Types of Family Visit Visa:
Saudi Arabia’s visa rules are constantly changing, so there are currently two types of Family Visit Visa available in Saudi Arabia.
- Three months Visa for a Single Entry Family Visit
- 1-year Visa for Multiple Entry Family Visit.
Their names reveal the distinction between them. A 1-year Visit Visa is valid for one year and requires you to visit your home country at least once, whereas a single entry visit visa allows you to enter once and must be renewed every three months.
Saudi Arabia Family Visit Visa Fee
There used to be different fees for each type of visa and each nationality. The Saudi government, however, has changed this. The fee is now fixed at 300 Riyal for all types and ethnicities. You only have to pay this amount once.
Relationships Eligible for a Family Visit Visa
Now that you know what types of visas are available and how much they cost. The question is who you can invite to Saudi Arabia on a visit visa. Among the Eligible Relations are:
- Father
- Mother
- Father-in-Law
- Mother-in-law
- Your Spouse
- Your Kids.
These are the only relationships for which a Visit Visa can be obtained. We are unsure about Sister, so we do not include it on this list; however, you can check with Jawazat or the Chamber of Commerce to see if they offer Family Visit Visa for Sister. Don’t forget to double-check your iqama profession’s eligibility.
Saudi Arabia’s Requirements for Obtaining a Family Visit Visa
Although there are not many requirements, there are three major requirements that you must meet before applying for a Family Visit Visa in Saudi Arabia. These requirements are as follows:
- Valid Iqama: Your Iqama should be valid, and if you’re not sure when it expires, we’ve covered you in this post. Your Iqama profession should be acceptable. We’ve compiled a list of all eligible professions, so check it out to see if yours is included. If not, you cannot bring the family on a Visit Visa.
- Chamber Fee: You must pay a chamber fee of 35 Riyal.
Application Procedure in Saudi Arabia:
- Go to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs website. https://visa.mofa.gov.sa/
- Fill in the blanks with the necessary information.
- Apply and print the form you will receive after submitting your application.
- Keep the application number handy for future reference.
- Obtain a Chamber of Commerce stamp on the print. It is possible to certify it online. Simply ask your sponsor for help.
- After that, it could take up to 24 hours. A visa may take up to 3 to 7 business days to be issued in some cases. Just be patient.
- When your visa is approved, take a print of it and send it to your home country for further processing.
Stamping
It is recommended that you hire a local agent to handle your Stamping needs. Provide him with the following visa numbers:
Original passports of all travellers; a copy of your Iqama; four passport-sized photographs; and the visa and insurance fee.
