Passport Renewal in Saudi Arabia for Filipinos (2026)
Quick answer
A regular Philippine passport renewal in Saudi Arabia costs SAR 240. If you live under the Embassy in Riyadh, regular renewals are received only through VFS Global, in Riyadh or Al Khobar, or during Embassy outreach missions. If you live in the west or south, you renew at the Consulate General in Jeddah. Plan for 6 to 8 weeks before your new passport is ready.
What are the requirements?
The Riyadh Embassy lists these for an ePassport renewal:
- An appointment and personal appearance.
- Your original passport and a photocopy of the data page.
- The filled-in passport application form, without a photo. The Embassy takes your photo.
- For a lost passport: a report of loss from the Jawazat with an English translation, an affidavit of loss in English, and a copy of the lost passport or your PSA birth certificate.
For the documents most posts ask for, see passport renewal abroad.
How do you apply, step by step?
Online
1. Check which post covers your city
Riyadh for the central, eastern and northern regions, Jeddah for the west and south.
2. In the Riyadh area, book your slot with VFS Global in Riyadh or Al Khobar, or book an outreach slot through the Embassy's online appointment system
Walk-in
1. Bring your documents on your appointment day
Your photo and fingerprints are taken during encoding.
2. Check the encoded details before you sign
Your signature means the details are correct.
3. Pay SAR 240 in cash and keep the receipt
Without payment your passport is not printed.
4. Check the release list on your post's website, then claim your passport with the receipt and your old passport
How much does it cost?
| Item | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| ePassport renewal | SAR 240 | Riyadh and Jeddah |
| Lost ePassport | SAR 700 | SAR 600 plus SAR 100 for the affidavit |
| Lost green or maroon (MRP) passport | SAR 460 | SAR 360 plus SAR 100 for the affidavit |
| Passport extension | SAR 100 | Add SAR 40 to expedite |
| Travel document | SAR 120 | Add SAR 40 to expedite |
VFS Global may add its own service charge. The Riyadh Embassy does not take debit or credit cards.
How long does it take?
About 6 to 8 weeks after encoding. The Riyadh Embassy asks you to book at least 9 months before your passport expires, and to travel only with at least 9 months of validity left. A lost passport has a 15-working-day waiting period before approval.
Where to go
- VFS Global Riyadh: basement level, 2591 Al Hada District, beside the Courtyard Marriott Hotel, Riyadh.
- VFS Global Al Khobar: 7639 Mohammed Alfateh St., Al Rakah Al Janubiyah, Al Khobar.
- Consulate General in Jeddah: 4663 Fajr St., Al Rehab District 6, Jeddah. Consular hotline: +966 55 521 9614.
Frequently asked questions
I live in Dammam. Where do I renew?
The Eastern Province is under the Embassy in Riyadh. Renew at VFS Global in Al Khobar or in Riyadh.
My passport was used for Hajj or Umrah. Can I renew it in Jeddah?
Yes. The Consulate General in Jeddah renews Hajj and Umrah passports for SAR 240. If it was a short passport valid for only 6 months or 1 year, bring your birth certificate too. A 5-year passport does not need it.
My passport expires in two months and I must fly home urgently. What can I do?
Ask your post about an emergency extension. It is allowed once, for urgent reasons such as a death or medical emergency in the family, and you must apply for a new ePassport at the same time.
Can someone else collect my passport in Jeddah?
Yes. The Consulate accepts a representative with your signed authorization letter, your receipt and your old passport.
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