Sehhaty Step by Step: Book a Medical Appointment and Check Your Sick Leave
If you live in Saudi Arabia, the Ministry of Health’s Sehhaty app is the main way to book primary-care appointments and to see documents such as sick leaves. We already explain what Sehhaty and the Ministry of Health’s phone line are in our overview. This guide goes one level deeper: the booking steps, how to change or cancel, how dependents fit in, and how to view and share a sick leave.
Quick answer
In the Sehhaty app, open Appointments, choose Book an appointment, pick the appointment type, service, health facility, doctor, date and time, review the details and confirm (MOH). The Ministry lists the service as free, with appointments made instantly and electronically. You need an Absher account. If you can’t use the app, the Ministry’s appointment page names its unified line as an option; see the MOH contact page for the contact details.
Key takeaways
- Where: the Sehhaty app, under Appointments.
- Cost: free of charge, per the Ministry.
- Speed: appointments are made instantly and electronically.
- Requirement: an Absher account.
- If you can’t use the app: the Ministry’s appointment page lists its unified line for booking, complaints and help; the contact details are on the MOH contact page.
What the booking service lets you do
The Ministry says the service lets patients book an appointment in a primary healthcare centre, then modify or cancel it. In the app you can (MOH):
- choose a health clinic and find the nearest healthcare centre;
- book at a time that suits you;
- add dependents to the same centre and book for them;
- find the centre on Google Maps.
Step by step
The Ministry’s one-page guide shows the in-person booking flow (MOH guide, PDF):
Booking an in-person appointment
1
Log in to the Sehhaty app.
2
Tap “Book new appointment”: at the bottom of the screen.
3
Select the appointment type: choose the in-person appointment icon.
4
Select the service from the list.
5
Select the facility you want to attend.
6
Select the doctor.
7
Select the date and time.
8
Review the details: check them before you confirm.
9
Confirm: the app tells you the appointment has been booked.
Tip
Book dependents under the same centre where possible. The Ministry highlights this as a feature, and it keeps family visits in one place.
Changing or cancelling
The Ministry lists three characteristics of the service: booking, modifying the appointment to fit your schedule and cancelling when needed. If your plans change, update the appointment rather than simply not turning up.
Note
The Ministry’s page says that anyone can book on the system, with one condition: the patient has an Absher account. If you can’t use the app, the Ministry’s unified line can book for you; check the contact details on the MOH website.
Checking and sharing a sick leave
Once your doctor has issued a sick leave, the Ministry says you can review, share or print it. The listed steps are (MOH):
Reviewing a sick leave
1
Download Sehhaty and register your personal details.
2
Choose “Medical Reports”: at the bottom of the screen.
3
Pick the leave from the list of issued sick leaves.
4
Review the details: and use the share option to send it.
The service is available in Arabic and English, according to the Ministry.
| You want to | Use | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Book a clinic visit | Sehhaty → Appointments | Free; instant confirmation |
| Change or cancel a visit | Sehhaty → Appointments | The Ministry lists modify and cancel options |
| View or share a sick leave | Sehhaty → Medical Reports | Only after the doctor has issued it |
| Book by phone | The Ministry’s unified line (see the MOH contact page) | Also for complaints and help |
Other things Sehhaty covers
The Ministry’s Sehhaty page also lists immediate consultations, remote appointments, a digital health wallet, children’s vaccination records, medication search and dependents’ services (MOH). For resident paperwork that often goes alongside, see Absher services for residents and how to check your iqama.
Warning
Sehhaty is not for emergencies. In an emergency, use the Kingdom’s emergency numbers rather than booking an appointment. This guide is general information, not medical advice.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need an Absher account to book?
The Ministry lists an Absher account as the one condition for booking.
Does booking cost anything?
The Ministry lists the appointment booking service as free of charge.
Can I book for my children?
Yes. The Ministry says you can add dependents to the same centre and book for them.
Where do I find my sick leave?
In Sehhaty under Medical Reports, after your doctor has issued it.
Can I book by phone?
Yes. The Ministry says you can contact its unified line to book an appointment. Check the contact details on the official MOH website.
Last checked: 17 October 2026 (Asia/Riyadh), re-reading the MOH appointment, sick-leave and Sehhaty pages and the booking PDF (steps, free listing, Absher requirement and languages still match). Service details can change; confirm in the Sehhaty app and with the Ministry of Health. Infosaudia is an independent guide and is not affiliated with any government agency.
Sources
- https://www.moh.gov.sa/en/eservices/sehhaty/pages/appointment-booking-on-sehhaty.aspx
- https://www.moh.gov.sa/en/eServices/cards/Documents/Appointment-Booking-service-EN.pdf
- https://www.moh.gov.sa/en/eServices/Sehhaty/Pages/Sick-Leaves.aspx
- https://www.moh.gov.sa/en/eservices/sehhaty/pages/default.aspx
