Saudi Family Visa for South Korean Citizens and Residents
Saudi Family Visa from South Korea
What Is the Saudi Family Visa?
A Saudi Family Visa allows immediate family members to visit or relocate to Saudi Arabia to join a relative who is lawfully employed or living there, under an approved sponsorship. There are two main types.
Family Visit Visa
The Family Visit Visa is for short-term family stays, generally issued for up to 90 days. It can be extended to 180 days, subject to approval.
Family Residence Visa
The Family Residence Visa is for families planning long-term settlement in Saudi Arabia under an approved sponsorship.
Who Can Apply for a Saudi Family Visa from South Korea?
South Korean citizens and foreign residents of South Korea can apply if a family member is legally working or living in Saudi Arabia. The visa suits:
- Professionals in Saudi Arabia arranging relocation for a spouse, children or other eligible dependents
- Families whose Saudi employer or sponsor has granted family sponsorship authorisation
- Dependents joining a family member who is lawfully employed or resident in Saudi Arabia
Why Choose Tasheera Services?
Why Apply Through Tasheera Services?
Tasheera Services helps coordinate the Saudi Family Visa process, from eligibility advice through sponsor authorisation and visa submission. Our support includes:
- Eligibility assessment: a detailed review and guidance on choosing the right family visa type
- Sponsor coordination: working with your Saudi sponsor to secure MOFA family visa authorisation
- Document attestation support: review and attestation through recognised South Korean and Saudi channels
- Clear communication: progress tracking until your visa is issued
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 (South Korean Applicants)
- Original passport with at least 6 months’ validity and at least 2 blank pages
- Two passport-size photographs with a white background (no glasses)
- MOFA-approved invitation details, including the sponsor-issued family visa authorisation
- Copy of the sponsor’s Iqama (for residents) or Saudi ID (for citizens), and the sponsor’s passport
- Proof of relationship, such as a marriage or birth certificate
- Medical insurance
- Police clearance certificate
- Valid South Korean residence permit (non-citizen residents only)
Our Role in the Process
For families applying from South Korea, Tasheera Services:
- Assesses your eligibility and advises on the right visa type
- Coordinates with your Saudi sponsor to secure MOFA family visa authorisation
- Reviews and attests your documents through recognised South Korean and Saudi channels
- Submits your application to the Saudi Embassy in Seoul and tracks it until issuance
- Collects your passport once the visa is approved
Saudi Family Visa Application Process from South Korea
- Confirm the right visa type. We review your situation and your sponsor’s status to confirm whether a visit or residence visa fits.
- Sponsor obtains MOFA authorisation. Your sponsor or their employer applies for the family visa authorisation through MOFA.
- Attest your documents. Marriage and birth certificates are attested by the South Korean Ministry of Foreign Affairs and legalised by the Saudi Embassy.
- Submit to the Saudi Embassy in Seoul. We submit your application and track it until the visa is issued.
- Collect your passport and travel. We collect your passport once the visa is approved.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to common questions about eligibility, sponsorship, attestation and length of stay for applicants in South Korea.
South Korean citizens and foreign residents of South Korea can apply if a family member is legally working or living in Saudi Arabia.
Yes. The family visa must be issued through your Saudi sponsor or their employer, who applies for MOFA authorisation.
Yes. Marriage and birth certificates must be attested by the South Korean Ministry of Foreign Affairs and legalised by the Saudi Embassy.
Residence visas allow dependents to stay long-term. Visit visas typically allow stays of up to 90 days, which may be extended to 180 days in certain cases.
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