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Updated September 2024

Different types of visas are granted by the Saudi Arabian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) to nationals, residents, and expatriates. One such visa offered by the MOFA is the Saudi family residence visa, which is given to the immediate family members of Saudi Arabia’s authorized expatriates to sponsor the migrations of their families.

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What is Saudi family residence visa?

A Saudi family residence visa or family residency visa is a visa that is available for relatives of work residents in Saudi Arabia. Permitted relatives include spouses, sons under the age of 18 years old and unmarried daughters on proof of marital status. Authorisation by the Saudi Ministry of Affairs must be obtained by the sponsoring resident in Saudi Arabian prior to applying for a visa.

Saudi family residence visa requirements

original passport valid for no less than six (6) months, with at least two (2) successive empty visa pages
to fill out your online application, please log on to https://visa.mofa.gov.sa/ (Guideline for Enjaz). Be sure to choose “single entry”
a visa referral note, indicating the number and date of the visa, issued by the Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs or either of its branches in Jeddah or Dammam.
proof of kinship when accompanied by a family member: for spouses, a copy of the marriage certificate; for children, a copy of the birth certificate.
the age of the accompanying child may not exceed eighteen (18) years; accompanying daughters must be single.
a copy of documented proof of legal residence in their family member’s country where they reside.
a medical report in three copies, along with all lab results, and three (3) passport-size coloured photographs on white background. A medical report must be issued by a licensed physician certifying the applicant is free of contagious diseases. A physician must sign each copy of the medical report indicating their license number and address. Medical reports must be no more than three (3) months past the date of issuance.
children under the age of sixteen (16) do not need a medical report.
minors (under 18 years) travelling alone, or with one parent, must submit a notarized letter in Arabic or English signed by a parent or a legal guardian.

Saudi family residence visa processing time

The average processing time for a Saudi family residence visa is around 2-7 working days.

Saudi family residence visa fee

The cost structure for the services is as follows: The electronic visa processing fee is $10.00 per visa. Additionally, there is a banking service fee of $0.50 per visa. Please note that processing charges are non-refundable.