Saudi Family Visit Visa for Canadian Citizens and Residents
Saudi Family Visa from Canada
What Is the Saudi Family Visa?
A Saudi family visa allows eligible relatives to visit or live with family members in the Kingdom. The appropriate visa depends on whether you are planning a short-term visit or joining your family in Saudi Arabia long-term.
Types of Saudi Family Visa from Canada
1. Family Visit Visa
A Family Visit Visa is for short-term visits to close relatives in Saudi Arabia, such as a spouse, parent or child. It may be issued for single or multiple entry, depending on the sponsor’s request and MOFA approval.
2. Family Residence Visa
A Family Residence Visa allows eligible dependants of Saudi residents or citizens to live in the Kingdom long-term. After arrival, dependants complete the process for their residence permit, known as an Iqama.
Who Can Apply for a Saudi Family Visa from Canada?
Canadian citizens may apply if an eligible immediate family member in Saudi Arabia is a Saudi citizen or a foreign resident with a valid Iqama.
Foreign residents in Canada may also apply if they hold a valid Canadian residence permit or long-term visa and their family member in Saudi Arabia is authorised to sponsor them.
Which Family Members Can Apply for a Saudi Family Visa?
The source page identifies spouses, parents and children as close family members who may be eligible. The relationship and sponsorship requirements depend on whether the application is for a family visit or family residence visa.
Why Choose Tasheera Services?
Why Apply Through Tasheera Services?
Tasheera Services helps applicants and their Saudi sponsors coordinate document preparation, attestation and visa submission. We operate two offices in Riyadh and one in Dammam, giving our Saudi team direct access to ministry systems and helping us provide application updates.
We also support global immigration firms, law firms and major consulting firms with Saudi visa matters.
Documents Required for a Saudi Family Visa (Canadian Applicants)
- Original passport with at least 6–12 months of remaining validity
- Two passport-sized photographs with a white background
- MOFA-approved family visit authorisation issued by the Saudi sponsor
- Copies of the sponsor’s Saudi ID or Iqama and passport
- Proof of relationship, such as a marriage or birth certificate
- Relationship documents authenticated for use in Saudi Arabia
- Medical report for Family Residence Visa applicants
Our Role in the Process
Tasheera Services helps coordinate your application by:
- Checking the sponsor’s details and MOFA authorisation
- Reviewing passports and proof of relationship
- Helping with document authentication and attestation
- Preparing the application for consular submission
- Providing updates as the application progresses
Saudi Family Visa Application Process from Canada
- Choose the visa category. Confirm whether you are applying for a family visit or family residence visa.
- Obtain sponsor authorisation. Your family member in Saudi Arabia arranges the required invitation or approval.
- Prepare your documents. We review passports, relationship certificates and other supporting records.
- Complete document requirements. We help coordinate any applicable authentication, attestation or medical steps.
- Submit the application. We assist with the relevant consular process and track its progress.
Post-Visa Support in Saudi Arabia
Once your visa is issued, we can assist with:
- Travel and entry guidance
- Medical insurance activation support
- Family registration and Iqama processing assistance for residence visa holders
- Visit visa extension support, where applicable
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Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to common questions about processing, family applications, residence visas and medical requirements.
The source page estimates 5–10 business days after all required documents are complete and submitted.
The source page states that multiple family members can apply under one MOFA authorisation if their documents are correctly prepared and attested. Confirm how each person must be listed on the authorisation before submission.
A Family Visit Visa is for a temporary stay; the source page states up to 90 days per entry. A Family Residence Visa is for eligible dependants who intend to live in Saudi Arabia long-term.
The source page states that a medical test is required for Family Residence Visa applicants, but not for short-term Family Visit Visa applicants. Confirm the current requirements for each applicant.
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