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How to add a dependent to your Iqama, apply for a family visit visa, manage exit visas for dependents, and handle household administration tasks in Saudi Arabia. Guides for expats managing family residency.
How to Add a Dependent to Your Iqama in Saudi Arabia
If your spouse or children are moving to Saudi Arabia to live with you, you need to add them as dependents under your Iqama. This gives them legal residency status and their own Iqama cards. The process involves applying for a family residence visa through Absher, your family travelling to Saudi Arabia, and then registering their Iqama at a Jawazat service centre. Your employer's involvement is required at the start.
Exit Visa for Dependents in Saudi Arabia — Issue Exit Permission via Absher
If your dependents (spouse or children) want to travel outside Saudi Arabia, they need an exit re-entry visa just like you do. As their sponsor, you apply for their visa through Absher. This guide walks you through the process.
How to Apply for a Family Visit Visa for Saudi Arabia
If you are an expat resident in Saudi Arabia, you can sponsor a family visit visa for relatives who want to visit you. The application is done through the Absher platform and the visa is issued electronically. This guide explains the process step by step.