Saudi Family Visa for Indian Citizens and Residents
Saudi Family Visa from India
What Is the Saudi Family Visa?
A Saudi Family Visa is issued to family members of people legally living or working in Saudi Arabia with a valid Iqama, or to relatives of Saudi citizens. There are two main types.
Family Visit Visa
The Family Visit Visa is for short-term visits to a spouse, parent or child living in Saudi Arabia.
Family Residence Visa
The Family Residence Visa is for dependents joining a principal visa holder to live in Saudi Arabia long-term.
Who Can Apply for a Saudi Family Visa from India?
Indian citizens
Indian nationals can apply if an immediate family member, such as a spouse, parent or child, lives in Saudi Arabia with a valid Iqama or holds Saudi nationality.
Foreign residents of India
Foreign nationals living in India with a valid residence permit can also apply, as long as their family member in Saudi Arabia is authorised to sponsor dependents or visitors.
Why Choose Tasheera Services?
Why Apply Through Tasheera Services?
Tasheera Services helps coordinate the Saudi Family Visa process, from sponsor verification through attestation and embassy submission. Our support includes:
- Visa type guidance: advice on choosing between a Family Visit Visa and a Family Residence Visa
- Sponsor verification: checks on MOFA authorisations and sponsor documents
- Document support: translation, attestation and legalisation of relationship certificates
- Clear communication: status updates and passport tracking until approval
We operate two offices in Riyadh and one in Dammam, giving our Saudi team direct access to ministry systems. We also support global immigration firms, law firms and major consulting firms with Saudi visa matters.
Documents Required for a Saudi Family Visa (Indian Applicants)
- Original passport with at least 6-12 months’ validity
- Two passport-size photographs with a white background
- MOFA-approved family visa authorisation issued by the Saudi sponsor
- Copy of the sponsor’s Saudi ID or Iqama and passport
- Proof of relationship, such as a marriage or birth certificate, attested by the MEA and the Saudi Embassy
- Proof of residence in India (non-Indian nationals only)
Our Role in the Process
For families applying from India, Tasheera Services:
- Verifies your sponsor’s MOFA authorisation and documents
- Arranges translation, attestation and legalisation of your family certificates
- Prepares your embassy forms and coordinates with the visa centre
- Advises on the right visa type for your situation
- Tracks your application and passport until approval
Saudi Family Visa Application Process from India
- Sponsor obtains MOFA authorisation. Your family member in Saudi Arabia applies for the family visa authorisation through MOFA.
- Attest and translate your documents. Marriage, birth and family certificates are legalised by the MEA and the Saudi Embassy in New Delhi, and translated where required.
- Submit your application. We prepare your forms and submit through the embassy or visa centre. Processing typically takes 5 to 7 working days.
- Travel to Saudi Arabia. Visit visa holders travel within the visa’s validity. Residence visa holders complete their Iqama after arrival.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to common questions about eligibility, visa types, attestation, processing time and work rights for applicants in India.
Spouses, children and parents of Saudi citizens, or of legal residents of Saudi Arabia with a valid Iqama.
A Family Visit Visa is for short-term visits. A Family Residence Visa allows dependents to live in Saudi Arabia long-term.
Yes. Marriage, birth and family certificates must be legalised by the MEA and the Saudi Embassy in New Delhi.
Processing typically takes 5 to 7 working days, depending on embassy verification and document accuracy.
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