Saudi Arabia Family Residence Visa from France

Relocate Your Family to Saudi Arabia with Compliance

Relocating family from France to Saudi Arabia involves navigating two distinct legal systems,  often with conflicting procedures and language barriers. Sponsors frequently struggle to align French document standards with Saudi immigration requirements.

Our fast-track services are designed to help you meet tight deadlines. From same-day translations to expedited legalization and embassy handling, we make sure your family joins you in Saudi Arabia without delay.

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What is the Saudi Family Residence Visa?

A Saudi Family Residence Visa allows the spouse and children of a foreign worker in Saudi Arabia to live with them in the Kingdom for the duration of their employment. The visa is issued by the Saudi Embassy and must be converted into a residency permit (Iqama) after arrival.

It is meant for long-term relocation, not short visits, and requires properly attested documents, certified Arabic translations, and embassy approval. Once approved, family members can legally reside in Saudi Arabia and access services such as healthcare and education.

Processing Time

The average processing time for a Family Residence Visa from France is 3 to 5 weeks, depending on documentation completeness and embassy workload.

Visa Validity

The initial visa is valid for 90 days for entry into Saudi Arabia. Once inside the Kingdom, dependents must complete their Iqama (residence card) process within that period.

Sponsor Requirement

The primary applicant must hold a valid Saudi Iqama with a job designation that allows family sponsorship under Saudi regulations.

Documents Required for Residence Visa (French applicants)

The documents generally required include:

The passport must be valid for 6 months after the visa expiry date, in good condition, untorn, and clean, with at least two facing pages free of all inscriptions and stamps. (Photocopy of a valid residence permit for non-EU passports.)

Photocopy of the passport’s identity page containing your personal data.

Two color passport photos, 3.5 cm x 4.5 cm, less than 5 months old. All poor-quality, photocopied, scanned, or black-and-white photos will be rejected by the Consulate.

Official invitation letter from a Saudi institution, electronically endorsed
Residence authorization document with its number issued by the Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs

  • Criminal record extract (bulletin no. 3) in original, dated less than 3 months ago (from age 14)

Proof of family ties (marriage certificate, children’s birth certificates in originals with apostille)

Medical file according to the official template. For children under 14 years of age, provide a copy of the health record with up-to-date vaccinations instead of the medical file.

Photocopy of the residence permit (iqama) of the family member the applicant is joining.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

2–3 weeks. Legalization involves notarization, French Ministry of Foreign Affairs attestation, and Saudi embassy stamping.

Yes. If you hold a valid Saudi Iqama and your profession qualifies for family sponsorship, you can apply for your spouse and children.

Yes. Each dependent requires a separate visa application and entry permit, along with a legalized birth certificate.

If the sponsor’s Iqama expires, dependent permits become invalid. Renewals must be completed on time to maintain family residency status.

Yes, vaccination records may be required during the medical exam, especially for children.

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