Pakistan consulate in Jeddah launches online appointments

The Consulate General of Pakistan in Jeddah has introduced an online appointment system for NADRA and Machine-Readable Passport (MRP) services to make consular facilities more accessible for Pakistani citizens living in western Saudi Arabia.

Consul General of Pakistan in Jeddah Syed Mustafa Rabbani announced the new system during a briefing for community representatives and media personnel. He said the initiative was aimed at making consular services more convenient, organised and citizen-friendly.

Under the new arrangement, Pakistani citizens will be able to book appointments online for NADRA and passport-related services. Applicants can select an available time slot from their homes and visit the consulate on the scheduled date and time to complete the required process.

The consulate has announced that NADRA and MRP services will be available exclusively through appointments from October 1, 2026. Appointment bookings for the new system opened on September 20.

After completing an online booking, applicants will receive an SMS confirmation along with a tracking ID. The tracking facility will allow citizens to check the status of their appointments online.

The new system is expected to reduce long queues and waiting times at the consulate. It will also help manage the daily flow of applicants by assigning visitors specific time slots.

Rabbani said the initiative would improve the overall organisation and transparency of consular services. He added that the appointment-based system would save citizens valuable time and help reduce overcrowding at the consulate.

Pakistani citizens in the region have been advised to familiarise themselves with the new procedure before the system becomes mandatory. The consulate has also encouraged applicants to schedule their appointments in advance to avoid unnecessary delays.

Appointments can be booked through the consulate’s designated online portal. Citizens who require assistance or further information can contact the consulate through its official telephone numbers or email service.

The consulate said its officials would continue to guide members of the Pakistani community regarding the new procedure. The initiative is part of broader efforts to improve digital and citizen-focused consular services for overseas Pakistanis.