How to Get Newborn baby Passport in Saudi Arabia

Wondering how to get passport for your Newborn baby in Saudi Arabia? Follow this step by step guide where we discuss all the steps required to complete obtaining Passport for your baby.

Updated November 2026: Passport applications are now filled on the Global Passport Seva portal (mportal.passportindia.gov.in/gpsp), which replaced the old portal5 site in October 2025. Fees were revised on 1 July 2026. The screenshots below show the older portal, so some screens will look different. Always check the Embassy’s birth registration and newborn passport page before you go.

Apply for Newborn Baby Passport in Saudi Arabia

Once you have successfully obtained the birth certificate for your newborn baby, it is now time to apply for a Passport. Every Child born in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to Indian parent(s) is required to be registered with the Embassy of India, Riyadh or Consulate General of India, Jeddah within one year of the birth. And failing to do so may draw unnecessary penalties or unprecedented additional documentations.

Info: It is not possible to include the child’s name in the passport of mother/father.

Documents Required

1. Birth Registration Certificate issued by Civil Affairs, attested by the Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA), with its English translation (original), plus the original birth certificate

2. Indian Citizenship registration form (Section 4(1)), printed, signed and attested by the consular officer

3. Passport of Both the Parents

4. Copy of Marriage Certificate of the Parents (needed for the citizenship registration form). At least one parent’s passport should have the spouse’s name endorsed

5. Three recent passport-size photos of the baby (2 x 2 inch, white background)

6. Annexure D signed by both parents (or Annexure C for a single parent)

7. Photocopy of Iqamah of both the parents

8. Copy of Page showing Iqamah Expiry Date

9. Saudi Visa Copy along with the Visa Expiry date from Absher (In Case if either of the parents is on visit visa)

Step 1: Application for Indian Citizenship Online

1. Visit Indian citizenship online Website

The first step in Applying for Indian passport your newborn baby is to Apply for an Indian Citizenship Online. Visit the Website https://indiancitizenshiponline.nic.in/ and choose Online Service > Acquisition of Indian Citizenship by descent (Section 4)

2. Click on Apply Online

Click on “Apply Online”

3. Complete the form

Note down your temporary Application ID and Start filling the form

• Full Name of Child: This should include First Name, Last Name and Surname. If the child doesn’t have a last name, then enter First Name & Surname.

• Present Address: Enter your Resident Address in India. This should exactly Match with the address that is present in the passport of the Parent.

• Identity of Mark: Enter if there are any visible marks like “Mole on right cheek”. You can also enter “Not Applicable” if there is none.

• Complete all other details exactly as per passport.

4. Verify, Submit and Print

Once you have successfully Submitted the form, You will be asked to attach the following documents:

1- Birth Certificate of Child, Both Arabic and English
2- Passport of Both the Parents
3- Marriage Certificate of the parents

Important Note: After Printing, Both the parents need to sign the printed form

Pro Tip: Scan and Store a PDF of each of these documents so it is easier to upload

5. Visit to Passport Application Center for Documents Attestation

This is one of the most difficult part of the entire application process. Check your nearest Passport and Visa Application Centers using the following link https://www.eoiriyadh.gov.in/

Once you have identified, Visit the center along with all the required documents. Passport submission at the VFS centres usually starts at 8:30 AM. Appointments (limited slots) can be booked on the VFS website.

Important: Attestation timings differ by centre. For example, Riyadh (Umm Al Hamam) takes attestation documents Sunday to Thursday, 09:30 to 12:30, while Al Khobar takes them on Friday and Saturday. Check the Embassy’s list of centres for your centre’s current hours

Take the token and wait for your turn. The Consular will verify and attest your documents.

This completes the Section 1

Step 2: Application for Passport Online

1. Visit the Global Passport Seva Portal

Visit the Global Passport Seva portal (it replaced portal5 in October 2025). Register as a new user, then log in to start the application. The screenshots below are from the older portal5, so the screens may look different

2. Complete Registration Form

Select your nearest Embassy/Consulate.

Pro Tip: Enter First Name + Last Name under GIVEN NAME. This Should not include the Surname. In the above case, the child does not have last name and hence only First Name is Entered

3. Select Apply for Ordinary Passport

Select Apply for Ordinary Passport

4. Select Passport Type

Select Fresh Passport and Normal Application. Since 1 July 2026, a fresh 36-page passport for a child up to 8 years old costs SAR 298 (Normal) or SAR 712 (Tatkal), plus SAR 8 ICWF and the SAR 13 VFS service fee. Processing time is not fixed; the Embassy says Tatkal passports are normally issued in 3 working days for eligible applicants.

Pro Tip: Passports for minors are issued with 36 pages only.

5. Enter Applicant Details

Complete the form as above.

6. Enter Family Details

Enter Family Details as per passport.

7. Enter Applicant Address Details

Enter your local address and your nearest police station in India. Enter Indian Phone number so the police can locally contact and verify the passport details.

Pro Tip: Remember, the passport details of the child will be verified at your chosen local police station in India.

8. Enter Emergency Contact Details

Enter Your Indian Emergency Contact details.

9. Previous Passport Details

Select the options as shown.

10. Enter Other Details

Click No for Every Question.

11. Verify Passport Details

Verify your passport details very carefully. The Address Should be exactly same as per the Parent.

12. Review and Submit Application

Perform a final review before submitting the passport application.

13. Note Application Reference Number

Note your Application reference somewhere and Navigate to Home.

14. Print Application form

Select the Passport you just applied and Print the Application form. The application form should be duly signed by both parents [child’s thumb impression (left thumb for male & right thumb for female) should be affixed in the signature box].

15. Visit VFS Office

Search in Google Maps for VFS Global Office and visit your nearest VFS office (Most of the time, you don’t require an online appointment, however if you wish to schedule, follow this link ) along with all the necessary documents duly signed wherever required. Make sure you have Annexure D signed by both parents (or Annexure C for a single parent). Either parent can submit, carrying both parents’ passports.

Submit the documents and pay the fees in cash at the VFS counter. Courier delivery is an optional extra (SAR 45).

Pro Tip: There is no need to bring the new born child to the Indian Passport Application Centre, However it is highly recommended to bring your wife though not compulsory.

Delivery of Newborn Baby Passport

Total Cost (Normal passport for a child up to 8 years, from 1 July 2026): about SAR 319 (SAR 298 passport fee + SAR 8 ICWF + SAR 13 VFS fee), plus SAR 45 if you choose courier delivery. Check the Embassy fee page for the latest amounts.

Delivery time varies, so ask at the VFS counter when you submit. You will receive a copy of the Extract from Birth certificate which is issued by the Embassy to the child after registering his/her name as an Indian national and a Separate Passport to the new born baby.

Congratulations on receiving your newborn baby passport!