Saudi Arabia recently revealed a new fee structure for family and personal visit visas, with updates to fees associated with short visits and long stays.
Family visit visas
This structure includes unifying fees for several categories and setting new prices to make it easier for residents to obtain visas to visit their families or for personal purposes.
Family and personal visit visa fees
New fee structure
Short visit fees:
300 SAR for all visits up to 90 days.
One-day visit fee: 100 riyals.
Long-stay fees:
3000 Saudi Riyals for a six-month stay.
5000 riyals for a full year stay.
8000 riyals for a two-year residence.
Conditions for obtaining a family visit visa
There are certain special conditions for obtaining a family visit visa to the Kingdom, as follows:
First-degree visitors: Visitors must be first-degree relatives (spouse, children, parents) of the sponsor.
Sponsor's residency validity: The sponsor's residency must be valid for the entire period of the visit.
Submission of a pledge from the sponsor: The sponsor must submit an official pledge to bear all expenses of the visitors throughout their stay in the Kingdom.
Visa application procedures
Enjaz Platform: Visa applications and payments are submitted electronically via the Enjaz platform, allowing residents to follow up on procedures quickly and easily.
Required Documents:
Photos of visitors' passports.
A copy of the sponsor's residence permit.
If the wife is being brought in, the marriage contract must be submitted.
Children’s birth certificates (if bringing children).
Job description letter from the sponsor's employer.
Ease of procedures and extension
The integrated electronic system provides facilities for residents in Saudi Arabia by offering online services that enable them to extend their visa period through the Absher platform after paying the required fees. This contributes to facilitating family reunification procedures within the Kingdom and visiting relatives.
Objectives of the amendments
The amendments to visa fees aim to simplify procedures, expedite visitor services, and support the Kingdom's Vision 2030 for digital transformation and improved quality of life. Through these amendments, the Kingdom seeks to stimulate tourism and personal visits, in line with enhancing the sustainability of e-services.
