🛡️ Saudi Ministry of Interior Services Guide
Saudi Ministry of Interior is the government entity responsible for internal security, civil affairs, passports, traffic, civil defense, and emergency services in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
📋 About the Ministry
The Ministry of Interior provides a wide range of electronic services to citizens and residents through the Absher platform, in addition to field services through its various sectors.
👤 Civil Affairs Services
National ID Issuance and Renewal
- Online application through Absher platform
- Book appointment at Civil Affairs centers
- Pay fees online (free for first issuance and timely renewal)
- Receive ID from post office or Civil Affairs center
Civil Registry Services
- Birth registration
- Death certificate
- Marriage contract documentation
- Divorce documentation
- Family record issuance
- Family registry request
✈️ Passport Services
For Citizens
- Issue new passport (5 or 10 years)
- Renew passport
- Add newborns to passport
- Check passport validity
- Exit and re-entry visa application
- Report lost passport
For Residents
- Renew Iqama (residence permit)
- Issue final exit visa
- Issue exit re-entry visa (single or multiple)
- Transfer sponsorship
- Report worker absence
- Print Iqama
🚗 Traffic Services
Driving Licenses
- Issue new driving license
- Renew driving license (2, 5, or 10 years)
- Replace damaged or lost license
- Add new license category
- Replace international license with Saudi license
Vehicle Services
- Register new vehicle
- Renew vehicle registration
- Transfer vehicle ownership
- Replace vehicle plate
- Check traffic violations
- Pay traffic violations
- Book periodic inspection appointment
🚒 Civil Defense Services
Licenses and Permits
- Issue Civil Defense license for facilities
- Renew Civil Defense license
- Obtain safety certificate
- Event and gathering permit
- Inspection of fire suppression and alarm systems
Emergency Services
- Report fires: 998
- Unified emergency number: 911
- Rescue and firefighting
- Building evacuation in emergencies
📱 Absher Electronic Platform
Absher Platform is the unified electronic portal for Ministry of Interior services, enabling users to complete more than 200 electronic services.
How to Register in Absher
- Visit absher.sa or download Absher app
- Select "New User"
- Enter National ID or Iqama number
- Enter date of birth (Hijri)
- Create username and password
- Activate account via verification code sent to mobile
Key Absher Services
- Passport services (passport renewal, visas, residency)
- Traffic services (driving licenses, vehicle registration, violations)
- Civil Affairs services (national ID, records)
- General inquiries
- Book appointments
- Electronic payment
🚨 Emergency Services
Important Emergency Numbers
- 911 - Unified emergency number (in Makkah and Riyadh)
- 999 - Police (in other regions)
- 997 - Ambulance and Red Crescent
- 998 - Civil Defense
- 996 - Traffic
- 989 - Security Reports Center
📞 Contact & Support
⚠️ Important Notes
- Most services are available through Absher platform 24/7
- Verify document validity before submitting any request
- Some services require prior appointment booking
- For emergencies, call the unified numbers mentioned above