Saudi Arabia to ease land border return for Jordanians from Gulf states
The ministry's spokesperson, Ambassador Dr. Sufyan Al-Qudah, confirmed that Jordan contacted the relevant Saudi authorities, who promptly responded. Starting this morning, Saudi Arabia began issuing electronic transit visas to Jordanians through its dedicated online platform.
Ambassador Al-Qudah expressed Jordan's sincere gratitude to Saudi Arabia for its swift cooperation. He added that Saudi authorities will also issue similar electronic transit visas to Jordanians returning to Gulf states after their holidays, using the same online system.
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Roya News
2 days ago
- Roya News
Saudi Arabia to ease land border return for Jordanians from Gulf states
Jordan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates has been closely monitoring feedback from Jordanian citizens living in Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries regarding the facilitation of their land return to Jordan through Saudi Arabia for summer vacations. The ministry's spokesperson, Ambassador Dr. Sufyan Al-Qudah, confirmed that Jordan contacted the relevant Saudi authorities, who promptly responded. Starting this morning, Saudi Arabia began issuing electronic transit visas to Jordanians through its dedicated online platform. Ambassador Al-Qudah expressed Jordan's sincere gratitude to Saudi Arabia for its swift cooperation. He added that Saudi authorities will also issue similar electronic transit visas to Jordanians returning to Gulf states after their holidays, using the same online system.
Roya News
3 days ago
- Roya News
E-gates rolled out on trial at Queen Alia Airport
The Ministry of Digital Economy and Entrepreneurship, in cooperation with the Ministry of Transport, security agencies, Airport International Group, and the Civil Aviation Regulatory Commission, announced Sunday the start of a trial phase for e-gates (smart gates) at Queen Alia International Airport, aimed at streamlining and expediting travel procedures for Jordanian passport holders. According to a ministry statement, five e-gates have been installed in the arrivals hall and four in the departures area. The gates enable Jordanian citizens to pass through entry and exit points independently using biometric verification systems that scan the iris and passport data. To activate the service, travelers must register once in advance through the 'Sanad' app, having first enabled their digital ID by accessing the Ministry of Digital Economy and Entrepreneurship's services within the app and selecting 'Smart Gate Access Request.' Eligibility requirements include being a Jordanian national over the age of 16, holding a passport valid for more than six months, and having a registered iris scan. Once approved, the traveler can use the smart gates for one year without re-registration. The smart gates are designed for ease of use, high accuracy in reading passport information, and efficient capture of biometric data, reducing wait times and enhancing processing precision. The ministry confirmed that the trial phase will undergo continuous evaluation, with plans to expand access in future phases to include additional traveler categories and broader implementation.
Jordan News
3 days ago
- Jordan News
Pilot Launch of Smart Gates at Queen Alia International Airport to Ease Travel Procedures for Jordanians - Jordan News
The Ministry of Digital Economy and Entrepreneurship, in cooperation with the Ministry of Transport, security agencies, the Airport International Group, and the Civil Aviation Regulatory Commission, has announced the pilot launch of smart gates at Queen Alia International Airport. The initiative aims to facilitate and expedite travel procedures for holders of Jordanian passports. اضافة اعلان As part of this launch, five smart gates have been installed in the arrivals hall and four in the departures hall, allowing Jordanian citizens to pass through entry and exit points autonomously and smoothly. The system relies on smart verification technologies using iris scans and passport data. To activate the service, travelers must register once in advance through the Sanad app, ensuring their digital identity is already activated. Registration can be completed by accessing the Ministry of Digital Economy and Entrepreneurship's services within the app and selecting the "Request to Use Smart Gates" service. Registration requirements include: Jordanian nationality Age over 16 A passport valid for more than six months A registered iris scan Once the request is approved, travelers may use the smart gates for a full year without needing to re-register. The smart gates are designed for ease of use, high accuracy, and efficiency in reading passport information and capturing biometric indicators. This significantly enhances the precision of border procedures and reduces waiting times. The ministry emphasized that the pilot phase will undergo continuous evaluation in preparation for expanding the service to include additional traveler categories and broader implementation in future phases.
