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Alright, let’s talk about how I managed to get my hands on a Saudi Arabia passport online. It wasn’t a walk in the park, but I did it, and I’m here to spill the beans.

First things first, I had to find the right place to start. I went straight to that online passport registration form. Sounds official, right? Well, it is. After I landed on the page, I started filling out that form. You know, the usual stuff, name, date of birth, and all that jazz.

Next up, I needed a copy of my current passport. It is a must-have. I scanned mine. Made sure it was clear as day. You don’t want them squinting at some blurry image, do you?

• Attached a clear copy of my passport. Check.

Then, there’s the photo. Oh, the photo. It has to be recent, and there are rules. Size limits, and what not. I took mine at home, made sure it was the right size and all. Got it under 2 Mega Bytes. I am not really good at photography. My wife helped me a lot during the process.

• Attached a picture. Double-check.

I heard about something called Absher. Turns out, it’s an e-service thingy from their General Directorate of Passports. I figured I’d need it. I registered there to renew my family member’s passport. I’ve got a kid, and apparently, this is how you renew passports for the little ones under 10.

• Signed up for Absher. Boom. Done.

I learned that you can actually book an appointment online. For passports! Who knew? I picked a date, got a confirmation, and that was it. I didn’t have to go anywhere just yet.

I also had to submit an application. I found out where to send it and got that done. More forms, but hey, what’s a few more at this point?

• Submitted an application. In the bag.

Now, about the waiting time. They say it takes about 1-2 days to process an e-Visa and 3-4 weeks for the actual passport. I was mentally prepared for a wait. It is not a problem, I can do something else during that time.

Oh, and there’s this whole thing about having a valid Government ID. Good thing I had mine ready. You’d think that’s obvious, but you never know.

• Had a valid Government ID. You bet.

For the photo, they want you in Saudi dress. I got the clothes from a friend living in Riyadh, and I am lucky to have one. I borrowed the outfit and took the picture. Looked pretty legit if I do say so myself.

After all that, I hit the submit button. Sent my application and all the documents into the digital void. Then, the waiting game began.

After a few weeks, guess what? I got an email. My passport application was approved! I couldn’t believe it. It actually worked. I paid the fees, which, let me tell you, weren’t cheap. But hey, it’s a passport.

• Paid the fees. With a slight wince.

A few days later, a package arrived. And there it was. My brand-new Saudi Arabia passport. All done online, with a few hiccups but mostly smooth sailing.

Final Thoughts

So, there you have it. That’s how I got a Saudi Arabia passport online. It took some time, a bit of effort, and a few forms, but it’s doable. If I can do it, anyone can. Just follow the steps, make sure you’ve got all your documents in order, and be patient. It’s quite the process, but it works.