages (SR 299.95) or a Jumbo passport booklet of 60 pages (SR 391.95) of ten-year validity. The applicant should submit the application in person for identification.

However, if the passport is expired for more than three years, the application should be supported by Sworn Affidavit explaining the circumstances and the reasons for the late renewal.

Tatkaal Facility:

Tatkaal Service (same day delivery) can be availed provided the applicant is eligible for that service. This service is available only in Riyadh-Um Al Hammam Centre and Jeddah – Hail Street Centre and Dammam Centre.

Applicant may visit without prior appointment on any working day (Sunday – Thursday) between 09:00 am to 12:30 pm.

Application Fees

For issue of ordinary fresh passport or reissue of Passport  containing 36 pages having validity of ten years (also applicable to minors in the age group of fifteen to eighteen years)

Note: In addition to the above fee, Indian Community Welfare Fund (ICWF) fee of SAR 8 (per document) is applicable. 

VFS service fee SAR 13/- (Exclusion of 15% VAT)

Documents Required

• Online Passport Application Form.
• Duly signed Sworn Affidavit declaring relationship with a foreign national spouse/parents or of any other nationality if applied by the applicant
• Digital and a hard copy of recent photograph as per ICAO guidelines
• Original Passport (including subsequent additional booklet(s), if any).
• Photocopy of Passport (first two and last two pages and all pages of observations, if any, made by Passport Issuing Authority)
• Copy of valid Iqama (original to be shown for verification). A copy of printout showing validity of Iqama from Ministry of Interior website (https://www.moi.gov.sa/wps/vanityurl/en/ps/pps/query-iqama-expiry-service) may also be submitted.
• Personal presence of the applicant at the Application Centre is a must.
• Prescribed fees.
• In case of applying for a renewal of passport after an expiry of 3 years in Jeddah jurisdiction, application has to be supported with Form – 10 along with a birth certificate copy, address proof and a sworn affidavit explaining the reasons for late renewal.
• In case of change in personal particulars, please provide the details in an affidavit - Form – 9 while submitting your new application. (applicable in Jeddah jurisdiction)
• Inclusion/Deletion of spouse name - Marriage certificate attested by MEA is a must for addition/deletion of a spouse name. Effectively, Passport copy/ Aadhar copy will not be accepted as a valid proof for this purpose. (applicable if applying in Jeddah jurisdiction)

Processing Time

In normal course, on the 5th working day from the date of submission of application or on date of delivery as printed in the acknowledgement receipt. Passport issuance cases where PISON or PAC check reveals the existing passport as IMPOUNDED/REVOKED, applicant falling under Prior Approval Category (PAC), PVR Adverse, PVR Incomplete require thorough scrutiny and processing of these cases need great deal of efforts on the part of dealing hand as he has to do protracted correspondence with the PIAs to obtain clearance for such cases.

Passport applied under TATKAAL Scheme are normally given the SAME DAY.

Photo Specifications

Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India has introduced Global Passport Seva Version 2.0 in Saudi Arabia effective from 24 October 2025. In line with the same ICAO compliant photographs are required for submission of Passport applications.

Kindly follow the document below for more photograph details.

Photograph Guidance

Download Form

Online Passport Application Form

Note:- Signatures are required to affixed before the Submission Officer of VFS.

Overview

The birth of every child born in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to Indian parent(s) is required to be registered with the Consulate General of India, Jeddah or Embassy of India, Riyadh depending upon areas of jurisdiction.

The birth of a child in Jeddah, Abha, Al Baha, Bisha, Jizan, Makkah, Madinah, Najran, Tabuk, Taif, Yanbu, Qunfudah and nearby areas, in the Western provinces of KSA is required to be registered with the Consulate within one year of the birth.

The birth of a child in Riyadh, Dammam, Jubail, Hofuf, Al Jouf, Buraidah, Qurayat, Hafr-al-Batin, Al Khafji, Wadi-al-Dawaser, Arar, Rafha and nearby areas, in the Northern/eastern provinces of KSA is required to be registered with the Embassy within one year of the birth.

A copy of the Extract from Birth certificate is issued by the Consulate/ Embassy to the child after registering his/her name as an Indian national and a separate Passport is issued to the newborn baby.

Every child who is born to Indian parent(s) in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is issued a separate passport. It is not possible to include the child’s name in the passport of mother/father.

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Tatkaal Facility:

Tatkaal Service (same day delivery) can be availed provided the applicant is eligible for that service. This service is available only in Riyadh-Um Al Hammam Centre and Jeddah – Hail Street Centre. This service can be availed of by paying an additional fee over the normal fee. Please click on the application fee tab to know the fee details.

Applicants submitting under Tatkaal may visit without prior appointment on any working day (Sunday – Thursday) between 09:00 am to 12:30 pm.

Application Fees

For issue of ordinary fresh passport of 36 pages for New Born Baby with Birth Registration.

Note: In addition to the above fee, Indian Community Welfare Fund (ICWF) fee of SAR 8 (per document) is applicable. 

VFS service fee SAR 13/- (Exclusion of 15% VAT)

Documents Required

Riyadh Jurisdiction

1. Request for registration of birth of child born abroad under section 4(1) of the Citizenship Act (Form) or on the website https://indiancitizenshiponline.nic.in/.
2. Birth registration obtained from the website to be duly attested by the Indian Consular before applying for a new born passport.
3. Passport Application Form duly signed by both parents (child’s thumb impression should be affixed in the signature box) – left thumb for male & right thumb for female..

4. Annexure D must be signed by both parents, and the physical presence of at least one parent is required at the time of application submission. The attending parent must bring the original passports of both parents. If the father is present with the mother’s original passport, the newborn and mother do not need to be present.

   Alternatively, Annexure C is required in cases where there is a single parent or when the other parent is unavailable for reasons outlined in Paragraph III of the Annexure.

5. Undertaking for re-arrangement of name please fill and sign this form.
6. Undertaking of Parents to be signed by both the Parents.
7. Copy of Birth Registration Certificate issued by Directorate General of Civil Affairs along with an authorized English translation in original.
8. Birth Registration Certificate in Original.
9. Digital and a hard copy of recent photograph as per ICAO guidelines
10. Photocopy of both parents’ passports (original to be shown for verification).
11. Photocopy of both parents' Iqamas (original to be shown for verification).  A copy of printout showing validity of Iqama from Ministry of Interior website (https://www.moi.gov.sa/wps/vanityurl/en/ps/pps/query-iqama-expiry-service) may also be submitted.
12. A copy of marriage certificate of the parents.
13. At least one of the parents should have spouse's name endorsed in the passport.
14. Prescribed fees.

In case one of the parents happen to be a foreign national, a certificate from the Embassy of the foreign country stating that the child has not been registered as their citizen and not issued any passport, may also be submitted.

Late Registration of the birth of the child

The birth of the child is required to be registered with the Indian Embassy within one year of the birth. In case, the registration of the birth could not be done for any reasons, one of the parents of the minor may visit the Embassy and meet the consular officer with a request to register the birth detailing the reasons for not registering the birth on time, along with following documents.

1. Online registration of the birth of the child born abroad under section 4(1) of the Citizenship Act on the website https://indiancitizenshiponline.nic.in/.
2. A copy of the application submitted online for registration of child, duly attested by the consular officer.
3. Birth certificate issued by Ministry of Civil Affairs along with an authorised English translation in original.
4. Birth Registration Certificate in Original.
5. Photocopy of both parents’ passports (original to be shown for verification).
6. Photocopy of both parents' Iqamas (original to be shown for verification). A copy of printout showing validity of Iqama from Ministry of Interior website (https://www.moi.gov.sa/wps/vanityurl/en/ps/pps/query-iqama-expiry-service) may also be submitted.
7. A copy of marriage certificate of the parents.
8. At least one of the parents should have spouse's name endorsed in the passport.

Jeddah Jurisdiction

1. In case of a New Born Child (BRSP Cases) is born within the Jeddah jurisdiction, both parents are legal resident of the Kingdom and are present to submit the filled online Passport Application Form
2. Request for registration of birth of child born abroad under section 4(1) of the Citizenship Act (Form) or on the website https://indiancitizenshiponline.nic.in/.

3. Annexure D and Form No.22 must be signed by both parents. Additionally, both parents, along with their passports and the newborn child, must be physically present at the time of application submission.

   Alternatively:

   • Form No.23 is required if there is a single parent or if the other parent is unavailable for reasons mentioned in Paragraph III of the Annexure.
   • Annexure C is also applicable in cases where there is a single parent or when the other parent is unavailable for the same reasons.
4. Digital and a hard copy of recent photograph as per ICAO guidelines
5. In case one of the parent happens to be a foreign national, required Form No.24 and a No Objection certificate from the Embassy of the foreign country stating that the child has not been registered as their citizen and not issued any passport, may also be submitted. If other parent is a Saudi citizen required to fill only Form No. 24
6. Original birth registration certificate attested by MOFA along with the English translation should be produced while applying for a newborn passport.
7. Photocopy of both parents passports (original to be shown for verification).
8. Photocopy of both parents Iqama (original to be shown for verification).
9. Attested copy of the Marriage Certificate.
10. At least one of the parents should have spouse's name endorsed in the passport.
11. Prescribed fees.

Processing Time

In normal course, on the 5th working day from the date of submission of application or on date of delivery as printed in the acknowledgement receipt. Passport issuance cases where PISON or PAC check reveals the existing passport as IMPOUNDED/REVOKED, applicant falling under Prior Approval Category (PAC), PVR Adverse, PVR Incomplete require thorough scrutiny and processing of these cases need great deal of efforts on the part of dealing hand as he has to do protracted correspondence with the PIAs to obtain clearance for such cases.

Passport applied under TATKAAL Scheme are normally given the SAME DAY.

Photo Specifications

Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India has introduced Global Passport Seva Version 2.0 in Saudi Arabia effective from 24 October 2025. In line with the same ICAO compliant photographs are required for submission of Passport applications.

Kindly follow the document below for more photograph details.

Photograph Guidance

Download Form

The following forms are applicable in Riyadh Jurisdiction:

Online Passport Application Form

ANNEXURE H

The following forms are applicable in Jeddah Jurisdiction:

Online Passport Application Form

	FORM -22
	Form - 23
	Form - 24

Overview

It may be noted that issue of Emergency Certificate is intended for one way travel to India only and results in cancellation of existing passport of the holder. On arrival in India, he/she will have to contact the concerned Passport Issuing Authority in India for issue of new passport.Applicants intending to submit in Riyadh and Jeddah can approach the Embassy of India and Consulate General of India respectively. Applications for issue of Emergency Certificate are accepted in the Embassy/Consulate between 09:00 - 13:00 .

Locations other than Riyadh and Jeddah may contact the nearest Passport Application Centre

Application Fees

Fees: SR 57 + SR 8 (ICWF fees).

VFS Service Charge: Gratis

Documents Required

• Emergency Certificate Form (EA(P)-4.pdf)
• Letter from sponsor undertaking to get exit visa issued.
• Affidavit regarding Nationality
• Copy of Passport and Original Passport if available.
• Two (2) Identical recent passport size photographs.

Processing Time

Minimum 3 working days if submitted in locations outside Riyadh and Jeddah subject to Embassy approval.

Photo Specifications

Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India has introduced Global Passport Seva Version 2.0 in Saudi Arabia effective from 24 October 2025. In line with the same ICAO compliant photographs are required for submission of Passport applications.

Kindly follow the document below for more photograph details.

Photograph Guidance

Download Form

FOR RIYADH