Saudi Arabia Releases 2 Non-Negotiable Conditions to Get 'Special Passport' in 2026
- Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs outlined the conditions required to obtain a diplomatic or special passport in 2026
- The special passport is available only to specific categories of individuals listed under the kingdom's diplomatic and special passport system
- Applicants must meet two key document requirements before their request can be processed by the ministry
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Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has outlined two conditions that applicants must fulfil to obtain a diplomatic or special passport in 2026, clarifying the process through its official e-services portal.
According to the ministry's official service page, the passport is reserved for individuals who fall under the categories recognised by the kingdom's diplomatic and special passports system.
Source: UGC
Not every applicant qualifies, and eligibility is determined by the category to which the person belongs.
2 Documents Required for the Application
For those who do qualify, two documents are mandatory. The first is a letter from the applicant's employer, a transfer leave document, or a vacation letter for those employed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs itself.
The second is a copy of the applicant's National ID, which must be attached to the application.
Both conditions must be satisfied before the request can be processed. The ministry has not indicated any flexibility around these requirements, meaning incomplete applications are unlikely to proceed.
What a Diplomatic or Special Passport Covers
A diplomatic or special passport is distinct from a standard travel document. It is issued to individuals in specific official or government-linked roles and typically carries privileges that an ordinary passport does not, including expedited entry or exemption from standard visa requirements in certain countries.
Saudi Arabia's decision to publish the requirements through its e-services platform reflects a broader push by the kingdom to make government services more accessible and transparent online, allowing eligible individuals to understand exactly what is needed before beginning the application process.
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Source: Legit.ng
