Saudi Arabia allows Hajj pilgrims to travel with digital ID instead of passport

Hajj pilgrims can now travel within Saudi Arabia using a digital visitor identification instead of carrying a passport, the General Directorate of Passports said.

The directorate said pilgrims can obtain the digital ID through the Ministry of Interior’s Absher platform, enabling easier and safer movement across the Kingdom during their stay.

The digital visitor ID is recognised as an official document and can be used for travel within Saudi Arabia, removing the need to carry a physical passport, it added.

Authorities said the measure is aimed at facilitating mobility for pilgrims and enhancing convenience, particularly during the busy Hajj season.