Saudi Arabia To Impose SR1,000 Fine For Delayed ID Renewals: Conditions And Process Explained
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Expats
The Saudi General Directorate of Passports has announced that expatriates who fail to renew their IDs on time will face fines starting three days after the ID’s expiration date.
Fines for Delayed Renewals
For the first instance of delay, a fine of 500 riyals will be imposed. If the renewal is delayed further, the penalty will increase to 1,000 riyals.
Renewal Process Through Absher
To streamline the renewal process, residents can use the Absher platform, which allows individuals to renew a resident’s ID for family members or domestic workers electronically.
How It Works
To renew an ID through Absher, follow these steps:
- Log in to the Absher Individuals platform using your username or ID number and password.
- After receiving a verification text message on your registered mobile number, access the main page of Absher services.
- Navigate to e-services, select Sponsor Services, and choose “Iqama Renewal” from the list.
- Review the service instructions, select the individual whose residency or ID is to be renewed, confirm the data, and complete the renewal process.
Conditions for Renewal
Several conditions must be met for the renewal to be processed:
- Pay the required fees for the desired period.
- Ensure there are no unpaid traffic violations registered against the beneficiary.
- Verify that the beneficiary’s passport is valid.
- The beneficiary should not be listed as absent from work.
- The beneficiary’s fingerprint and photo, as well as those of any family members over 6 years old, must be registered in the system.
- Each family member must have a separate passport; no family members should be listed in the beneficiary’s passport.
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