How to apply for Saudi Permanent family visa? (+Documents +Translation)
- Jeddah Translation Office
- May 1, 2025
- 4 min read
Updated: Sep 25, 2025
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 (NOC) - To be generated by the employer or our office, 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
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Hello, for the attested copies do I submit the attested hard copy or I make a photocopy of what has been attested and submit that at Istiqdam office. Also do I translate after attesting or before. Thank you.
Hello I applied for a family residence visa online and was "approved". Visa number was already indicated. Is there any need to go to Istiqdam to confirm? I appreciate your replies
I am from India and have apostille from MEA on marriage certificate.
Is it enough or I need saudi embassy attestation as well.
Agent in India told me it is enough.
Hi, for the istiqdam office appointment for my family visa, do i need to take the original hard copies of my dependents birth certificates and marriage certificates and their passport, or will copies of these suffice.
Is it possible to bring family in KSA on permanent VISA without the degree.? I had done bachelors in 2003 but from the private institute and now this degree / certificate is not valid from my home country because the college & university both has been closed and not exist any more. My profession on iqama is related to marketing and I am working in computer technical field and earning a good salary as well. Anyone you can guide me that how can I bring my family here on family permanent visa. Thanks