For UAE residents moving to Saudi Arabia, sponsoring family under a residence visa (Iqama) is essential. Whether it’s a new job, long-term role, or relocation with dependents, our team offers complete support to secure legal family residency in the Kingdom.
Saudi Arabia Family Residence Visa from UAE
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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.
Who can Apply
UAE residents relocating to Saudi Arabia for employment
Saudi residents inviting family members from the UAE
HR teams arranging dependent visas for expatriate employees
Families seeking a legal, long-term relocation solution
What We Provide
- Eligibility Assessment & Document Checklist
- MOFA Approval & Visa Authorization from KSA
- Document Attestation (Marriage, Birth Certificates)
- Saudi Embassy Visa Stamping in UAE (Abu Dhabi / Dubai)
- Medical Test Coordination (GAMCA-approved centers)
- Iqama Issuance Support in Saudi Arabia
Processing Timeline
The end-to-end process may take 2 to 4 weeks, depending on MOFA approvals, document attestation timelines, and medical test completion. Our team ensures that all milestones are handled promptly to avoid delays.
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
Attested documents from UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Saudi Embassy
- Valid Iqama (Saudi residency) of the sponsor
Valid UAE residency of the applicant (if applying from UAE)
Completed medical examination from authorized medical centers
Employment contract and salary certificate (if required)
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. If you’re a UAE resident with a confirmed job and Iqama process underway in Saudi Arabia, you can start the dependent visa application from the UAE.
You’ll need to attest your marriage certificate and children’s birth certificates through UAE’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Saudi Embassy.
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.
