Change picture on Iqama

The General Directorate of Passports in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia announced the necessity of changing the personal photo in Iqama permit when there is a significant difference in appearance between the resident’s appearance and his photo on the Iqama card, as the Saudi Iqama photo can be changed under specific conditions and controls.

Steps to Change picture on Iqama

Below you can learn about Change picture on Iqama, follow these simple steps:

• Step 1: Go to Absher platform “from here“.
• Step 2: Add the data required to log in, which are:
  • Username or ID number.
  • Password.
• Step 3: Click on the “login” option.

• Step 4: Enter the verification code that arrived in a text message on your mobile phone and complete the login process.
• Step 5: Proceed to the appointment service.
• Step 6: Choose passport dates.
• Step 7: Schedule resident appointments.
• Step 8: Choose the region and specify the number of operations for which you would like to book an appointment.
• Step 9: Click on “Next“.
• Step 10: Specify the name of the branch where you want to book an appointment.
• Step 11: Choose the date on which you want to book an appointment.
• Step 12: Enter the required appointment data.
• Step 13: Click on “Confirm Appointment Data” option.
• Step 14: Print the appointment ticket and keep it.
• Step 15: Go to the specified passport branch, present the ticket for the reserved appointment, and submit a request to change the personal photo.

Change picture on Iqama Conditions

The General Administration of Passports in Saudi Arabia has determined the conditions for changing Iqama permit photo, which are as follows:

• There is a prior appointment reservation at the Passports Branch.
• The resident’s passport must be valid.
• The resident’s personal photo in the passport must be recent.
• The personal photo in the passport must be with the head uncovered.

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Book an appointment to Change picture on Iqama link

You can book an appointment to change the photo of the Saudi Iqama permit through the Absher platform by entering the link absher.sa and then going to the passport branch that was chosen when booking the appointment and submitting a request to change the photo in Iqama permit.

Conclusion

The process of changing the Saudi Iqama photo is necessary for residents in the event that there is a significant difference between the resident’s appearance and the photo in the Iqama, in order to avoid any problems that the resident may face in the event of a difference in appearance.