Amid the comprehensive digital transformation adopted by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the Absher platform has emerged as one of the most prominent government electronic platforms aimed at simplifying the lives of citizens and residents. It enables the completion of hundreds of various transactions without the need to visit government offices or wait in long queues.

This practical guide presents you with the most prominent services offered by the platform, with a simple explanation of how to benefit from them, enabling you to manage your official affairs at the touch of a button.

Passport Services: From Issuance to Renewal

Passport services are among the most requested transactions on the Absher platform. Users can issue a new passport, renew an expired one, or even issue a replacement for a lost or damaged passport, all electronically. The steps are simple: log in to your account, select 'Passport Services,' choose the desired service, pay the fees online, and the passport will be delivered via Saudi Post to your registered address.

You can also inquire about the status of your passport application, download an electronic copy, as well as book appointments for issuing passports for children or updating personal information. All these services save you the trouble of going to passport offices and waiting for hours.

Traffic Services: Renewing the Vehicle Registration and Driver's License

In the traffic sector, the Absher platform offers a wide range of services that concern every driver. Most notably: renewing the vehicle registration (periodic inspection), which is now done entirely through the platform after completing the technical inspection at approved centers, without needing to visit the traffic department. It also allows renewing driver's licenses for men and women, paying and inquiring about traffic fines, and issuing an international driver's license.

Through the platform, you can also change the vehicle owner (transfer ownership) without a visit, issue replacement plates for damaged ones, and book appointments for driving tests for beginners. All these services are designed to save time and effort, allowing users to track their transactions around the clock.

Civil Affairs Services: Family Register and National ID

The Absher platform also includes civil affairs services that are particularly important for citizens. Through your account, you can issue and renew the family register, issue a national ID card for the first time or a replacement for a lost or damaged one, as well as update data such as the national address. All you need is to fill out the application online and choose the nearest office to receive the document after the specified period.

The platform also offers the service of inquiring about civil affairs transactions and booking appointments in advance to complete procedures that require personal attendance, such as issuing an ID for the first time for children or updating a photo, which organizes your time and reduces waiting.

Labor Services and General Inquiries

The Absher platform is not limited to the previous services; it also includes services from the Ministry of Labor, such as inquiring about exit and return visas, renewing them, and checking the validity of residence permits for expatriates. Establishments can also manage their workforce through separate accounts. These services facilitate residents and employers in following up on their status without visiting passport or labor offices.

Additionally, the platform provides services for inquiring about health insurance, municipal fines, reporting lost documents, and booking appointments with authorized embassies. All these services are available through the Absher electronic portal or smartphone app, making it an indispensable tool for every resident in the Kingdom.

In conclusion, the Absher platform represents a qualitative leap in Saudi government services, putting at users' fingertips the easiest ways to complete their official transactions quickly and securely. Whether you need to renew a passport, renew a vehicle registration, or issue a national ID, the platform saves you time and effort. Take advantage of these digital services and make them your constant companion in managing your official affairs.