Dear Saudi colleagues,
Government Affairs is pleased to announce that the Civil Affairs Mobile Unit will be on the KAUST campus from November 1 – 5, 2026, to provide convenient services for our Saudi national students, employees, and their dependents.
The following services are available exclusively to Saudi nationals:
Services
- Issuance or renewal of Saudi National ID
- Replacement of lost or damaged Saudi National ID
- Change of occupation
Dates & Times
- Male applicants: November 1 – 3, from 9:30 AM to 1:30 PM
- Female applicants: November 4 – 5, from 9:30 AM to 1:30 PM
* Please note that services will be temporarily suspended during Dhuhr prayer time.
Service Location
- Building 4, Level 2, Room 2286 (in front of the GA Center)
Key Requirements & Information
- Issuance: Applicants must be 7 years old or older, based on the Hijri calendar.
- Renewal: The remaining validity of the current National ID must be 6 months or less, based on the Hijri calendar.
- Passport Regulation: Under current Saudi government regulations, a valid Saudi National ID is required to issue or renew a Saudi passport for any applicant 10 years old or older. If any of your dependents do not yet have a National ID, this is a good opportunity to obtain one.
Please submit a request through the online form HERE by October 24, 2026, to ensure that sufficient slots and services are available. Applicants who submit the form will receive a follow-up email with further details.
For any inquiries, please contact the GA Center team at ga@kaust.edu.sa
Sincerely,
GA Center Team