The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia continues its rapid progress towards comprehensive digital transformation, with the "Absher" platform becoming the cornerstone for providing government services to citizens and residents with ease and convenience. As part of these ongoing facilitations, the Absher platform has clarified the official procedures for obtaining travel permits for family members, a vital service that allows parents to manage their dependents' travel electronically without the need for traditional paperwork.
Steps to issue travel permits via Absher
The platform confirmed via its official account that the service allows the beneficiary to issue and cancel travel permits for one of his unmarried children under the age of 21, through three simple and direct steps that ensure saving time and effort:
- Log in to the beneficiary's account on the Absher electronic platform.
- Go to the "Family Members Services" tab.
- Select the "Travel Permits" service for family members and follow the instructions to complete the process.
Digital transformation and its impact on government services
This development comes within the framework of the Kingdom's Vision 2030, which aims to automate government services and improve performance efficiency. Whereas previously obtaining permits required visiting passport offices and enduring long waits, citizens can now complete these transactions in just a few minutes using their smartphones. This transformation has not only contributed to the convenience of beneficiaries but has also helped alleviate congestion in government offices and reduce reliance on paper transactions, thus enhancing the quality of life.
Family registry services via Absher
The services of the Absher platform are not limited to travel permits, but extend to include a comprehensive package of civil status services related to the family record, which can be completed without the need to visit offices, most notably:
- Family Record Issuance: A service dedicated to newlyweds to request the record electronically.
- Updating the family record: Allows adding newborns or modifying data when needed.
- Issuance of a replacement for a lost or damaged record: This enables beneficiaries to request an alternative copy in case the record is lost or damaged, with the option of having the document delivered to the national address.
To access these services, users can log in to the platform, select "My Services," then "Civil Status," and finally click on "Family Registry Services." These diverse services underscore the Ministry of Interior's commitment to developing its technological infrastructure to serve citizens and residents around the clock.
