How To Get Border Number In Saudi Arabia

You can check the border number on “Absher“ – Jawazat’s official portal and, also on your passport

Beneficiary	Tools	Requirements	Fee	Duration
For Non-GCC Citizens	Absher Portal	Visa Number, Visa Issue Date	Free	1-2 Mins
For GCC Citizens	Absher Portal	GCC ID, Passport Number	Free	1-2 Mins

The border number being a unique identity helps efficiently track tourists, visitors, pilgrims, and every individual entering Saudi Arabia on a new visa, and ensures a smoother and time-saving entry and exit process.

An expat with a resident permit (iqama) can access multiple services with this unique entry number, which I will discuss in this article. But first, you should know what a border number is.

What is Border Number

The border number is a unique 10-digit entry number, that Jawazat ( Saudi General Directorate Of Passports) issues to every foreign national arriving in Saudi Arabia, giving every visitor a distinctive identity.

The Saudi immigration officials write the border number by hand on the passport of the visa holder typically in the Arabic alphabet, beginning with the digit “3”

Every year, millions leave for Saudi Arabia for pilgrimage, family visits, and tourism purposes. In that perspective, this unique code helps identify each individual entering KSA and helps keep their record in Jawazat system.

The Border Number system aligns with Saudi Arabia’s commitment to technological advancement, prioritizing security and ensuring a smooth flow of people across its borders.

Find Border Number in The Passport

• Open you passport
• Find the page where the immigration officer stamped your entry
• Locate the 10-digit unique number written by hand on the page as shown below in the image.
• Write it down and save it as it is the border number you are looking for.

2- Check Border Number In Absher

Let’s say you get the border number on your passport but can’t understand it because it is written in the Arabic alphabet. In that case, you can check it on Abhser by using “Query Border Number” service.

Procedure For Non-Gulf Citizens

• Visit https://absher.sa/query-border-number/
• Select Absher Individuals
• Select “Query Border Number” given under the’ Inquiry Services‘ section on the home page
• For Gulf countries citizens, Click on GCC Citizens. All other countries citizens, click on Non-GCC Citizens

• Enter Visa Number
• Select “Gregorian”
• Enter the Visa issue date
• Enter the image code and click on Inquire.

You can view border number and the visa holder’s name on the next screen.

Procedure For Gulf Countries Citizens

• Visit the Absher portal. https://absher.sa
• Click on GCC Citizens
• Enter either GCC ID or Passport number
• Click on Inquire to get the border number

3- By Visiting the Jawazat Office

You can also visit Jawazat if you are unable to figure out. Visit the General Directorate of Passports office. Then go to the visa section and inquire about your border number. The officer will provide you with the required information immediately.

Get Border Number For Family Visit Visa Holders

To check border number for visit visa holders, you can do the following procedure.

• Visit https://absher.sa and log in to the account.
• Click on Service under the “Family Members” section.
• Now click on “Extend Visit Visa”
• Click on “Proceed“
• On the next page, you will find the border number of the visit visa holder along with many other pieces of information, e.g. The date of entry, passport number, visa number, and visit visa expiry date.

Find Border Number With Iqama Number

Absher doesn’t show the border number for expats who get resident permits (iqama). However, they can find it on their passports or by visiting Jawazat offices.

Common Error: Border Number Not Found

You might face some difficulty in checking the border number due to a few reasons;

• The iqama has been issued for the expats who came on work visa. Check iqama expiry date
• Difficulty in reading the Border number because written in Arabic
• Visa number entered incorrectly in Absher
• incorrect Visa issuance date
• Absher portal down

Solutions

You can solve the issue in these ways;

1. If you can’t read the Arabic alphabets then ask a friend, colleague, or a family member who can read it.
2. Re-check the visa number and its issuance date and reenter the details in Absher and repeat the process.
3. In case, you are unable to access Absher, it might be due to excessive load on the system. Just wait for a few hours and then try again.
4. If you are still unable to know the border number, contact the General Directorate of Passports by calling their helpline “992” or sending an email to “[email protected]”

Why The Border Number Is Important

While living in Saudi Arabia you may need border number or رقم الحدود for many services which can be.

• To check medical report for iqama
• For getting hajj permission on a visit visa
• To pay the visit visa extension fee
• To check iqama status issued or not
• For getting the insurance for a Family visit visa
• To pay the dependent fee for a newborn baby

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