Quick Facts: Absher via Al Rajhi
- Fastest activation: via Al Rajhi app or internet banking
- ID required: Iqama and a mobile number in your name
- Kiosk alternative: use an Absher Machine for activation or number updates
- Common tasks: register, reset password, change mobile number
Absher lets residents and citizens in Saudi Arabia access 250+ government services online (Iqama, passports, driving services, appointments, and more). The easiest way to activate or register for Absher is through a partner bank, with Al Rajhi being the most common.
How to Register/Activate Absher via Al Rajhi (Mobile App)
- Open Al Rajhi Mobile and log in
- Tap Profile & Settings
- Choose Absher
- Review your details and tap Proceed
- Confirm the request → You’ll get an SMS from Absher
- Log in to Absher Individuals (app or web) to finish
Tip: If the phone number on file is outdated, update it first (see “Change mobile number in Absher” below).
How to Register/Activate Absher via Al Rajhi (Website)
- Log in to Al Rajhi Internet Banking
- Go to Services → Register in Absher
- Accept permissions to share your data with MOI
- Confirm your Iqama, name, and mobile number
- Click Proceed → You’ll receive an Absher SMS
- Sign in to Absher Individuals to complete activation
How to Reset Absher Password (App or Web)
- Open Absher Individuals → tap Login → Forgot Password
- Enter Iqama + mobile number → verify with SMS/OTP
- Set a new password → log back in
Kiosk option: You can also reset at a self-service Absher Machine if SMS is not working. See locations: Absher Machine Near Me.
How to Change Mobile Number in Absher
Method A — Logged in to Absher
- Open Absher Individuals and log in
- Go to My Account → User Information
- Choose Edit Mobile Number
- Enter the new number → verify with OTP → Save
Method B — Without Absher Login
- Use the Absher Machine (Kiosk) to update your mobile number (fingerprint/ID verification typically required).
- Or update your number through Al Rajhi, then retry Absher activation if that was blocking you.
- If you still cannot receive OTPs, use a kiosk: Find an Absher Machine.
Troubleshooting: “Pending completion in Absher by new employer”
- This status appears during employment transfer.
- Your new employer must complete approval in the system.
- If it remains stuck, verify contract approval, Iqama validity, and pending requests.
- If needed, visit an Absher Machine or contact MOI/Jawazat for assistance.
(We can publish a dedicated guide for this query and link it here once live.)
What You Can Do in Absher (Popular Services)
- Iqama renewal and expiry checks
- Passport and travel services
- Driving license and traffic services
- Hajj & Umrah permits and appointments
- Family dependents and sponsorship services
FAQ
A. Use the Al Rajhi app or internet banking → select Absher, confirm details, receive SMS, and finish in Absher Individuals.
A. Yes, at an Absher Machine (Kiosk) with ID/fingerprint verification. You can also fix bank-linked number issues via Al Rajhi, then complete Absher activation.
A. Tap Forgot Password in the Absher login, verify with your Iqama and mobile OTP, and set a new password. Kiosk reset is also possible.
A. See our locations page for Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam/Khobar, Madinah, and more Absher Machine Near Me.
A. No. Update your number in Absher (logged in) or at a kiosk and continue with the same account.
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