Saudi Arabia - Apply Resident Permit to a Family Member

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Procedure

• Visit the concerned authority.
• Fill the application form with the complete information as appear in the passport. It must be typewritten or computerized and must be signed by the guardian.
• Submit the necessary documents.
• Pay the prescribed fees.

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Required Documents

• Valid passport of the member
• 2 recent, collective and colour photographs of the wife and children (4 x 6 cm in size)
• Copy of birth certificate must be provided within one year from the date of birth (for children born in Saudi Arabia)
• Copy of the marriage contract (if the wife is married in Saudi Arabia)

Office Locations & Contacts

Riyadh

• Sahara Mall - Crossing of King Abdulaziz, King Abdullah Rds.; 011-4520329, 011-4771100, 4004
• Flamengo Mall - Crossing of south ring road, Hamza Rd.; 011-4403451, 011-4771100, 4242
• Al-Sadhan Mall - Khurais Rd. east of Riyadh
• Al-Sadhan Mall Al-Selaimanyya - North of Riyadh

Jeddah

• Al-Tahliya Trading Center - Al-Tahliya Road; 012-2635001

Working Hours

• Morning shift - from 09:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m.
• Evening shift - from 04:00 p.m. to 09:00 p.m.

Work Days

• Morning shift - from Saturday to Wednesday.
• Evening shift - full week

Eligibility

• The family member must have an entry visa issued by the Saudi embassy from the country of origin of him/her
• The family member must be present in the Kingdom

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Validity

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Documents to Use

Iqama Form

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Instructions

• If the wife was married in Saudi Arabia, she must be added to her husband's Resident Permit (Iqama)
• If the wife's religion is different from her husband's, her own Iqama must be issued
• Once 18 years of age, the family member should be separated from guardian's Iqama and issued an individual Iqama. A letter from the school must be provided confirming the student status.

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