Saudi Arabia Family Visit Visa from UAE
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Visa support for reuniting families in Saudi Arabia
For individuals based in the UAE looking to visit immediate relatives in the Kingdom, or invite family members to join them temporarily, our dedicated visa team offers complete support for a compliant application process.
Who Can Apply?
Saudi citizens or legal residents can apply to invite immediate family members, including:
Spouse
Parents
Children
Parents-in-law
Siblings (in select cases)
UAE residents with Saudi sponsors (family members) can process their applications locally via the Saudi consulate with proper authorization.
Note: The family visit visa is not a residency visa and does not permit employment in Saudi Arabia.
Types of Saudi Family Visit Visas
- Single Entry
Duration: 30 to 90 days
Entry: One time entry
Eligibility: Short-term visits (can be extended)
- Multiple Entry
Duration: Up to 1 year
Entry: Multiple entires
Eligibility: Frequent family visits (non-extendable)
Our Family Visit Visa Services from UAE Include:
- Eligibility Review & Guidance
- MOFA Application Support (Ministry of Foreign Affairs, KSA)
- Invitation Letter Handling
- Document Attestation & Translation
- Saudi Consulate Appointment & Visa Stamping in UAE
- Status Monitoring & Passport Collection Coordination
Required Documents for Saudi Family Visit Visa
We assist with collecting, preparing, and submitting the following documentation:
Validity not less than 6 months
At least 2 consecutive blank pages
The passport should not have any restrictions/conditions that prevents him/her from traveling).
2inch x 2inch (51 mm x 51 mm)
Not older than 3 months
White background with frontal view
UAE residence visa and Emirates ID of the applicant (if applying from UAE)
National ID/Iqama copy of the Saudi sponsor
MOFA-issued visa authorization number
Proof of relationship (e.g., marriage certificate, birth certificate)
Client Concerns We Address
Yes, single-entry family visit visas can typically be extended up to 180 days. Multiple-entry visas cannot be extended.
No, family visit visas cannot be converted into residency (Iqama) visas. A separate family residency process is required through official sponsorship channels.
No medical test is required for a short-term family visit visa. However, health insurance is mandatory and must be purchased through approved Saudi insurance providers during the application process.
Processing typically takes 5 to 10 working days, depending on MOFA approval times, consular availability, and document completeness.
Overstaying a visit visa can lead to penalties, fines, or deportation. Extensions should be processed in advance, or exit must occur before the visa expires.
Yes, minors can travel under a family visit visa, but must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. Birth certificates and parental documents are required.
A multiple-entry family visit visa is usually valid for one year, allowing stays of up to 90 days per visit. The visa holder must exit and re-enter before each 90-day period ends.
