Saudi Arabia Family Residence Visa from Pakistan
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Family Sponsorship & Relocation to the Kingdom
If you are a legal resident (Iqama holder) of Saudi Arabia and wish to sponsor your family to join you for long-term stay, the Saudi Family Residence Visa is the official route. We support family residence visa applications from Pakistan, including documentation, attestations, medicals, and visa stamping through the Saudi Embassy in Islamabad, Lahore, or Karachi.
What is a Saudi Family Residence Visa?
A family residence visa (also known as a dependent visa) allows legal residents of Saudi Arabia to sponsor their immediate family members to live with them. This visa is issued under the primary sponsor’s Iqama and is suitable for:
Spouse (husband or wife)
Children (under a specified age)
Parents (under specific approval conditions)
Unlike visit visas, a residence visa grants the right to stay long-term in Saudi Arabia and access healthcare, education, and public services under the sponsorship system.
Our Services include:
Eligibility review and document checklist
MOFA authorization and approval in Saudi Arabia
Attestation of marriage and birth certificates in Pakistan
Coordination with Saudi Embassy in Pakistan for visa stamping
Medical test scheduling at GAMCA-approved centers
Post-arrival support: Iqama issuance, Muqeem registration, GOSI updates
Processing Timeline
The typical processing time is 3 to 6 weeks, depending on document readiness, attestation turnaround, and consular appointment availability.
Documents Required for Saudi Family Residence Visa
The documents generally required include:
Validity not less than 6 months (sponsor and dependents)
2inch x 2inch (51 mm x 51 mm
Not older than 3 months
White background with frontal view
- Valid Iqama (Saudi residency) of the sponsor
Medical fitness report from a GAMCA center in Pakistan
Attested marriage certificate (for spouse)
Attested birth certificates (for children)Toggle Content
Job letter and salary certificate (if required by profession)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
You can sponsor your spouse, children, and in some cases parents, if you hold a valid Saudi Iqama and meet the eligibility requirements.
Yes. Adult dependents must undergo a medical examination from a GAMCA-approved clinic before visa stamping.
The visa is valid for 90 days for entry, after which your family must enter Saudi Arabia and complete the Iqama (residency card) process.
A visit visa is temporary and short-term. A residence visa allows your family to live with you long-term and access services like healthcare and education.
Once stamped, the visa is usually valid for 90 days to enter Saudi Arabia. After entry, your dependents must complete the Iqama residency process within the given time frame.
In general, parents are not eligible for a dependent residence visa. Special exceptions may apply but require higher-level approvals.
The application must begin in Saudi Arabia by the sponsor. The documentation and medicals are completed in Pakistan, followed by visa stamping at the Saudi Embassy.
