Steps to issue travel permits electronically for family members via Absher
As part of its ongoing efforts to streamline government procedures and enable citizens to complete their transactions with ease, the Absher e-platform has clarified the approved mechanism for issuing travel permits for family members. This service allows parents to issue and cancel travel permits for their unmarried sons and daughters under the age of 21 entirely electronically, without needing to visit passport offices.
Steps to issue travel permits via Absher
The platform indicated via its official account on the social networking site “X” that benefiting from this service requires following three simple and direct steps, which are:
- Log in to the beneficiary's account on the Absher platform.
- Select the “Family Members” icon from the main menu.
- Click on the “Travel Permits” option for family members and follow the instructions to complete the process.
Digital transformation and the Kingdom's Vision 2030
These advanced services are an integral part of Saudi Arabia's digital transformation strategy under Vision 2030. Through the "Absher" platform, the Ministry of Interior aims to automate government services and enhance performance efficiency, thus saving time and effort for citizens and residents. The platform has revolutionized the concept of government services, transforming them from traditional paper-based transactions to a fully integrated and secure digital environment.
Electronic Family Registry Services
The services offered by “Absher” are not limited to travel permits, but extend to include a wide range of civil status services, most notably family registry services that can be completed remotely, including:
- Issuance of a family record: A service dedicated to newlyweds to issue the document for the first time.
- Updating the family record: Adding newborns or modifying social data.
- Issuance of a replacement for a lost or damaged document: This allows you to request an alternative copy in case the original document is lost or damaged, with the possibility of delivering it to the national address.
To access these services, users can log in to the platform, select “My Services,” then “Civil Status,” and finally “Family Registry Services.” This technological advancement reflects the commitment of relevant authorities to improving quality of life and reducing congestion in government offices, thus reinforcing the Kingdom’s position as a leading nation in e-government at both the regional and international levels.
