INTERNATIONAL — April 30, 2026

Information Processing Completed for 129 Afghan Citizens in Saudi Arabia

The Afghan Ministry of Foreign Affairs has completed information processing for 129 citizens in Saudi Arabia, with passport distribution scheduled for next Sunday at the embassy in Riyadh.

The Ehtebar Desk — originates with RTA2 min read

Information Processing Completed for 129 Afghan Citizens in Saudi Arabia
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The Afghan Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced the completion of an information processing procedure for 129 Afghan nationals currently residing in Saudi Arabia. The administrative process was coordinated through the Afghan diplomatic mission in Riyadh, which managed the verification and documentation required for the citizens.

According to the ministry’s statement, the next phase involves the distribution of official passports to the affected individuals. The distribution is scheduled to take place at the Afghan Embassy in Riyadh next Sunday at 1:00 p.m. The ministry has instructed all 129 citizens to visit the embassy premises at the designated time to collect their travel documents.

The announcement follows a coordinated effort to streamline consular services for Afghan nationals abroad. By finalizing the information transfer process, authorities aim to ensure that the citizens receive their updated identification and travel papers in an organized manner. Embassy staff will oversee the handover of the passports and verify the identities of the applicants upon arrival.

Officials have emphasized that adherence to the scheduled time is necessary to facilitate a smooth distribution process. No further details regarding the specific circumstances of the citizens’ stay in Saudi Arabia or additional administrative steps were provided in the initial announcement. The ministry’s directive remains focused on the timely issuance of the documents and the orderly processing of the applicants at the diplomatic facility.

Read the original reporting at RTA

Reliability assessment

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