Generic Requirements for Saudi Family Visa
Saudi Arabia Family Visa – Everything You Need to Know
A Saudi Family Visa allows expatriates and residents to sponsor their spouse, children, or parents to visit or reside in Saudi Arabia. Whether you're inviting family for a short visit or arranging long-term residence, this visa is the official pathway that keeps your loved ones close while you live or work in the Kingdom.
There are two main routes under this visa category:
Family Visit Visa – A short-term visa for family members to visit a sponsor residing in Saudi Arabia, ideal for holidays, special occasions, or extended stays with relatives.
Family Residence Visa (Dependent Visa) – Issued to spouses, children, and eligible dependents of a Saudi resident (Iqama holder), allowing them to live in Saudi Arabia under the sponsor's residency.
To sponsor a family member, the applicant must typically hold a valid Iqama (residence permit), meet minimum salary or accommodation requirements set by Saudi authorities, and provide proof of relationship through legalised documents such as marriage or birth certificates.
There are two main routes under this visa category:
Family Visit Visa – A short-term visa for family members to visit a sponsor residing in Saudi Arabia, ideal for holidays, special occasions, or extended stays with relatives.
Family Residence Visa (Dependent Visa) – Issued to spouses, children, and eligible dependents of a Saudi resident (Iqama holder), allowing them to live in Saudi Arabia under the sponsor's residency.
To sponsor a family member, the applicant must typically hold a valid Iqama (residence permit), meet minimum salary or accommodation requirements set by Saudi authorities, and provide proof of relationship through legalised documents such as marriage or birth certificates.
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Who Needs a Saudi Family Visa?
This visa is required if you are:
- A Saudi resident wishing to sponsor your spouse, children, or parents for a visit
- An expatriate employee looking to relocate your family to live with you long-term
- A family member being invited to Saudi Arabia for a wedding, reunion, medical visit, or extended stay
Documents Required (please visit country-specific page for information related to your country)
- Original Passport – with at least 6 months validity
- 2 x Passport-size photos with white background
- Sponsor’s valid Iqama (residence permit) copy
- Proof of relationship (marriage certificate / birth certificate, attested)
- Sponsor’s employment and salary certificate
- Accommodation proof (tenancy contract or property document)
- Completed visa application form
What We Handle for You
- Relationship Document Verification & Attestation
- Sponsor Eligibility & Salary Requirement Checks
- MOFA & Embassy Coordination
- Application Submission & Status Tracking
Our Support Services
- Confirming your sponsorship eligibility and the correct family visa category
- Helping you organise and legalise marriage, birth, and relationship documents
- Managing attestation of certificates with UK and Saudi authorities
- Completing embassy forms and assembling your file accurately
- Filing your application at the Saudi Embassy with progress tracking
Family Visit Visa vs. Family Residence Visa
Understanding the difference helps you choose the right application:
Family Visit Visa
Short-term visa for relatives to visit a sponsor in Saudi Arabia. Does not grant residency or work rights. Ideal for holidays, reunions, or temporary stays.
Family Residence Visa
Long-term visa converting into a dependent Iqama, allowing spouses and children to live in Saudi Arabia with the sponsor. Requires proof of income and approved accommodation
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