Passport Control at King Khalid Airport Arrests Two Afghan Nationals Attempting Illegal Entry

2026-07-05T18:14:40.957Z

The General Directorate of Passports arrested two Afghan nationals for attempting to enter the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia illegally via the passport control at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh. The competent authorities completed the statutory procedures against them, as part of the Passports Directorate's efforts to combat infiltration attempts and violations of residence regulations.

The General Directorate of Passports, represented by the Passports Directorate of Riyadh Region, arrested two Afghan nationals who attempted to enter the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia illegally via the terminals of King Khalid International Airport.

The Passports Directorate of Riyadh Region stated that its personnel uncovered the attempted fraud during routine inspection procedures at the air terminals, and the two expatriates were referred to the competent authorities to complete the statutory procedures against them in accordance with the applicable regulations.

Saudi Passports continues to intensify its oversight efforts at international ports, as part of an integrated system to enhance border security and uphold the sovereignty of regulations.