Citizens and residents in Saudi Arabia can now access Absher electronic delegation for 23 distinct passport and residency procedures through the government portal. The General Directorate of Passports confirmed the list on its official X account, detailing various administrative transactions that users can assign to representatives, according to Okaz.
Residency and Dependent Services Available
The electronic authorization catalog includes multiple processes regarding resident identification cards. Users can delegate issuing a resident ID, renewing it, and receiving the physical card after printing. In addition, individuals can report the loss of a resident ID or passport through authorized representatives, while employers can submit notices regarding absentee workers.
Family sponsorship updates also form a major part of the service portfolio. Beneficiaries can add dependents, separate dependents, or convert a dependent into a head of household. Other administrative transactions include transferring services, updating personal data, and modifying registered professions without visiting branch offices in person.
Travel Documents and Visa Procedures
The system extends to critical travel management tasks for families and sponsored workers. Specifically, authorized delegates can issue or cancel travel permits for dependents, alongside managing entry and exit permissions. The platform supports issuing and canceling exit and re-entry visas, as well as final exit visas, which simplifies operational logistics for households and businesses aligned with Fintech and digital governance initiatives.
Furthermore, the list covers extending visit visas and registering individuals who left the country and did not return. Delegates can also handle national passport issuance, renewal, collection, and the verification of previous passports. Reporting lost or damaged Saudi passports is similarly supported under the updated framework.
Rules for Absher Electronic Delegation
Utilizing Absher electronic delegation requires both parties to fulfill specific regulatory criteria before processing transactions. The principal delegator and the authorized person must hold valid national identity cards or residency permits. Additionally, both accounts must be free of outstanding traffic violations, penalties, or financial restrictions relevant to the requested service.
Users retain full control over authorizations issued through their Absher Individuals accounts. Principals can view active delegations, track completed actions, or cancel existing permissions instantly online, maintaining robust oversight within the national cybersecurity framework.
Operational Impact on Government Services
By expanding self-service options, Absher electronic delegation reduces foot traffic at physical passport directorates across the Kingdom. This digital transition aligns with broader administrative automation goals by speeding up response times for routine civil requests. Consequently, beneficiaries can complete complex documentation securely through accredited representatives anytime.
