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Family Visas and Documentation Attestation Services
Bring Your Family Home to Saudi Arabia
Living and working in Saudi Arabia can feel incomplete when your family is far away. Long workdays become harder, and important moments can be missed. This is why Saudi Arabia allows expatriates to bring their families through legal family visa programs.
Eighty20 offers end-to-end document legalization support along with hassle-free attestation services in Saudi Arabia to make this process simple, clear, and stress-free.
Our Saudi family visa service helps working residents invite their spouses, children, and close family members to live or visit them in the Kingdom. We handle the entire process, including documentation preparation, government liaison, embassy submissions, and legal attestation of marriage and birth certificates.
With our structured approach and experience, your application moves forward smoothly, reducing the risk of rejection or unnecessary delays.
What Family Visas Are and Why They Are Required
A family visa is a legal permit issued by the Saudi government that allows your family to enter and stay in Saudi Arabia. It is required because Saudi immigration law does not allow any foreigner to stay in the Kingdom without an approved visa linked to a Saudi sponsor. Even your own wife or children cannot enter without this permission.
Family visas protect both the government and the applicant. They prove family relationships, ensure proper housing and income, and keep records of who is legally living in the country. Without a family visa, your relatives may be denied entry or asked to leave.
Understanding the Family Resident Visa Saudi Arabia
The family resident visa Saudi Arabia, also known as the dependent visa Saudi Arabia, is used when you want your spouse and children to live with you full-time. This visa is required because long-term living in Saudi Arabia must be tied to a legal sponsor who carries responsibility for the family.
Once your family enters the Kingdom, they must receive an Iqama for Family KSA. The Iqama is the official residency card that proves legal stay. It is required for school admission, hospital visits, SIM card activation, and almost every daily activity in Saudi Arabia.
What Is the KSA Family Visit Visa and Why It Exists
The KSA family visit visa is designed for short visits. It allows parents, spouses, and close relatives to visit you for family time. This visa exists because Saudi law separates visitors from residents. Visitors are allowed to stay temporarily but are not allowed to work or study.
This visa is required to control visitor stay duration and to make sure visitors leave before their visa expires. Without it, relatives cannot enter Saudi Arabia even for family visits.
What Is a Permanent Family Visa
The concept often referred to as a “permanent family visa” in Saudi Arabia is linked to the Saudi Premium Residency program. This program allows eligible expatriates to live in Saudi Arabia without a local sponsor and can support long-term residence for their families.
Saudi Premium Residency is typically suited for investors, business owners, and highly qualified individuals who want greater independence and stability while living in the Kingdom.
Eighty20 assesses your eligibility and guides you through the correct legal category, ensuring you apply under the appropriate program and meet all regulatory requirements.
Who Can Bring Their Family to KSA
You can apply if you have:
• A valid Iqama
• A legal Saudi employer
• A stable job
• Suitable housing for your family
Your family must be your legal spouse and children.
Papers You Need to Prepare
You will need:
• Passport copies
• Iqama copy
• Employer letter
• Marriage certificate
• Birth certificates
• Medical reports
• Police clearance
• Passport photos
Documents should be attested by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in the issuing country and then by the Saudi Embassy or Consulate in that country.
Alternatively, if the document issuing country is a member of the Apostille Convention, the documents must be apostilled instead of going through embassy attestation.
We Make Your Documents Saudi-Ready
Saudi Arabia only accepts legally stamped documents. Our family visas and documentation attestation services handle:
• Translation
• Ministry verification in case of apostille
• Saudi Embassy attestation
• MOFA stamps
It will make sure your documents get accepted without rejection.
Why Document Attestation Is Required
Saudi Arabia only accepts documents that are officially verified. Attestation proves that your marriage certificate, birth certificates, and educational documents are real and legally issued. Without attestation, your family visa application can be rejected even if everything else is correct.
Our family visas and documentation attestation services ensure that your documents pass through government departments, foreign ministries, and Saudi Embassy approvals. This protects your application and speeds up the approval process.
Our Application Process – 4 Simple Steps
Here’s a detailed explanation of our Saudi family visa services process:
- Request Visa Invitation (Sponsor)
We help you apply through the MOFA or Absher portal to generate a family visa invitation number. Once approved, you receive a visa approval reference. - Fill Visa Application (Family)
Your family completes the online embassy application using the MOFA approval number, pays fees, and gets insurance. - Submit Documents
Passport, photos, MOFA approval, and relationship documents are submitted at the embassy or visa center. We can arrange submission. - Receive Visa & Travel
Once approved, the visa is stamped on the passport. Your family can travel to Saudi Arabia. For residency cases, medical and fingerprint steps are completed on arrival.
Eighty20 supports you through each stage, including checking documents and coordinating appointments.
Iqama for Family (Residence Permit)
After arrival, we assist in converting entry visas into Iqamas for each family member. This enables access to banking, SIM cards, healthcare, and schooling.
We also assist at Jawazat for final processing.
Know Your Costs Before You Apply
• Family Visit Visa Package: Starts from SAR 1,499 (including service handling and coordination)
• Family Residency Visa Package: Starts from SAR 2,999 (including visa processing support)
• Document Attestation: SAR 99–199 per document depending on type
No hidden charges. Bundle options available for multiple cases.
FAQ's
Can I add a baby born in Saudi to my family resident visa Saudi Arabia?
Yes. First, register the birth at the hospital and get an official birth certificate. Then, register the birth with your home country if needed so you can get a passport for the baby. After you have the baby passport, Eighty20 helps you legalise the papers and submit them to the Jawazat so the baby can get an Iqama for Family KSA. We also advise on school and health steps you should take right away.
My dependent visa Saudi Arabia application was refused. What can I do next?
A refusal can happen for many reasons, like missing verification or a mismatch in names. Do not panic. We review the rejection letter, fix the exact issue, and refile the application or file an appeal if allowed. Eighty20 offers a priority review service to find the cause fast and correct it so you can try again with a stronger application.
Can my spouse work in Saudi Arabia if they arrive on a family resident visa in Saudi Arabia?
Family resident visas do not automatically give work permission. If your spouse wants to work, they usually need a job offer and an employer who will sponsor a work visa. Eighty20 explains the safe steps to change the status and helps coordinate with the employer so the change follows KSA rules.
Is an apostille enough for Saudi document use or do I need special attestation?
Saudi authorities often want legalisation that includes your country’s foreign ministry and the Saudi Embassy, unless the issuing country is a member of the apostille convention. Eighty20 checks the exact rule for your country and arranges the correct attestation so your documents are accepted for Family Visas and Documentation Attestation Services.
Who can apply for a permanent family visa KSA, and how can Eighty20 help with eligibility?
The permanent family route is for people who meet special criteria, such as high investment, high professional standing, or other government categories.
It is not the same as a normal dependent visa. Eighty20 runs an eligibility check, gathers proof of your situation, and lays out the best legal path. If you meet the rules, we will prepare the full case and submit it in the required format.
How long does a Saudi family visa take?
Processing time typically ranges from 2 to 4 weeks, depending on document readiness, employer approvals, and embassy processing times. Delays can happen if documents are incomplete or require re-attestation.
Can parents be sponsored in Saudi Arabia?
Yes, but usually under a family visit visa, not permanent residency. Sponsoring parents for long-term residence is limited and subject to stricter conditions. Most expatriates bring parents on renewable visit visas.
What is the salary requirement for a family visa?
There is no officially fixed amount, but in practice, a minimum salary of around SAR 4,000 to SAR 10,000+ is typically expected, along with suitable profession eligibility. Requirements may vary depending on employer and nationality.
Can a family visit visa be converted to residency?
Generally, no. A family visit visa must usually be exited and converted through a proper family residency (Iqama) process from outside Saudi Arabia. Exceptions are rare and depend on specific approvals.
Is document attestation mandatory?
Yes, document attestation is mandatory. Marriage and birth certificates must be:
- Attested by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in the issuing country
- Attested by the Saudi Embassy/Consulate, or
- Apostilled if the country is part of the Apostille Convention
Without proper attestation, the visa application will not proceed.
What is the Saudi Residency Visa processing time?
Once the family enters Saudi Arabia, the residency (Iqama) process usually takes 1 to 3 weeks, provided medical tests, insurance, and documentation are completed without issues.
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Do not risk rejection.
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