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  service beneficiaries,   conditions and requirements.

• Complete the online form via  Visa services platform ​  and stamp it electronically and authenticate it from the Chamber of Commerce or from the employer.
• Enter all the data in Arabic except if​ the visitors are not from Arab nationalities, in that case their names should match their passports.
• For residents, they should have valid for residents.
• The visitors should be of first degree relatives
• Rresidents should have a work Iqamah not relative Iqamah.

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How to Renew Visit Visa in Saudi Arabia

So lots of expatriates bring their families to Saudi on a visit visa. No matter if you are a laborer, a doctor, an Engineer, etc, you can apply for a visit visa online. However, the validity of your family visit visa might be up to thirty days. But don’t worry you can extend it for more days (up to 5 times an extension is allowed).

In Saudi Arabia, you can extend your spouse’s visa up to 180 days. However, you can the stamp on that visit visa, if the stamp is for 90 days you can easily extend it for more than 90 days.

How to Extend Visit Visa in KSA?

It is important to renew your or your family’s visit visa 1-week earlier before the expiry date. However, there are two options available for expatriates for renewal, online, and manual options. Don’t worry I am going to show you both these options below.

How to Extend or Renew Visit Visa Online

To easily extend your or your family’s visit visa online. There are a few requirements, you need to make and activate a new Absher account first. If you have one, then skip MOI registration. Now please follow the below steps.

• Login to your Absher account.
• Under Family Members, click Services.
• Click Extend Visit Visa > Proceed.
• Now Click Extend Visa and Agree to the terms.
• Click the Extend Visa button to confirm .

So that is how you can easily renew or extend your or your family’s visit visa online through MOI Absher. For manual extension follow the procedure.

How to Extend Visit Visa Manually

The following are the required documents for the visit visa renewal of your family or yourself. Remember to skip (family options)all the steps whether you want the extend the visa for yourself.

• Your and your family’s passport along with a color photocopy
• Valid Iqama copy of yours and your family along with two photocopies
• Passport-size photos with white background
• SAR 100 in your pocket

Now that you have all the required documents please follow the steps.

• Visit the nearest Jawazat office
• Ask the people to pay the online payment of SAR 100 via online banking (they will need an extra 20 SAR from you)
• Also, ask them to fill up the form they will provide you with the visa extension form
• Now submit the form to the JAwazat office counter
• You will get a Token or Ticket so that you can track your visit renewal process whether complete or not. Here is to track your Token online .

Please Don’t Overstay

Please note that don’t let yourself or your family overstay in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. If you do overstay, then there are penalties of SAR 25000 . It is safe to leave the KSA before 2 or 4 days.

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Family Visit Visa

Requirements:

• Original passport valid for no less than six (6) months, with at least two (2) successive empty visa pages.
• To fill your online application and make a visa payment, please log on to  https://visa.mofa.gov.sa .  ( Guideline for Enjaz )  Health insurance must be purchased from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Options for local health insurance providers will appear upon processing your Enjaz form.
• A visa referral note: indicating number and date of visa, issued by the Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs or either of its branches in Jeddah or Dammam.
• Proof of relationship between applicant and inviting party in, along with proof of relationship between applicants themselves, if any.
• Minors (under 18 years) travelling alone, or with one parent, must submit a notarized letter in Arabic or English signed by a parent or a legal guardian.
• For non-U.S. citizens, copy of green card or document confirming legal residence in the U.S.  

You May Also Apply For the Visa by: 

• Applying in person at the embassy of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
• Via Mail to the Embassy's address: 601 New Hampshire Avenue, NW, Washington DC, 20037.
• Through the Embassy's authorized travel agencies .

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What to do if a family visit visa expires?

If a family visit visa expires in Saudi Arabia, the visit visa holder has to pay a penalty or fine for the expiry of the visa and go through the deportation procedure to go back to the home country. 

Visit Visa Expiry Fine

In case a visit visa holder is not able to extend a family visit visa within 3 days of its expiry, he will have to pay the following visit visa expiry fines in Saudi Arabia.

• Fine during coronavirus pandemic: SR 400.
• 1st Time Overstay: SR 15,000 fine + deportation.
• 2nd Time Overstay: SR 25,000 fine + deportation.
• 3rd Time Overstay: SR 50,000 fine + deportation + 6 months Jail.

However, in case of a medical emergency in Saudi Arabia, the visit visa expiry fine can be waived-off. – Saudi Gazette

In the case of the expiry of the family visit visa in Saudi Arabia , the visa holder will have to pay the fine and go through the deportation procedure.

• How to pay the Visit Visa expiry fine?

Required Documents

• Original Passport of the Visit Visa holder.
• Original Iqama of the sponsor.
• Jawazat form.
• Passport size photograph of the visit visa holder.
• Letter from the doctor in case of medical emergencies.

Visit Jawazat

• The next step is to visit the Jawazat office which deals with family affairs. 
• Get the form filled by an agent sitting in front of the Jawazat offices.
• Submit the form to the Jawazat officer who will write “Tarheel” on the application and ask you to go to the deportation center.

Visit the Deportation Center

Go to the deportation center along with the visit visa holder. They will take the fingerprints of the person who overstayed and stamp his passport.

• Shumaisi Deportation Center in Jeddah: Map Location.

Request to waive the fine

Now go back to the Jawazat office where the officer will impose a fine or penalty for the expired family visit visa in Saudi Arabia.

• In case of medical emergencies supported by evidence, no fine is imposed.
• On a simple request, the fine is reduced to SR 500 or SR 1,000.
• Upon the payment of fine, the visa will be extended from 3 to 7 days.
• Make sure that the visit visa holder leaves Saudi Arabia within the time provided.

Working on a Family Visit Visa

It is strictly not allowed to work on a family visit visa in Saudi Arabia. If someone is caught, a heavy fine is imposed on 3 people.

• Heavy fine + deportation for the visa holder.
• Heavy fine on the sponsor Iqama holder.
• Heavy fine on the employer.

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Family Visit Visa in Saudi Arabia. A Complete Step by Step Guide

Saudi Arabia is home to many Expats. They came here from all over the world, and many of them are willing to9 bring their family on Family Visit Visa, and for that, there is a complete procedure in place. Therefore, it doesn’t matter if you are from Pakistan, India, Bangladesh, or any other country; you have to adhere to all the rules and regulations. This article will make sure all of your ambiguities regarding visit visas are clear regarding Family visit visa in Saudi Arabia.

Types of Family Visit Visa:

Saudi Arabia keeps changing rules regarding visas, and thus right now, there usually are two types of Family Visit Visa that are available in Saudi Arabia. 

• 3 Months Single Entry Family Visit Visa
• 1-year Multiple Entry Family Visit Visa.

The difference between them is evident in their names. 1-year Visit Visa has a validity of 1 year, and you will have to visit your home country at least once, whereas a single entry visit visa will let you in once, and you will have to renew it after every three months.

Fee for Family Visit Visa in Saudi Arabia

A few years ago, there were different fees for each type of visa and each nationality. However, the Saudi Government has changed that. Now the Fee is Fixed at 300 Riyal for every kind and every ethnicity. You have to pay this amount once only.

Eligible Relationships for Family Visit Visa

Now since you know what type of visas are available and what their respective fees are. Now the question is whom you can invite on a visit visa in Saudi Arabia. The list of Eligible Relations include,

• Mother 
• Father in Law
• Mother in Law
• Your Children

These are the only Relations for which you can get Visit Visa. We are not Sure about Sister; therefore, we are not adding that to this list, but you can check with Jawazat or Chamber of Commerce to see if they offer Family Visit Visa for Sister. Also, don’t forget to check the eligibility of your iqama profession. We have compiled a list of all eligible professions . You can also Change iqama profession if you want.

Requirements for applying for Family Visit Visa in Saudi Arabia

Although there are not many requirements that one should have to follow, there are three major requirements that you have to meet before applying for the Family Visit Visa in Saudi Arabia. These Requirements are:

• Valid Iqama:  Your Iqama should be valid, and if you are not sure about the Iqama Expiry date, we got you covered in this post.  
• Your Profession on Iqama should be acceptable. We have compiled a list of all eligible professions, so head over to that list and see if your domain is there or not. If not, then you won’t be allowed to bring the family on Visit Visa.
• Chamber Fee:  You have to pay 35 Riyal Chamber Fee.

These are the requirement of Saudia for this type of Visa. The necessity of your home country may vary from these. There are separate requirements for a Tourist visa. You can look out for them on this official link of Saudia Airline

How to Apply for it in Saudi Arabia:

The Procedure is Simple. 

• Head over to the Ministry of the foreign affairs website. https://visa.mofa.gov.sa/
• Fill in the required details.
• Apply and take a printout of the form that you will get after submission of the application
• Remember the application number for future references.
• Get the Print attested by the Chamber of commerce. You can certify it online. Just ask your sponsor for assistance.
• After that, it may take 24 hours. In some cases, up to 3 to 7 business days for a visa to be issued. Just keep patience. 
• Once the visa is approved, take a print out of that visa and send it to your home country for further proceedings.

For Stamping, it is recommended to hire a local agent that will take care of your proceedings. Provide him with following

• Visa Number
• Original passport of all those who are traveling
• Copy of your Iqama
• 4 Photographs in Passport size
• Visa and insurance fee.

Final thoughts

This is the whole procedure. Your Country fellows will stamp your visa, and your passport will be ready in no time. I hope you find it useful therefore I will appreciate it if you can share it with your friends and family member. If I missed anything, comment down, and I will add that up in the article.

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The Complete Guide to the NEW Saudi Family Visit Visa

Recently, I invited my father to visit us in Saudi Arabia, but after asking people about it, I realized that the procedure to obtain a Family Visit Visa has changed so much that I had little idea how to apply for it. So, I decided to some research and went to speak to the experts at the local Saudi passport office in order to get acquainted.

What is a Saudi Family Visit Visa? A visit visa is intended for immediate family members based outside Saudi Arabia allowing them to visit their loved ones who are normally resident in the kingdom. Two visit visa options are available; Single entry or Multiple entry. The first is for up to 30 days ONLY and is not renewable. The second is for up to 90 days ONLY. Then, the family visitor must leave and can reenter the kingdom for a further 3 months, up to 4 times.

The Saudi visa application system was recently upgraded and streamlined. This means that all visas including the Family Visit Visa are now processed online, from start to finish. 

The Application Process- 6 Main Steps

The following shows the 6 main steps required to obtain the Family Visit Visa . These 6 steps are explained in a bit more detail in the article:

Step 2. Iqama Holder Takes the Form to Sponsor to Sign and Stamp and if needed to the local Chamber of Commerce

Step 5. Visitor Submits Passport & Documents To Local Agency Dealing With Saudi Embassy

Step 6. Visitor Collects Passport/Documents plus Issued Family Visit Visa From the Saudi Embassy             

How much does a Saudi Family Visit Visa cost?

The application process for the Family Visit Visa involves both:

• Sponsor -The Iqama Holder Normally Resident In Saudi Arabia. 
• The Visiting Family Membe r ( s )- Normally Resident In The Home Country. 

The Iqama holder’s dependents cannot themselves apply for a visit visa application using their own Iqamas.  

What Are The Conditions For Use Of The Family Visit Visa?

NOTE : With a Single Entry Family Visit Visa, the visitor (s) can stay for up to 30 days in Saudi Arabia, but it must be used WITHIN 3 months of the issue date in the passport.

Note: For a Multiple Family Visit Visa, the visitor (s) can come and go to Saudi Arabia every three months up to 1 year. Family visitors must leave the kingdom on or before 3 months expires. It should be used WITHIN 1 year of the issue date in the passport.

Who is Eligible for the Family Visit Visa? 

The following are the eligible categories: 

First Line Relatives

• Wife/Husband
• Father/Mother
• Father in Law/Mother in Law
• Orphans (discretionary)
• Brothers/Sisters of foreign wives/husbands married to Saudis

Who is NOT eligible for a Family Visit Visa?

The following categories are not eligible for a Family Visit Visa. 

Distant Relatives

• Aunts/Uncles etc
• Nieces/Nephews
• Grandparents

The Resident Iqama Holder Applies For Family Visit Visa at MOFA Online and Prints a Completed Form

Documents required BEFORE applying:

• Resident Iqama Holder’s Valid Residency Permit i.e. the Iqama
• The Iqama With At least 4 month’s Validity 
• Copy of The Applicant (s) Passport-i.e. Visiting Family Member (s)
• Valid Profession of Iqama Holder

The application procedure for the family visit visa begins at the gateway to the Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) portal. Click here for the MOFA homepage.

• First, choose and click on E-Services
• Click on Residents
• Select Family Visit Visa
• Read the Service Details
• Click on Start The Service
• Choose Individuals
• Then, select Resident 
• Click I Agree if you agree to visa terms and conditions
• Enter Iqama Holder’s Residency Number (Iqama Number)
• Select Single or Multiple Entry
• Print the Form

Iqama Holder Takes the Completed Form to His/Her Sponsor to Sign and Stamp And If Needed to The Chamber of Commerce for Attestation

The sponsor then signs and stamps the document. If required for private company workers, the Saudi Chamber of Commerce can also attest it. Go there, pay 35 SR and get a printout.

Iqama Holder Checks His/Her MOFA Account To Confirm Acceptance And Sends Completed Form/Visa Number To Intending Visitor

• Select Application
• Enter Application Number
• Enter Iqama Number
• Enter Image Code
• Click Enquire
• Check Family Visit Visa Status

If yes, the Iqama holder sends a scanned copy of the completed, signed and stamped application form to the family member who is applying for the Family Visit Visa in his/her home country.

If it’s not ready, just wait. If it’s rejected, try again!

Iqama Holder/Visiting Family Member Registers, & Pays for Family Visit Visa at the Enjazat Website

For this you need:

• The Application Number
• Intending Visitor Passport Number and Applicant’s Bio Data
• MasterCard or Visa
• Intending Visitor Passport Size Photo

Family Member Visitor Submits Documents To Local Visa Agency Dealing With The Local Saudi Embassy/Consulate

There will be a local Visa Agency in your country who charges you to submit your passport and documents to the Saudi Embassy to complete the process of issuing the Family Visit Visa.

In some cases, you can do it yourself to avoid the agency fee. Embassy staff may allow you to submit your passport and documents personally at the Saudi Embassy. It has worked before for some people! Try your luck!

A list of visa application agencies is with the Embassy perhaps even on their websites.

Documents Required For the Applicant:

• Abshir Paper And Date Of Iqama Expiry
• Print out of Family Visit Visa
• Valid International Passport (Minimum 7 months validity remaining)
• Copy Of Sponsor’s Passport With 6 months validity
• Copy of Sponsor’s and Wife’s/Husband’s Passport
• Copy of Sponsor’s AND/OR Wife/Husband’s Residency Permit, the Iqama
• 4 passport size photos
• Certified Sponsor’s Marriage Certificate IF Applicant (s) is an In-laws (Attested by MOFA + One Copy)
• Certified Copy of Birth Certificate Of Son/ Daughter if Applicants (s) is an In-Laws (Attested by MOFA + One Copy) 
• Original B Form (Attested By MOFA And One Copy)
• Certified Copy of National ID Card of Applicant 
• Family Book If Necessary
• Certificate of Unmarried Female Above 18 years of Age (if required)

First, get your proof documents stamped and attested. Check how to do that in your country.

After compiling all the correct documents and checking your passport validity you can pay the agency fee and deposit your passport and documents at the Visa Agency.

The Saudi Embassy says the Family Visit Visa will be ready in up to 3 days under normal circumstances. Delays will involve requests for additional documents and/or checks

Visitor Collects Passport/Documents plus Issued Family Visit Visa From the Saudi Embassy 

The local visa agency you are dealing with will arrange an appointment for you to come to collect your passport with issued Family Visit Visa and the documents. It can take up to 3 days or more depending on each individual case. They can also deliver it to you by post.       

Family Visit Visa renewals, Insurance, and Penalties for Overstaying

Can you extend a saudi single entry family visit visa.

No, it is only valid for 30 days. On or before the 30 days have expired your visitor must return to his/her home country and begin the whole Family Visit Visa application process from scratch. 

Can you extend a Multiple Entry Family Visit Visa?

No! For either the Single of Multiple Family Visit Visas , the visitor can only stay a total of 3 months after which they have to leave the kingdom.

However, multiple visit visa allows visitors to reenter Saudi Arabia using the same visa for up to 3 times, but not exceeding 1 year.

How do you check the status of your Family Visit Visa Insurance?

• Application Reference Number (Family Visit Visa)
• Sponsor’s Iqama Number 
• Captcha Code

The status of the visit visa status will be shown to you.  

Do You Need Health Insurance For A Family Visit Visa?

Health Insurance is required for a Single and Multiple Entry Family Visit Visas. For the second , it can be extended. The cost of the visa insurance depends on age, sex and medical background of the applicant. Currently, the prices are between 30 SR and 100 SR.

Who Provides Health Insurance For A Saudi Family Visit Visa?

There are a limited number of insurance companies authorized by the Ministry of the Interior to sell health insurance for the purposes of a Family Visit Visa .

They are:  

• BUPA Arabia
• Arabian Shield
• AXA Cooperative
• Allied Cooperative
• Saudi United Cooperative

Compare insurance company offers before you buy the Family Visit Visa insurance to get the best offer.

What does a Family Visit Visa health insurance cover?

It is travel insurance that only covers treatment for emergency cases. You can use it in the case of emergencies, traffic accidents, repatriation after death, dental, dialysis, problems of pregnancy and injuries through accidents, etc. However, the costs of childbirth must be met by the family visit visa holder. 

Costs are covered for expenses up to a maximum of 100,00 SR. Policy limits are set in the contracts for cases of hospitalization, room, doctor and nursing services, and life support limited to 600 SR per day. Medication is NOT included in the policy. Conditions are given in each individual the insurance policy.  

Treatments Covered

Treatments not covered , how much does health insurance cost for a saudi family visit visa.

There is a criterion for insurance costs depending on the age, sex and medical background of the visitor applicant. Currently, the prices are between 30 SR and 100 SR.

How do you apply for the Saudi Family Visit Visa health insurance cover?

You apply online for travel insurance for the Family Visit Visa to any one of the Health Insurance providers on the list authorized by the Ministry of the Interior. Click on the following links to compare quotes for the Saudi Family Visit Visa. 

How Do You Register with Your Choice of Insurance Company ?

For complete details of how to apply for Health Insurance for the Family Visit Visa at your choice of insurance companies and for useful application tips click through to the following link.

• Enter Your Personal Details
• Enter Visitor Passport Holder Number
• Enter Family Visit Visa Holder Number 
• Enter the Border Number in Passport
• Pay the Fee

Your Family Visit Visa Insurance will be issued to you! If later you wish to extend the coverage for a Multiple Entry Family Visit Visa you can log in again to the Insurance company website and click through to process the visit visa extension.  

How do you check for Medical Insurance Validity for a Saudi Family Visit Visa?

This is how you do it.

• Choose Inquire About Visitor Insurance
• Then click Service Link
• Enter Visitor Passport Number & Captcha Code

What happens if you overstay on a Family Visit Visa?

Overstaying your  Family Visit Visa is a serious matter. If you fail to extend your  Family Visit Visa or if you remain in Saudi Arabia after your final extension has expired, the ministerial authorities will impose harsh penalties.

• Imprisonment in Detention Centre
• Deportation 
• Pay expenses for repatriation
• Possible Ban on reentering Saudi Arabia 

Overstaying your Family Visit Visa can easily be avoided by allowing time for delayed or canceled return flights out of the kingdom. Plan to leave the kingdom a few days before the expiration date of the Family Visit Visa. If this is not possible and you have to stay longer, then you should renew the Visit Visa as soon as possible. 

Related Questions

Does everyone need to have medical Insurance to visit Saudi Arabia? No, people coming for Hajj & Umrah, people on Diplomatic visas and Diplomatic mission do not need to apply for the mandatory visit visa health insurance. 

Salam Allekum! Hi there! Thanks for reading. Contact the Editor Mohammed Francis directly at [email protected] with any questions or queries.

Mohammed Francis

I am a UK national, a college teacher, father of 3, writer and blogger.

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There might come some meticulous intricacies during the period that you will encounter. First of all, assess your eligibility status while keeping the compliance with Saudi Visit Visa Renewal requirements. Be aware with the renewal application form, attentively filling it out to avoid delays. Submit the renewal application to the appropriate authorities when the documentation is in order.

Transitioning smoothly through this process also involves staying informed about any changes in regulations or requirements. Keep abreast of updates from the Saudi authorities to adapt your renewal strategy accordingly. Promptly address any inquiries or additional requests from the visa processing authorities to expedite the renewal process.

Eligibility Criteria for Visit Visa Extension

To initiate the process of visit visa renewal of Saudi Arabia, it is must to align with eligibility criteria. Verify each step and its compliance with the declared standards of visit visa renewal. Keep the expiry date of visa in check as the process for renewal occurs before this date.

Eligibility is gravitated towards the stay that is clean in record and free from any legal breaches. Compliance to the law that are declared by the government is equally important throughout the period of your visit. Moreover, the financial position and stability is crucial, clearly stating the expense management and living cost during the comprehensive stay.

For family-sponsored visit visas, compile and provide documented proof of the  familial relationship with the sponsor in Saudi Arabia . Make sure that your passport remains valid for the whole period, enabling an untroubled renewal process.

The renewal criteria may vary with time. Therefore, stay up-to-date with the authorities of Saudi Arab. Pay attention to the potential alterations that you can make in order to align your application with the latest requirements standards. By fulfilling these required details, you can proceed with the streamlined process, staying persistent in discovering the attractions of the Kingdom.

Step-by-Step Guide to Visit visa renewal KSA

To facilitate a hassle-free visit visa renewal KSA. Follow this step-by-step  guide to navigate the Saudi visit visa  renewal procedure:

• Check Eligibility : Confirm your eligibility by ensuring compliance with Saudi visit visa renewal criteria. Including a valid passport and clean legal record.
• Determine Expiration Date : Identify the expiration date of your current visa to initiate the renewal process before it lapses.
• Gather Documentation : Collect required documents.
• Financial Stability : Demonstrate financial stability, showcasing the ability to cover living expenses and financial responsibilities during the extended stay.
• Submit Application : Meticulously fill out the renewal application form and submit it, along with the necessary documents, to the relevant authorities.
• Family-Sponsored Visas : If under a family-sponsored visa, provide documented proof of the familial relationship with the Saudi sponsor.
• Stay Informed : Stay abreast of updates from Saudi authorities to adapt your application to any changes in regulations or requirements.
• Monitor Processing : Keep track of your application’s status and promptly address any inquiries or additional requests from the visa processing authorities.

Required Documentation for Visit Visa Renewal

When begin with the visit visa renewal process in KSA, making sure each document is provided. To ensure a seamless extension, gather the following key documents:

• Valid Passport : Present your passport with sufficient validity to cover the entire extension period.
• Recent Passport-Sized Photo : Include a recent, clear passport-sized photograph as per the specified guidelines.
• Renewal Application Form : Complete the renewal application form accurately, ensuring all fields are filled in with precision.
• Proof of Relationship (if applicable): For family-sponsored visas, provide documented proof of the familial relationship with the Saudi sponsor.
• Financial Proof : Demonstrate financial stability by submitting proof of your ability to cover living expenses during the extended stay.
• Payment of Visa Renewal Fees : Pay the required visa renewal Saudi Arabia fees as per the stipulated regulations.
• Checklist Review : Before submission, meticulously review a checklist of required documents to avoid any omissions or discrepancies.

To check the status of your visit visa renewal KSA, utilize online platforms or contact the relevant authorities directly. Monitor the processing on daily basis to check status. This ensures timely response to any concern or additional requests to make the renewal process smooth.

By adhering to these documentation guidelines and staying informed, you can navigate the visit visa renewal process with ease and efficiency.

Check Visa Expiry Date and Plan Ahead

The simplified process of visa renewal involves the prior step of noting the visa expiration date. Make sure you have enough time to renew visa before it gets expired. Reach out to online platforms for the procedure of visa renewal. Reach out to online platforms to begin with procedure for visa renewal, following the provided guidelines. For this, you must be aware of steps for the renewal visa online.

Begin the renewal process promptly before the expiry date comes near to avoid any disturbances to your stay. Additionally, understand the Saudi visit visa renewal requirements and financial obligations to streamline the renewal application.

Efficiently managing the renewal timeline enables you to address any unforeseen challenges that may arise during the process. Routinely check the status of your renewal application online to get the inform updates and share any inquiries punctually.

Tips for a Seamless Visit Visa Renewal Experience

For a smooth visit visa renewal experience in KSA, adhere to these tips to navigate the process seamlessly. Start by understanding the visit visa renewal requirements and eligibility criteria.

Plan ahead by ensuring financial stability, demonstrating the ability to cover living expenses during the extended stay. Stay informed about any changes in renewal procedures or requirements by regularly checking updates from Saudi authorities.

Efficiently manage your time by addressing the renewal process promptly, avoiding delays that may hinder your stay. In addition, keep a checklist of required documents to facilitate a comprehensive and error-free submission. Regularly monitor the status of your application online, promptly responding to any inquiries or requests from the visa processing authorities.

Maintain a proactive approach, understanding the importance of timely action for a hassle-free renewal experience. By following these tips, you can enhance the efficiency of your visit visa renewal KSA. Ensuring continued exploration and enjoyment in the Kingdom.

Visit the Jawazat Office or Online Portal

When it comes to visit visa renewal KSA, applicants have two primary options: visiting the Jawazat office or utilizing the online portal. Both avenues offer distinct advantages, allowing individuals to choose the method that aligns best with their preferences and circumstances.

Visiting the Jawazat office provides a direct and personalized approach. It allows face-to-face interaction with the authorities, facilitating real-time clarification of queries and immediate handling of any concerns. This option is particularly beneficial for those who prefer a hands-on and in-person experience.

On the other hand, the online portal offers convenience and efficiency. Applying for visa renewal through the online platform streamlines the process, minimizing the need for physical visits. It is a time-saving option. Enabling applicants to submit documentation and track the status of their application from the comfort of their homes.

Before deciding, consider factors such as your location, schedule, and comfort with online transactions. If proximity to a Jawazat office is convenient and you prefer personal interaction. Visiting in person may be the optimal choice. Conversely, if efficiency and convenience are paramount, utilizing the online portal aligns with the digital age.

Ultimately, whether you choose to visit the Jawazat office or use the online portal, staying informed about how to check visit visa renewal KSA. Along with this, adhering to the guidelines ensures a trouble-free and successful extension of your stay in the Kingdom.

Submitting the Renewal Application and Payment

Submitting the renewal application for your visit visa in KSA is the critical step in the visit visa procedure. After fulfilling all the specification of the process,  submit your application to the relevant authorities.

All the documents should be provided properly along with the application. Review the application attentively before submission to prevent any mishap or delay.. Take note of the specified submission channels, whether in person at the Jawazat office or through the designated online portal.

Simultaneously, be mindful of the associated visa renewal fees. Payment should be on time along with verifying mode so that the process persists smoothly.

Once the application and payment are submitted, monitor the status of your renewal application regularly. Utilize online tracking systems or other designated platforms to stay informed about the progress and promptly address any inquiries or requests from the authorities.

Meticulously manage the submission and payment aspects of the visit visa renewal process. Additionally, you enhance the likelihood of a seamless and successful extension of your stay in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

The visit visa renewal process in KSA requires exclusive attention to detail. Firstly, guarantee a seamless extension. Know all the steps of the visit visa renewal fees and follow to the specified guidelines for payment.

After submitting the renewal application, vigilance is key. Regularly check the status of your application using online tracking systems or designated platforms. Moreover, this proactive approach allows you to promptly address any inquiries or requests from the authorities.

Remember, the efficiency of your visit visa renewal in Saudi Arabia hinges on timely action, accurate documentation, and compliance with regulations. In addition, by understanding the renewal procedure, managing the application process diligently, and staying informed. You can navigate the complexities of visa renewal with ease.

Whether opting for the renewal through a visit to the Jawazat office or applying through the online portal, adherence to guidelines play a major role. This ensures the success of the renewal process.

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How to Fill Family Visit Visa Form Correctly | Complete Guide

November 15, 2019 by Ahmad Muhammad

We have discussed earlier how you can apply for a visit visa in Saudi Arabia. Now we are going to elaborate on how to fill out the Saudi family visit visa form correctly. The issuance of the visa depends upon providing the correct details and information. A little mistake can become a reason for the rejection of the family visit visa.

Here is a complete guide to filling out the form. The procedure to apply for a visit visa is in the Arabic language. Being an Expat, it becomes difficult to understand the language. So we are providing this guide for everyone who lives in Saudi Arabia and applying for a visit visa.

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Filling Family Visit Visa Form

As you are well aware that mofa issues the visit visa, moreover now the procedure is online, therefore the very first step is to visit mofa website. We are going to fill a real form for applying visit visa for wife. So let’s start

Visit Mofa (Ministry Of Foreign Site)

the first step is visiting the mofa site. https://visa.mofa.gov.sa

The site opens in the Arabic language by default. However, mofa offers an English version of the site also. You can change the language by clicking on ‘English’ available on the top left corner.

The language will change to English. Click on individual and then click on Resident. The menu under ‘resident’ will change. Select the first option, as shown in the picture below. It will lead us to the online visa form.

Filling out the Form

The form will open, the very first window is about the undertaking. You confirm that you are providing true and correct information, and you are responsible for the housing and medical insurance of visitors.

الموافقة على التعهد Undertaking

From that screen to onward, all the details are in the Arabic language. We are providing the translation of it.

“أتعهد بتدوين جميع بياناتي بالشكل الصحيح من واقع هويتي الشخصية وتدوين بيانات المطلوب للزيارة من واقع جواز سفره وأتعهد بتوفير السكن العائلي المناسب والتأمين الطبي ومغادرة الشخص المطلوب للزيارة قبل إنتهاء مدة الإقامة المحددة في تأشيرة الدخول وان يكون طيلة مدة إقامته في المملكة خاضعاً للأنظمة والقوانين المرعية وأن الغرض من الطلب هو للزيارة للعائلية فقط وليس لأداء الحج أو العمرة وأتحمل كامل المسئولية إذا ثبت خلاف ذلك. كما أفوض وزارة الخارجية السعودية بالاطلاع على سجل بياناتي في المملكة.”

Translation: I pledge to record all my data correctly from my identity and to record the information required for a visit from the passport. The request is for family visits only and not for performing Hajj or Umrah, and I assume full responsibility if proven otherwise. I also authorize the Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs to access my data record in the Kingdom.

Click on the button encircled in the rectangle to continue, as shown in the picture below.

اؑوافق means that ‘ I Agree’ and لا اؑوافق means ‘I don’t Agree.’

Filling the Second Form for Visit Visa

The second form is about your identity. Provide iqama number in the first box and expiry date in the 2nd tab. After filling in the details, click on ‘التالی’ encircled with a rectangle. It means next.

Filling the Third Form

The third form will show your details. A few details are already available. However, You have to provide the remaining information.

In this form, you have to provide a valid mobile number, personal email id, city name, and visa number.

While writing the city name, there are two options. Either provide that city name where your company has a head office. But if you live in a small city like Makkah, then write Jeddah as a city name.

For Visa Number, you can find in your passport. It’s that visa on which you entered in Saudi Arabia. We are providing the image for the visa number.

Here is the image to find the visa number.

After completing the form, click on ‘التالی’ to move to the next form. The following questionnaire asks for the details of the visitors coming to Saudi Arabia.

Filling The Fourth Form

Upon landing on the next page, the very first information you have to provide is about the purpose of the visit.

Write ‘ زيارة عائلية ‘ in the first box, It means “family visit.” We have numbered it as 1. Then Enter the captcha code. Now click on No .2  to add the details of the visitors. Unless you add all the visitors, don’t click on No. 3

once you add all the visitors, then click on حفظ button, which is labeled as no. 3.

Adding Visitors Information

When you click on No. 2 , another form will open. Provide the asked information about the visitor here.

•  Write the name of the visitor matching as written on the passport.
•  Write the date of birth of the visitor.
• Add passport number
• Write the date of the issuance of the passport.
• Mention the issuance place of the passport. We wrote Islamabad as the place of issuance.
• Select the nationality from the drop-down menu. You can use any translator to find the name of your country in Arabic. how ever google can do the perfect job for you
• Write the city name the visitor would like to fly from
• Select whether you want a single entry visa or multiple entry visa. We selected ‘single’ for a one-time entry visa.
• Next is the visa validity period. 90 is the only available option from the drop-down menu, which means that visa validity is 90 days. For multiple entry visas, the efficacy is 365 days.
• In case selecting a single entry visa, the only option you get is 30. so choose it. If it is a multiple entry visa, then it is 90 by default. These number shows days. So 90 means 90 days.
• Select the religion. The options are Muslim and non-muslim
•  The following information is about the place of birth. We wrote Lahore لاھور
• next required detail is about the type of passport of the visitor. In most cases, it is a regular passport. So select عادی from the drop-down menu.
• Select the expiry date of the passport
• for this detail. Choose لا تعمل
• انثی means woman. If you are applying for ta wife, then chose this option from the drop-down menu. The last information that mofa needs are the relation with the visitor. for the wife select زوجة

Recheck The Family Visit Application For Mistakes

After filling the form, recheck it for any mistake. Once you are sure that there is no mistake, then click on اٖضافہ button encircled with the rectangle.

After adding the visitor, the form will take you back. if you have other visitors then again click on اضافہ and provide the details.

The form is filled. But there are a few more steps remaining to complete the application. We have covered that in the main post of the family visit visa. You can read the complete procedure to apply for a visit visa here .

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