Issuance of Certificate of Identity

June 21, 2026 • 58 views

Replacement of Lost, Stolen, or Damaged Passports

Maldivian citizens residing in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia may apply for the replacement of a lost, stolen, or damaged passport through the Consulate of the Republic of Maldives in Jeddah by following the instructions below.

Please note that these procedures apply only to the replacement of lost, stolen, or damaged passports.

Certificate of Identity

In cases where a passport has been lost, stolen, or damaged, a Certificate of Identity (CI) may be required to facilitate the applicant's return to the Maldives. Applications for a Certificate of Identity are processed and approved by the Maldives Immigration. The documentary requirements listed below are prescribed by the Maldives Immigration for the processing of a Certificate of Identity application.

Upon approval of the application by the Maldives Immigration, the Consulate will issue the Certificate of Identity to the applicant.

Required Documents

Applicants must submit the following documents to the Consulate either in person or by email to admin.jeddah@foreign.gov.mv:

  1. Completed Passport Application Form (IM32) issued by the Maldives Immigration, available on the Maldives Immigration website.
  2. A copy of the lost, stolen, or damaged passport
  3. A copy of the National Identity Card.
  4. A digital passport-sized photograph that complies with the photo requirements of the Maldives Immigration.
  5. A printed passport-sized photograph to be affixed to the Certificate of Identity.
  6. A copy of the Saudi visa.
  7. A copy of the return flight ticket to the Maldives.
  8. A signed letter addressed to Maldives Immigration requesting the issuance of a Certificate of Identity.
  9. A police report issued by the relevant local police station regarding the loss or theft of the passport.

Important Note

The Consulate acts as the receiving and issuing authority for Certificate of Identity applications. The decision to approve or reject an application rests solely with the Maldives Immigration. Processing times may vary depending on the verification requirements of the Maldives Immigration.

Applicants may be contacted by the Consulate if additional information or documentation is required during the processing of the application.