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Please refer to the information regarding Umrah and Hajj on the website of the Consulate General of the UAE in Jeddah at the following link: Consulate General of the UAE in Jeddah
A. Obtain a birth certificate for the newborn from the relevant Saudi authorities, have the certificate authenticated by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and then have it authenticated by the Embassy of the UAE in Riyadh.
B. Submit an application for a Return Document for the newborn. The Return Document will be received via email.
Channels for Submitting an Application for a Return Document for a Newborn:
• The Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ smart application (UAE MOFA).
• The Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ official website: www.mofa.gov.ae
Required Documents:
1. A copy of the child’s birth certificate, duly authenticated by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Embassy of the UAE in Riyadh.
2. One personal photograph.
3. A copy of the father’s passport.
4. A copy of the mother’s passport.
5. A full copy of the Family Book.
6. A copy of the marriage certificate, duly authenticated by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Embassy of the UAE in Riyadh.
B. Submit an application for a Return Document for the newborn. The Return Document will be received via email.
Channels for Submitting an Application for a Return Document for a Newborn:
• The Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ smart application (UAE MOFA).
• The Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ official website: www.mofa.gov.ae
Required Documents:
1. A copy of the child’s birth certificate, duly authenticated by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Embassy of the UAE in Riyadh.
2. One personal photograph.
3. A copy of the father’s passport.
4. A copy of the mother’s passport.
5. A full copy of the Family Book.
6. A copy of the marriage certificate, duly authenticated by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Embassy of the UAE in Riyadh.
A. Go to the nearest police station and report the loss of the passport.
B. Apply for a Return Document due to the loss of an ordinary passport while abroad. The applicant will receive the Return Document via email.
Channels for Submitting an Application for a Return Document Due to Loss of Passport:
• The Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ smart application (UAE MOFA).
• The Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ official website: www.mofa.gov.ae
Required Documents:
Issuance of a Return Document Due to Loss of an Ordinary Passport:
1. A copy of the lost passport.
2. A copy of the passport loss report issued by the police.
3. One personal photograph.
B. Apply for a Return Document due to the loss of an ordinary passport while abroad. The applicant will receive the Return Document via email.
Channels for Submitting an Application for a Return Document Due to Loss of Passport:
• The Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ smart application (UAE MOFA).
• The Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ official website: www.mofa.gov.ae
Required Documents:
Issuance of a Return Document Due to Loss of an Ordinary Passport:
1. A copy of the lost passport.
2. A copy of the passport loss report issued by the police.
3. One personal photograph.
A. Apply for a Return Document due to the expiry of an ordinary passport while abroad. The applicant will receive the Return Document via email.
Channels for Submitting an Application for a Return Document Due to Passport Expiry Outside the UAE:
• The Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ smart application (UAE MOFA).
• The Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ official website: www.mofa.gov.ae
Required Documents:
1. A copy of the expired passport.
2. One personal photograph.
Channels for Submitting an Application for a Return Document Due to Passport Expiry Outside the UAE:
• The Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ smart application (UAE MOFA).
• The Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ official website: www.mofa.gov.ae
Required Documents:
1. A copy of the expired passport.
2. One personal photograph.
A. Apply for a Return Document due to damage to an ordinary passport. The applicant will receive the Return Document via email.
Channels for Submitting an Application for a Return Document Due to a Damaged Ordinary Passport:
• The Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ smart application (UAE MOFA).
• The Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ official website: www.mofa.gov.ae
Required Documents:
1. A copy of the damaged passport.
2. One personal photograph.
Channels for Submitting an Application for a Return Document Due to a Damaged Ordinary Passport:
• The Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ smart application (UAE MOFA).
• The Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ official website: www.mofa.gov.ae
Required Documents:
1. A copy of the damaged passport.
2. One personal photograph.
• There are no fees. The Return Document is issued free of charge.
• The Return Document is valid for seven days from the date of issuance.
Submit a passport renewal application through the website of the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security: icp.gov.ae
• Once the new passport arrives from the UAE, the Embassy will contact the citizen to collect it.
• Once the new passport arrives from the UAE, the Embassy will contact the citizen to collect it.
Applications for a “To Whom It May Concern” certificate can be submitted through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ website via the following link: To Whom It May Concern or through the UAE MOFA smart application.
Visit the website of the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security, select “Loss of Passport for a Resident Outside the UAE,” and submit the application.
• Obtain an Absence from Work Report from the Saudi Passports Department branch in the area where the family is residing in the Kingdom.
• Have the Absence from Work Report authenticated by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and then by the Embassy of the UAE in Riyadh.
• Contact the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security in the UAE and provide the Absence from Work Report issued by the Saudi Passports Department for the domestic worker in order to follow up on the necessary procedures, as she holds a UAE residence permit.
• Have the Absence from Work Report authenticated by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and then by the Embassy of the UAE in Riyadh.
• Contact the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security in the UAE and provide the Absence from Work Report issued by the Saudi Passports Department for the domestic worker in order to follow up on the necessary procedures, as she holds a UAE residence permit.
• You must visit the Passports Department in the relevant region of the Kingdom at least seven days before the visit visa expires to submit a request to extend its validity.
• The Embassy would like to remind citizens to ensure that the stay of domestic workers accompanying them does not exceed the validity period of their entry visa or residence visa, as this may result in a fine of up to SAR 50,000, imprisonment for up to six months, and deportation.
• The Embassy would like to remind citizens to ensure that the stay of domestic workers accompanying them does not exceed the validity period of their entry visa or residence visa, as this may result in a fine of up to SAR 50,000, imprisonment for up to six months, and deportation.
Travelers are required to declare any funds exceeding SAR 40,000 when entering or departing the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
• You may visit the emergency department of a government hospital to receive treatment free of charge. If you choose to visit a private hospital, you should contact your health insurance provider in advance to confirm whether emergency treatment expenses are covered.
• Please contact the emergency number for UAE citizens: 00971 80024.
• Please contact the emergency number for UAE citizens: 00971 80024.
• You are advised to contact your health insurance provider to inquire about the coverage of your health insurance outside the UAE.
• Yes, you must obtain vehicle insurance from an authorized insurance company.
• A valid external authorization from the vehicle owner authorizing the driver to use the vehicle is required when crossing the border. If you intend to transit through the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to other GCC countries, this must be explicitly stated in the authorization. You must also carry the original vehicle ownership document.
• Contact Najm through its mobile application or by phone or WhatsApp at +966 920000560.
• Contact Saudi Traffic if the other party does not have vehicle insurance by calling 993.
• Contact Saudi Traffic if the other party does not have vehicle insurance by calling 993.
• Visit the nearest police station to file a theft report.
• Call the emergency number for UAE citizens: 00971 80024.
• Call the emergency number for UAE citizens: 00971 80024.
• Please visit the Visit Saudi website for information about tourist destinations, events, and activities in the Kingdom: www.visitsaudi.com
• If the medication contains controlled drugs, you must obtain a clearance permit for personal use before traveling. The application can be submitted through the Controlled Drugs System (CDS) at the following link: cds.sfda.gov.sa
• To learn more about the steps for applying for the permit, please refer to the illustrative guide.
• To learn more about the steps for applying for the permit, please refer to the illustrative guide.
• If the quantity does not exceed 200 cigarettes, it is exempt from customs duties and taxes.
• If the quantity exceeds 200 cigarettes but is less than 2,400 cigarettes, it falls within the personal allowance and may be brought into the Kingdom, subject to the collection of customs duties and taxes on the entire quantity, provided that approval is obtained from the Saudi Food and Drug Authority.
• If the quantity exceeds 2,400 cigarettes, commercial importation procedures shall apply.
• For more information, please visit the website of the Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA). https://zatca.gov.sa/ar/RulesRegulations/Taxes/Pages/customs-individual/Travel-pages/Quantity-Tobaacco.aspx
• If the quantity exceeds 200 cigarettes but is less than 2,400 cigarettes, it falls within the personal allowance and may be brought into the Kingdom, subject to the collection of customs duties and taxes on the entire quantity, provided that approval is obtained from the Saudi Food and Drug Authority.
• If the quantity exceeds 2,400 cigarettes, commercial importation procedures shall apply.
• For more information, please visit the website of the Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA). https://zatca.gov.sa/ar/RulesRegulations/Taxes/Pages/customs-individual/Travel-pages/Quantity-Tobaacco.aspx
• Vehicles registered in GCC countries must not remain in the Kingdom for more than 90 days within any 365-day period to avoid traffic violations and the penalties prescribed under the Traffic Law. An extension request may be submitted to the Ministry of Interior before the permitted period expires.
• Please refer to the link below to apply for the service “Permit for the Return of Camels and Grazing Livestock Owned by Non-Saudis,” available through the website of the Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia: naama.sa
• Please contact vehicle recovery and roadside assistance services through the following mobile applications: Azhalha, Marni, and Al-Satha.
• Please call the emergency hotline for UAE citizens at 00971 80024.
• Please contact Saudi Road Security at 996.
• Please call the emergency hotline for UAE citizens at 00971 80024.
• Please contact Saudi Road Security at 996.
• Please call the emergency hotline for UAE citizens at 00971 80024.
• Please provide the Embassy with the following:
1. A letter from the deceased’s family requesting the repatriation of the deceased’s body to the UAE.
2. A copy of the deceased’s passport and Emirates ID.
3. A copy of the medical report and death notification.
• The Embassy will coordinate with the relevant Saudi authorities to facilitate the procedures for repatriating the deceased’s body to the UAE.
• Please provide the Embassy with the following:
1. A letter from the deceased’s family requesting the repatriation of the deceased’s body to the UAE.
2. A copy of the deceased’s passport and Emirates ID.
3. A copy of the medical report and death notification.
• The Embassy will coordinate with the relevant Saudi authorities to facilitate the procedures for repatriating the deceased’s body to the UAE.
• Please provide the Embassy with the following:
1. A letter from the deceased’s family requesting that the deceased’s body be buried in the Kingdom.
2. A copy of the deceased’s passport and Emirates ID.
3. A copy of the medical report and death notification.
• The citizen will be provided with a letter from the Embassy stating that there is “no objection to the burial of the deceased in Saudi Arabia.”
1. A letter from the deceased’s family requesting that the deceased’s body be buried in the Kingdom.
2. A copy of the deceased’s passport and Emirates ID.
3. A copy of the medical report and death notification.
• The citizen will be provided with a letter from the Embassy stating that there is “no objection to the burial of the deceased in Saudi Arabia.”
Please visit the website of the Consulate General of the United Arab Emirates in Jeddah using the following link: Consulate General of the UAE in Jeddah
You will be provided with a driving license verification request form to complete and submit to the Embassy, along with the required documents: a copy of both sides of the UAE-issued driving license and a copy of your passport.
Please visit the Ministry of Interior’s website using the link below to apply for and attest your Police Clearance Certificate: Services Guide | Ministry of Interior Services.
A: The Embassy is authorized only to accept visa applications for holders of non-ordinary passports (diplomatic, special, service, and mission passports) of diplomatic missions, representations, and international organizations accredited in the country of residence, subject to the submission of the following documents:
• A diplomatic note issued by the diplomatic mission stating the purpose of the visit, duration of stay, and expected date of entry into the United Arab Emirates.
• A fully completed and clearly filled-out visa application form, duly signed (preferably typed).
• A recent, clear, color passport-size photograph with a white background.
• A scanned color copy of the passport, which must be valid for more than six (6) months.
• A color copy of the outer cover of the passport showing the type of passport.
• A copy of a valid residence card (diplomatic ID card).
For holders of ordinary passports, please visit the link below to check whether you are required to obtain a visa in advance to enter the United Arab Emirates: Visa Exemptions for Non-Citizens
• A diplomatic note issued by the diplomatic mission stating the purpose of the visit, duration of stay, and expected date of entry into the United Arab Emirates.
• A fully completed and clearly filled-out visa application form, duly signed (preferably typed).
• A recent, clear, color passport-size photograph with a white background.
• A scanned color copy of the passport, which must be valid for more than six (6) months.
• A color copy of the outer cover of the passport showing the type of passport.
• A copy of a valid residence card (diplomatic ID card).
For holders of ordinary passports, please visit the link below to check whether you are required to obtain a visa in advance to enter the United Arab Emirates: Visa Exemptions for Non-Citizens
A: Saudi residents whose residence permits indicate a profession and an employer may apply for an entry visa through the website of the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security (ICP): https://smartservices.icp.gov.ae
How to create an account:
Select Individual Services → Create an Individual Account.
Alternatively, you may apply through the website of the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs – Dubai (GDRFA Dubai):
https://smart.gdrfad.gov.ae
Steps to create an account:
Select Individuals → Register Now → Register using Email.
*Select Entry Permit for GCC Residents.
How to create an account:
Select Individual Services → Create an Individual Account.
Alternatively, you may apply through the website of the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs – Dubai (GDRFA Dubai):
https://smart.gdrfad.gov.ae
Steps to create an account:
Select Individuals → Register Now → Register using Email.
*Select Entry Permit for GCC Residents.
A: Domestic helpers or similar workers, such as private drivers, domestic nannies, home nurses, etc., as well as any person directly sponsored by a Saudi citizen under personal sponsorship (such as a spouse, son, daughter, or companion), must apply for an entry visa through the Federal Authority’s website well in advance using the following link: https://smartservices.icp.gov.ae
Visa Application Process:
Go to the link, then select General Services → GCC Citizens → Visa – GCC – Companions of GCC Citizens – Issue Visa. The traveler must be accompanied by the sponsor.
Alternatively, you may apply through the website of the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs – Dubai using the following link: https://smart.gdrfad.gov.ae
Select Individuals → Register Now → Register using Email.
*Select Entry Permit for Companions of GCC Citizens, provided that the traveler is accompanied by the sponsor.
Visa Application Process:
Go to the link, then select General Services → GCC Citizens → Visa – GCC – Companions of GCC Citizens – Issue Visa. The traveler must be accompanied by the sponsor.
Alternatively, you may apply through the website of the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs – Dubai using the following link: https://smart.gdrfad.gov.ae
Select Individuals → Register Now → Register using Email.
*Select Entry Permit for Companions of GCC Citizens, provided that the traveler is accompanied by the sponsor.
A: Those who do not hold a GCC residence permit may apply for a tourist visa through airlines such as Etihad Airways or Emirates, travel agencies and tour operators, or hotels. Once the visa is obtained, they can travel directly to the UAE.
A spouse sponsored by their spouse would like to visit the United Arab Emirates alone. How can they obtain a visa?
A: Individuals who do not have an independent profession and employer listed on their residence permit, such as a husband, wife, son, daughter, student, companion, etc., may apply for a tourist visa through airlines such as Etihad Airways or Emirates, travel agencies and tour operators, or hotels.
A: Individuals who do not have an independent profession and employer listed on their residence permit, such as a husband, wife, son, daughter, student, companion, etc., may apply for a tourist visa through airlines such as Etihad Airways or Emirates, travel agencies and tour operators, or hotels.
A: Transit visas can only be arranged through the UAE’s national airlines, Etihad Airways and Emirates. Travelers must apply for and obtain the transit visa before traveling.
A: You can apply through the website of the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security (ICP): https://smartservices.icp.gov.ae
Application Process:
Go to the website, then select General Services → Truck Drivers.
Application Process:
Go to the website, then select General Services → Truck Drivers.
A: You may apply for a permit for residents who have stayed outside the UAE for an extended period through the Federal Authority’s website.
Application Process:
Go to the website, then select General Services → Residents Staying Outside the UAE.
Application Process:
Go to the website, then select General Services → Residents Staying Outside the UAE.
A: You can return to the UAE by applying for the Lost Passport Outside the UAE service through the Federal Authority’s website: https://smartservices.icp.gov.ae
Application Process:
Go to the website, then select General Services → Residents Staying Outside the UAE.
Application Process:
Go to the website, then select General Services → Residents Staying Outside the UAE.
A: For information about multiple-entry visas, residence permits, or any other inquiries, please visit the website of the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security (ICP) using the link below to explore the different types of visas and residence permits, as well as all other available services: https://smartservices.icp.gov.ae
A: The original document must first be attested by the Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs. You must then submit an attestation application and pay the applicable fee through the website or smart application of the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs, using the Document Attestation service. You must then submit the original document to a VFS Global service center, or choose to have the original document collected from the customer’s location when submitting the application. Please visit the following link to submit your attestation application: Attestation Services https://www.mofa.gov.ae/ar-ae/services/attestation
A: Once the payment has been completed, a confirmation email will be sent to the email address registered with the application. The email will provide instructions from the service provider on where to submit the original document, either by delivering it to the designated service center or by arranging for it to be collected by the courier service.
A: The fees vary depending on the type of document. The attestation fee for a personal document is AED 300, while the attestation fee for a commercial document is AED 2,150, in addition to the service provider’s fees.
Please note that digital attestation includes attestation by the UAE Embassy in Riyadh and the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
For more information about the applicable fees, please visit the following link: Attestation Services Guide .
https://www.mofa.gov.ae/ar-ae/services/forms/attestations-guide
A: The attestation fee is AED 150 per document.
A: The original document must be submitted, and it must be attested by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia or by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the United Arab Emirates.
A: You can submit an attestation application through the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs website and select the document collection option “From My Location.” The service provider will collect the document, complete the attestation process, and return it to the customer.
A: Yes. Each document must be submitted as a separate application, with a maximum of three transactions per application.
A: Documents issued outside the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia cannot be attested by the Embassy. The attestation procedures must be completed through the UAE Embassy in the country where the document was issued.
A: The service provider’s fee is added to the standard attestation fee. The total amount payable will be displayed before completing the payment.
A: If the application is rejected, the attestation fee will be refunded automatically in accordance with the applicable procedures. However, the service provider’s fee is non-refundable.
A: Yes. You can request to cancel the application through your account by selecting the “Cancel Application” option. The fees will be refunded in accordance with the applicable terms and conditions.
A: For the document to be recognized in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, it must be attested by the Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
(Digital attestation includes attestation by the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the UAE Embassy in Riyadh.)
(Digital attestation includes attestation by the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the UAE Embassy in Riyadh.)
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