Saudi Family Visit Visa for UAE Citizens and Residents
Saudi Family Visit Visa from UAE
What Is the Saudi Family Visit Visa?
This visa is issued by the Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) and approved through the Saudi Embassy in the UAE. It can be obtained as either a single-entry visa (valid for up to 90 days) or a multiple-entry visa (valid for up to one year, with a 90-day stay per visit).
Who Can Apply for a Saudi Family Visit Visa from the UAE?
UAE Nationals
Emirati citizens with family members living in Saudi Arabia can apply to spend time with their loved ones.
UAE Residents
Expatriates living in the UAE with a valid residence visa and Emirates ID can also apply, provided their relative in Saudi Arabia holds a valid Iqama (residence permit) and issues an official invitation letter through MOFA.
We coordinate between the Saudi sponsor and the UAE applicant, so all submissions are complete and compliant.
Which Family Members Are Eligible?
Saudi family visit visas are typically granted for the following relationships:
- Husband or wife
- Parents or parents-in-law
- Children
- Brothers and sisters
Other family relations may be considered based on the approval of Saudi authorities.
Processing Time
| Service Type | Estimated Time |
|---|---|
| Standard Processing | 3–5 working days |
| Express Processing | 1–2 working days (subject to embassy approval) |
Visa validity: up to 12 months (for multiple entry)
Stay duration: up to 90 days per visit
Why Choose Tasheera Services?
Why Choose Tasheera Services?
We are not a vendor or reseller. We operate two offices in Riyadh and one in Dammam, giving us direct access to Saudi ministry systems. That means:
- Real-time updates on your application
- Faster processing
- Embassy-compliant applications
We also act as the knowledge engine behind many global immigration firms, law firms and consulting firms, including Big Four firms.
Families across the UAE choose us for:
- Experienced visa specialists familiar with Saudi and UAE regulations
- Clear guidance and full documentation support
- Accurate, fast and transparent processing
- Local offices and service coverage across the Emirates
- Trusted by UAE-based professionals, families and corporate clients
Documents Required for a Saudi Family Visit Visa (UAE Applicants)
- Original passport with at least 6-12 months’ validity
- Two passport-size photographs with a white background
- MOFA-approved family visit authorisation issued by your Saudi sponsor
- UAE residence visa and Emirates ID (for expatriate applicants)
- Copy of your sponsor’s Saudi ID or Iqama, plus a copy of their passport
- Proof of relationship (marriage certificate or birth certificate)
Important Guidelines for UAE Applicants
- Invitation letters must be issued by the Saudi sponsor via the MOFA portal.
- Relationship certificates (marriage or birth) must be attested by the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Saudi Embassy.
- Family visit visas are for personal travel only and do not permit work or business activity.
- Visitors must hold valid Saudi medical insurance for the duration of their stay.
- Passports must be valid for at least six months from the date of travel.
Saudi Family Visit Visa Application Process from the UAE
- Get your MOFA authorisation. Your Saudi family sponsor issues the invitation letter through the MOFA portal.
- Send us your documents. We coordinate attestation of relationship certificates through the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Saudi Embassy.
- We submit your application. Standard processing takes 3 to 5 working days; express processing (1 to 2 working days) may be available, subject to embassy approval.
- Travel to Saudi Arabia. Visits are valid for up to 90 days, with Saudi-approved medical insurance required for your stay.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to common questions about the Saudi family visit visa for UAE citizens and residents, including eligibility, extensions, children and insurance.
Yes. As long as the Saudi-based family member has a valid Iqama and issues a MOFA invitation, UAE residents can apply.
Yes. Family visit visas can usually be extended through the Absher portal before expiry, subject to approval.
Yes, provided the relationship documents are properly attested and included in the application.
Yes. Saudi-approved medical insurance is mandatory for all visitors.
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