🇸🇦 Entering Saudi for the First Time: 

• Use your Bahraini Passport at Saudi immigration (not your ID / CPR)

• Immigration takes your photo/fingerprints

• Border number is issued and written down in your passport

📞 Getting a Phone Number: 

• You need to get a local mobile number to receive an OTP to activate your Iqama. You can get a prepaid one from STC, Mobily or Zain.

Once you have a border number and local mobile, you can apply for an Iqama from the local passports/jawazat office

**The above process is for Bahrainis and Gulf Citizens. For non GCC, you will need a residency or employment visa applied by your employer first