Indian Passport Renewal in Saudi: How to Correct Names and Add Spouse Details Online

Looking to update or renew your Indian passport while living in Saudi Arabia or any Gulf country? Here’s a complete, step-by-step guide to help you apply online for Indian passport renewal, name correction, or adding your spouse’s name.

Table of Contents

• 🌐 Introduction to Passport Services for Indians in Saudi Arabia
• 🖥️ Step 1: Booking Your Appointment with the Indian Embassy
• 📝 Step 2: Accessing the Official Passport Application Website
• 🔐 Step 3: Registering on the Portal
• 🔑 Step 4: Logging In and Starting Your Application
• ✍️ Step 5: Filling the Application Form
• 🏠 Step 6: Address Proof and Police Verification
• 📄 Step 7: Previous Passport Details and Final Declarations
• ✅ Step 8: Submitting and Printing Your Application
• 💡 Tips for a Smooth Passport Renewal or Correction Process
• ❓ FAQs About Indian Passport Renewal in Saudi Arabia
• 🔚 Conclusion

🌐 Introduction to Passport Services for Indians in Saudi Arabia

If you’re an Indian living in Saudi Arabia or any Gulf country, you might need to renew your passport, correct mistakes, or add family member details like your spouse’s name. The good news is that you don’t have to travel back to India. You fill the application online on the Global Passport Seva portal and then submit it in person at a VFS Global Indian Passport and Visa Application Centre, which handles passport services for the Embassy of India, Riyadh and the Consulate General of India, Jeddah.

Updated November 2026: The online form moved from portal5 to Global Passport Seva (mportal.passportindia.gov.in/gpsp) in October 2025, and fees were revised on 1 July 2026. Some screenshots below show the older portal. Only residents with a valid Iqama can apply for re-issue in Saudi Arabia. Source: Embassy of India, Riyadh.

🖥️ Step 1: Booking Your Appointment with the Indian Embassy

The first thing to do is book a submission slot. Appointments are booked with VFS Global, the Embassy’s outsourced Indian Passport and Visa Application Centres, not at the Embassy itself. Whether you live in Riyadh or Jeddah, you submit your documents at a VFS centre in your consular region. If you wish you can also check out our detailed step by step guide on how to book appointment for passport renewal

• Visit https://visa.vfsglobal.com/sau/en/ind/login
• Slots are limited. According to the Embassy, Tatkal applicants can walk in without an appointment at the Riyadh and Dammam-area VFS centres (Sunday to Thursday, 09:00 to 12:30).

Booking your appointment early is crucial as slots fill up quickly, especially during peak renewal seasons.

📝 Step 2: Visit Passport Application Website

Once your appointment is booked, the next step is to fill out the online passport application form.

Visit the Global Passport Seva portal: https://mportal.passportindia.gov.in/gpsp (it replaced the old portal5 link in October 2025)

🔐 Step 3: Registering on the Portal

Before you can apply, you must register as a new user on the portal:

• Click on the “Register” button.
• Select the embassy location – either Riyadh or Jeddah, depending on where you live.
• Fill in your personal details: first name, last name, date of birth, and a valid email ID.
• Choose whether your login ID should be your email (recommended).
• Create a strong password as the portal instructs.
• Enter the captcha code and submit.

After registering, you will receive an activation link via email. Click this link to activate your account.

🔑 Step 4: Logging In and Starting Your Application

With your account activated, log in using your email ID and password. Once logged in:

• Click on “Apply for Ordinary Passport” – this is the option for renewals, corrections, or adding spouse names.
• For Renewal, Choose Re-Issue of Passport
• Choose the type of application:
  • Change in Existing Personal Particulars – for name additions, corrections, or edits and specify the change
  • Other options for expired or lost passports.

For example, if you want to add your spouse’s name to your passport or correct your mother or father’s name, select “Change in Existing Personal Particulars.” Remember This is an Important step.

Prior approval: The Embassy says changes to particulars such as your name, a parent’s name or a spouse’s name need prior approval from the Embassy. Prior approval is not needed for a change of address (with proof), adding a spouse’s name (with proof) or splitting a name (with two name proofs). To add a spouse’s name, carry the marriage certificate or a Joint Photo Declaration signed by both of you, plus a copy of your spouse’s passport or Aadhaar. A marriage certificate issued in India must be attested by the State Home Department and MEA.

✍️ Step 5: Filling the Application Form

This is the most detailed part of the process. You will need to enter your personal, family, and address details carefully:

• Applicant Details: Full name, gender, date of birth, place of birth, marital status, citizenship details, and employment type.
• Family Details: Correct spellings of your father’s and mother’s names.
• Spouse Details: Add your spouse’s first and last name if you want to include them on your passport.
• Address Details: Your current address in Saudi Arabia (or your Gulf country) and your permanent address in India.

Note: If you want your new address printed on the passport, you must carry valid address proof such as an Aadhaar card when submitting your documents. A PAN card is not proof of address.

🏠 Step 6: Address Proof and Police Verification

When filling out your address details, keep in mind:

• Your Indian permanent address will be printed on the passport, not your overseas address.
• Carry valid address proof if you are changing your address, and a copy of your valid Iqama (with the original) when visiting the VFS centre.
• A police verification may be carried out at your address in India. Your relatives may be contacted by the local police station.

📄 Step 7: Previous Passport Details and Final Declarations

In this section, you will enter details of your previous passport such as:

• Passport number
• Date of issue
• Expiry date
• File number (found on the back page of your passport)

You will also answer questions related to any criminal record (most people will answer “No” to all).

After filling everything, you will see a final preview of how your passport details will appear, including your name, family details, and address.

✅ Step 8: Submitting and Printing Your Application

Once you have reviewed all details carefully:

• Agree to the declaration and select the embassy location where you will submit your documents.
• Click on Submit. You will receive a confirmation message with your application reference number.
• Go back to the home page and print your application form using the “Print Application Form” button.

Carry this printed form along with your old passport and a photocopy of its first two and last two pages, three 2 x 2 inch photos with a white background, a copy of your valid Iqama, proof documents, and your appointment confirmation to the VFS centre on your appointment day. You must apply in person.

💡 Tips for a Smooth Passport Renewal or Correction Process

• Always double-check all spellings and details before submitting the form.
• Keep digital and physical copies of all documents ready.
• Book your appointment well in advance to avoid delays.
• Carry original documents and their photocopies to the VFS centre.
• Be aware of the fees. Since 1 July 2026, a normal 36-page adult re-issue costs SAR 460 and a 60-page one SAR 644, plus SAR 8 ICWF and the SAR 13 VFS fee. (Embassy fee page)
• For urgent cases, you can opt for “Tatkal” service (SAR 919 for a 36-page adult passport, including the normal fee). The Embassy says Tatkal passports are normally issued in 3 working days for eligible applicants.

❓ FAQs About Indian Passport Renewal in Saudi Arabia

Q1: Can I add my spouse’s name to my passport while residing in Saudi Arabia?

Yes, you can add your spouse’s name by choosing the “Change in Existing Personal Particulars” option during your online application.

Q2: Do I need to visit India to renew or correct my passport?

No. If you hold a valid Iqama, you can apply in Saudi Arabia: fill the form online and submit it in person at a VFS centre. Some changes need prior Embassy approval.

Q3: What documents are needed for address proof?

If you are changing your address, carry valid proof such as Aadhaar (PAN is not address proof). For any re-issue in Saudi Arabia you also need a copy of your valid Iqama.

Q4: How long does the police verification take?

Where a police verification is needed, it is done in India and the timing varies. Your relatives may be contacted by the local police station.

Q5: What is the fee for passport renewal or correction?

Since 1 July 2026: SAR 460 for a normal 36-page adult re-issue, SAR 644 for 60 pages, SAR 919 for Tatkal (36 pages), and SAR 331 for a minor’s passport, plus SAR 8 ICWF and the SAR 13 VFS fee.

🔚 Conclusion

Indian Passport renewal in Saudi Arabia has become much easier with the online application system. Whether you want to renew your passport, correct your name, or add your spouse’s name, following these steps carefully will ensure a smooth process. Remember to book your appointment early, fill the forms accurately, and carry all necessary documents to the VFS centre.

For any doubts, you can contact the Indian Embassy (passport matters: 011-4884144 ext 313, [email protected]) or its 24-hour helpline on WhatsApp, +966 54 212 6748. Wishing you a hassle-free passport renewal experience!