Saudi Arabia will permit women to obtain passports and travel overseas without permission from a male” guardian”, The ministry of Saudi Arabia.

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According to the pro-government Okaz newspaper and other local Arab media, the order issued three days ago, clearly emphasizes the right of every Saudi citizen to obtain a passport, and limits the need for a guardian’s approval to minors only.

Women in Saudi Arabia have high required approval from their male “guardians” father, husband, brother other male relatives to renew their passports or exit the country.