How to request a certificate on the Saudi Absher
The Saudi request has two doors: Absher for the logged-in holder (minutes), the in-person Ahwal Madaniyah with a wakala for everyone else. The kingdom is digital-first — but the counter exists and works, with the recent Saudi efficiency.
The kit
- The holder's Absher login — the express lane.
- Without it: the wakala (power of attorney) + the numbers (national ID/iqama).
- The Latin spelling per the passport — for international use.
Fees and timelines
Moderate riyals; digital issuance in hours-days, the counter in days. The Vision 2030 infrastructure shortened everything — modern Saudi timelines surprise.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the wakala drawn up?+
Saudi notaries (the digital najiz) or the kingdom's consulates abroad — its own format, in Arabic.
Arabic at the counter?+
Yes, with functional English in the cities — the local executor removes the doubt.
Informative content about request procedures. We do not cover citizenship or visa eligibility. Rules and amounts may change; always confirm before acting.