Family Sponsorship Visa (Dependent Visa)
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Family Sponsorship Visa (Dependent Visa)

Work Dependents Allowed

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

Optional

Marriage certificate

For spouse

Optional

Medical 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

1

Sponsor must be resident

Sponsor holds valid Iqama and employment

2

Meet income requirements

Sponsor salary meets minimum sponsorship threshold

3

Prepare documentation

Gather dependent passports and certificates

4

Submit sponsorship application

Request family sponsorship through employer

5

Medical examinations

Dependents undergo health tests

6

Receive residence visa

Dependents issued residence visas

7

Apply for Iqama

Register at Jawazat after arrival

Application Forms

Family Sponsorship Request

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