Family visas
Saudi Family Residence (Dependant Iqama)
For an eligible resident to bring dependants to live in Saudi Arabia and hold their own resident Iqama.
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Eligibility conditions, dependant fees and required insurance are set by Saudi authorities and were not confirmed against a fetchable official page; verify on GOV.SA / Absher before publishing.
Important information
Immigration rules and fees can change. This information is for general guidance only and does not constitute legal advice. Always check the latest requirements on the official Saudi Arabia government website before you apply.
- Official name
- Family Member Residence Permit (Iqama)
- Route type
- Family / dependant residence
- Sponsor
- An eligible foreign resident (Iqama holder) or citizen
- Outcome
- Each dependant receives their own resident Iqama tied to the sponsor
- Managed through
- Absher / GOV.SA National Platform e-services
Who it is for
- Foreign residents who want their immediate family to live with them in the Kingdom
- Dependants such as a spouse and children of an eligible resident
- Sponsors who meet the eligibility conditions to hold family residence
Requirements
- A valid resident Iqama for the sponsor
- The family member electronically registered with the sponsor (Absher)
- Valid passports and proof of relationship for the dependants
- Compliance with residence and insurance requirements for dependants
What you can do
- Have immediate family reside with you in Saudi Arabia
- Issue and renew a resident Iqama for each registered family member
- Manage dependant residence online without visiting an office
How to apply
- Register the family member with your account electronically (Absher)
- Select the family-member Iqama issuance service on GOV.SA / Absher
- Complete the required details and pay the applicable government fees
- Receive the Iqama at the registered (Wasel) address and renew before expiry
Official sources
For the most accurate and up-to-date information, always refer to the official government sources.
Verified against official gov.uk sources · last reviewed 2026-08-21. Information only — not legal advice.