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The Consulate General of Pakistan in Jeddah has introduced an online appointment system for National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) and Machine-Readable Passport (MRP) services.<\/strong><\/p>\n The new system is aimed at making consular services more convenient for Pakistani citizens living in western Saudi Arabia and reducing queues and waiting times at the consulate.<\/p>\n Pakistan\u2019s Consul General in Jeddah, Syed Mustafa Rabbani, launched the system on 24 September, 2026 as part of efforts to improve the delivery of consular services.<\/p>\n From 1 October 2026, NADRA and MRP services at the consulate will be available by appointment only. Appointment bookings opened on 20 September, officials said.<\/p>\n Under the new system, applicants can select an available time slot and book an appointment online from home. Once the booking is confirmed, they will receive an SMS notification and a tracking ID, which can be used to check the status of their appointment online.<\/p>\n The consulate said the appointment system would help reduce overcrowding and allow applicants to complete their applications at designated times.<\/p>\n Appointments can be booked through the consulate\u2019s online portal: appointment.parepjeddah.org<\/p>\n The consulate has advised contacting consulate officials for guidance or information about the system.<\/p>\n The designated contact numbers were 0126689149, 0558577893, 0558606308 and 0501914472. Information was also available via email at [email\u00a0protected]<\/span><\/a>.<\/p>\n The consulate urged members of the Pakistani community to familiarize themselves with the new system before October 1 and book appointments in advance for NADRA and MRP-related services in accordance with the prescribed procedures.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n