Indian Passport Renewal in Saudi Arabia 2026: Fees, Documents and VFS Steps

Last updated: 12 October 2026

Quick answer: Indian passport renewal in Saudi Arabia costs SAR 460 for a normal 36-page, 10-year passport, plus a compulsory SAR 8 ICWF fee and a SAR 13 VFS service fee, so about SAR 481 in total. Tatkal costs SAR 919 (about SAR 940 with charges). You fill the form online on the Global Passport Seva portal, book a slot at a VFS Global centre, and go in person with three 2 x 2 inch photos, your old passport and a copy of your valid Iqama.

Passport services for Indians in Saudi Arabia are handled by the Embassy of India, Riyadh (central, eastern and northern regions) and the Consulate General of India, Jeddah (western and southern regions). Both use VFS Global (M/s VFS GCC LLC) to receive applications and return passports. The fees below are the Embassy’s current table, which applies from the fee revision of 1 July 2026, checked on 12 October 2026.

How to Renew an Indian Passport in Saudi Arabia: Step by Step

1. Fill the online form. Go to the Global Passport Seva portal at mportal.passportindia.gov.in/gpsp, register, choose reissue of passport and complete the form. Print the filled form. A separate personal particulars form is not needed for online applications.
2. Book a VFS appointment. Book a slot on VFS Global’s India page for Saudi Arabia. Slots are limited, so book as soon as your form is ready.
3. Prepare your documents. Use the checklist in the next section. Missing photocopies are the most common reason for a second visit.
4. Go to the VFS centre in person. Personal presence is compulsory. Submit the documents, give biometrics and pay the fee and charges at the counter.
5. Collect the new passport. Passports are handed back at the same centre between 15:00 and 17:00 on working days, or by courier if you paid for it (SAR 45).

When You Can Renew

You can apply for reissue at any time within one year before your passport expires, or after it has expired. If it expired more than three years ago, you must also submit a sworn affidavit explaining the delay. You can also apply early if the visa pages are full or if you need to change details such as your name, spouse name or address.

Documents Required for Passport Renewal

• Printout of the online application form from the Global Passport Seva portal
• Three recent passport-size photographs, 2 x 2 inch, white background
• Original passport, including any additional booklet
• Photocopy of the passport: first two pages, last two pages and any observation pages
• Copy of your valid Iqama (show the original). You may also attach a printout of your Iqama validity from the Ministry of Interior website; see our Iqama expiry check guide.
• Sworn affidavit, only if the passport expired more than three years ago

For a change of name or spouse name, the Embassy also asks for proof such as a marriage certificate or a joint photo declaration, and a copy of the spouse’s passport or Aadhaar. Marriage or divorce documents issued in India must be attested by the State Home Department and the Ministry of External Affairs. Changes such as a parent’s name need prior approval from the Embassy; a change of address, adding a spouse’s name or splitting a name do not.

Indian Passport Renewal Fee in Saudi Arabia (2026)

These are the government fees in Saudi Riyals as listed by the Embassy of India, Riyadh and the Consulate General of India, Jeddah. The Tatkal fee already includes the normal fee.

The senior citizen rate is only for a fresh passport. If you are above 60 and renewing an existing passport, you pay the normal reissue fee of SAR 460 (36 pages) or SAR 644 (60 pages).

Lost, Damaged or Stolen Passport

For a lost or stolen passport, the Embassy asks for the online form, an affidavit (Annexure F), a Jawazat or police report of the loss and a Jawazat printout of your Iqama details, both with a certified English translation, two 2 x 2 inch photos, passport photocopies if you have them and a copy of your valid Iqama. Tatkal is not available for lost passports. For a damaged passport, bring the damaged passport and the affidavit instead of the police report; Tatkal is possible in certain cases only at Riyadh Umm Al Hamam.

Other Passport Services

Extra Charges: ICWF and VFS Fees

Two charges are added to every application:

• Indian Community Welfare Fund (ICWF): SAR 8 per document
• VFS Global service fee for passport services: SAR 13 (compulsory)

Optional VFS services cost extra: form filling SAR 30, four photographs SAR 15, courier SAR 45, SMS updates SAR 1, photocopy or printing SAR 1 to SAR 2 per page. You can skip all of these if you bring your own printed form, photos and copies.

Total Cost: Worked Example

The fees are fixed in Saudi Riyals, so they do not move with the rupee. If you are sending money from India to cover them, check today’s rate on our SAR to INR exchange rate page.

Tatkal Passport Renewal in Saudi Arabia

• Riyadh jurisdiction: the Embassy lists Tatkal at its Riyadh and Dammam VFS centres. No appointment is needed: walk in Sunday to Thursday between 09:00 and 12:30. A Tatkal passport is normally issued in three working days, not counting the day you submit.
• Jeddah jurisdiction: Tatkal is available only at the Jeddah centre on Hail Street.
• Tatkal depends on eligibility. It is not available for lost passports, and for damaged passports only in certain cases at Riyadh Umm Al Hamam.

VFS Indian Passport Centres in Saudi Arabia

Timings: passport submission 08:30 to 15:00 at the main centres (09:00 to 15:00 at some smaller ones), Sunday to Thursday; passport collection 15:00 to 17:00 on working days. Check the exact address and map link on the Embassy or Consulate website before you go.

Before You Travel With Your New Passport

Your Iqama and visas are linked to your passport number, so update the new passport details in Absher (Update Resident’s Passport Information) before you travel; the steps are in our guide to updating your passport in Absher. If you are leaving and coming back, check that your exit re-entry visa is issued on the new passport.

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