Essential Apps for Saudi Arabia • Connectivity • Government Apps

Digital Essentials

Your toolkit for living in Saudi Arabia. Download the mandatory government apps and get connected.

Absher Tawakkalna Nafath SIM & Mobile Number

Why this matters

Fast onboarding

These apps and activation steps are frequently required for visas, travel checks, and accessing government services.

For newcomers

Simple checklist

Use this page as your practical checklist: SIM first, Absher next, then Tawakkalna and Nafath.

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Local guidance

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Get Connected

Start with a Saudi mobile number, then complete identity verification so you can access portals and services.

Purchase a SIM Card

Visit any STC, Zain, or Mobily branch. You can initially purchase a SIM using your Border Number (written on your visa page).

Activate Absher

After registering online, you must verify your identity at a self-service machine.

Find nearest machine

Travel Requirement

Ensure your Exit/Re-Entry Visa is valid before any international travel. Check this via the Absher app.

Essential Applications

These are the most commonly required apps for government services, digital identity, and approvals in Saudi Arabia.

Absher

The primary portal for Ministry of Interior services (Visas, Traffic, ID).

Tawakkalna

Your digital wallet for official documents and health status.

Nafath

Unified National Access. Required to approve bank and gov requests.

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