How to apply for Saudi Permanent family visa? (+Documents +Translation)

Jeddah Translation Office
May 1
3 min read

Updated: 3 hours ago

There are two ways to apply for a Saudi Permanent family visa.

Online Method Click here to View the Online Method
Offline Method (Istiqdam Office)

Note:

Only opt for the offline approach if you are unable to finish the process online. The first option should be to apply online.
Also, note the steps below are for Permanent Family Visa, for which they will get Iqama after coming to Saudi Arabia.

The steps for requesting a Saudi Permanent Family Visa offline are listed below.

Step 1: Take an appointment at the Istiqdam Office:

Login to Absher Account www.absher.sa
Click on “Appointments”
On the next screen click on “Expatriate Affairs”
Read the instructions and click on “Proceed to Services”
On the next screen select the 2nd option “Permanent Family Visa” (Get this double-checked with someone who understands Arabic)
Select Region and Click “Next”
Now the next page will show you all the appointments that available in green
After selecting a time, it will show you the selected date/time and the required documents
Reconfirm the details and Click on “Confirm Appointment Details”
Now you would be able to take a printout of the appointment. You must carry this on the date of your appointment.

Step 2: Make Payment Online 2000 SAR (1 Family Visa, irrespective of no. of dependents), can be made using SADAD. This is mandatory before visiting the Istiqdam office.

Step 3: Translate the required documents from the authorized Translator

Step 4: Visit the Istiqdam office and submit the Documents, if all goes well, they will issue a Yellow Slip containing the Visa details, which need to be sent to your home country for stamping.

Documents Required:

Istiqdam Form - (To be filled with your details, and dependent detail. To be signed by the employer.) You can download it from below:

Family Visa Request Letter to COC - To be generated by the employer, clearly stating the employee’s designation, salary date of joining, etc.
SCE – Istiqdam Letter (Only for Tech/Engineers) - Login to the SCE account, scroll down, under Printing Services click Istiqdam Letter
Istiqdam Appointment Letter
Company CR Copy
Iqama (Original & Copy)
Your Saudi Visa Stamped with Border No. (Original & Copy)
Wife & Kid's Passport Copy
Marriage Certificate (Copy) + Translated to Arabic
Birth Certificate (Copy) + Translated to Arabic
Degree Certificate (Original) + Translated to Arabic
Carry Photographs (2 to 3 Nos)

Online Method for KSA Family Visa

Login to your Absher account through www.absher.sa
Click on "MyServices"
On the next screen click on “Expatriate Services”
Click on “New Family Visa Application” after reading the instructions
On the next page, full details such as Iqama Number, etc will appear, ensure this information is correct and click on “Apply for Family Visa”
If you get an error here, you will have to apply for the Family Visa Offline. Go to the Offline Method.
If you are eligible for applying for a visa online the next page will appear, you will have to fill in the following details:
- Salary Amount in SAR
- Level of Education
- Date of Receiving Highest level of education
- Major Subjects studied
- After filling in this information, you will have to add the names of the dependents, passport number, age, religion, relationship with you, and port of boarding
- The port of boarding is the city where you want the passport to be stamped (Mumbai or New Delhi, or the name of the city in your country where there is a Saudi Consulate or Embassy)
- Ensure to enter the names as per the passport
- After adding all your dependents, check the Terms and Conditions below and click on “Submit Family Visa".
Post Application Process
- After Submitting the application, the Absher system will give you the option to print the application. Sign the document and handover to the HR of your company to sign and stamp
- The company must attest the application through the Chamber of Commerce online for SAR 30 within 30 days of submission
- After the online attestation, wait for 2-3 working days. If the status does not change to "Approved" you have to visit the Chamber of Commerce to initiate the application within 30 days of its submission and pay SAR 30 fee again
- The Status of the application will change to “Approved” and now you can see the visa number. You will receive an SMS notification on approval of your Istiqdam Family Visa Application with Visa Information.
- Once you get the Visa Number you can send the application to your home country for visa processing