Saudi Family Visit Visa: Application Procedure, Extension Rules & Insurance (2026)
Complete Guide to Saudi Family Visit Visa (MOFA Platform)
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) of Saudi Arabia allows legal expatriate residents holding valid Iqamas to apply for Family Visit Visas for direct immediate family members (parents, spouse, and children). Applications are submitted digitally through the KSA Visa Unified National Visa Platform (ksavisa.sa).
Step 1: Submit MOFA Visa Application Online
- Access the KSA Visa Platform (ksavisa.sa) and log in via National Single Sign-On (Nafath) using your Absher credentials.
- Select 'Family Visit Visa Application for Residents'.
- Verify your sponsor and personal employment data imported automatically from your Iqama.
- Enter accurate visitor details matching their international passports (Full Name, Nationality, Religion, Relation, Passport Number, Place of Issue, Date of Birth).
- Choose visa type: 'Single Entry (30-90 Days)' or 'Multiple Entry (1 Year)'.
- Submit the application and note the 9-digit application number (starting with '7' or '8').
Step 2: Chamber of Commerce (Ghorfa Tijariya) Electronic Attestation
Once submitted, private sector employees must have their application stamped by their company and attested electronically through the local Chamber of Commerce (Riyadh, Jeddah, Asharqia) with the standard statutory fee of SAR 35 (including VAT).
Saudi Family Visit Visa Types & Extension Rules
| Visa Type | Validity / Stay Duration | Extension Capability in KSA |
|---|---|---|
| Single Entry Visit Visa | 30 Days (Valid for 90 days to enter) | Extendable up to maximum 180 days total stay via Absher. |
| Multiple Entry Visit Visa | 1 Year Validity (90 Days per visit) | Exit and re-enter via airport or border, or extend via Absher with insurance. |
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