, Nov. 8 -- Saudi Arabia's General Directorate of Passports (Jawazat) is set to introduce a new "Self-Deportation Platform" that will allow illegal residents to complete their departure procedures online, marking a shift away from traditional deportation methods.

Acting Director General of Jawazat Maj. Gen. Saleh Al-Murabba announced the initiative during the Digital Government Forum 2025 in Riyadh on Thursday (6th November 2025).

He said the digital platform will be launched once all security, technical, and operational measures are finalised. "This will enable violators of residency, labor, and border laws to complete their exit processes electronically," he explained.

Al-Murabba also revealed that the directorate is preparing to lau...