Saudi Arabia•AsiaFamily Sponsorship Visa (Dependent Visa)
At a Glance
Processing Time
14-21 days
Application Fee
500 SAR
Stay Duration
1 to 2 years
Renewable
Varies
Job Offer
Not Required
Dependents
Allowed
PR Pathway
No
This visa does not offer a direct route to permanent residency.Remote Work
Not Required
Overview
Residence visa for spouses and children of Saudi residents/workers. Allows families to live together in Saudi Arabia with legal residency status.
The Family Sponsorship Visa allows expatriate workers in Saudi Arabia to bring their spouses and children to live with them. Dependents receive legal residency and access to education and healthcare.
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Requirements
Financial
Minimum Income
4,000 SAR
per year
Documentation
Applicant Documents
Valid passport
Dependent's passport
Birth certificate
For children
OptionalMarriage certificate
For spouse
OptionalMedical examination
Health test results
Passport photos
Recent photos
Sponsor Documents
Valid Iqama
Sponsor's residence permit
Employment contract
Proof of employment
Salary certificate
Proof of income meeting requirements
Accommodation proof
Housing for dependents
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Advantages
- Allows families to reunite
- Dependent access to education
- Healthcare benefits included
- Legal residency for dependents
- Can have exit/re-entry visas
Considerations
- Requires sponsor in Saudi Arabia
- Income thresholds apply
- Tied to sponsor employment
- Annual renewal needed
- Dependents cannot work without separate visa
Application Process
Sponsor must be resident
Sponsor holds valid Iqama and employment
Meet income requirements
Sponsor salary meets minimum sponsorship threshold
Prepare documentation
Gather dependent passports and certificates
Submit sponsorship application
Request family sponsorship through employer
Medical examinations
Dependents undergo health tests
Receive residence visa
Dependents issued residence visas
Apply for Iqama
Register at Jawazat after arrival
Application Forms
Family Sponsorship Request
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