Bringing your parents or children to Saudi Arabia on a family visit visa costs SAR 300 for a single-entry visa or SAR 500 for multiple entry in MOFA fees, paid inside the Kingdom by the sponsor through SADAD. Add roughly SAR 260 in service and insurance charges, plus the embassy stamping fee in the home country.
The fee is rarely the obstacle. Eligibility is. Your Iqama category and documented salary decide whether the application is approved at all. This guide sets out both.
Total Cost Per Person
| Item | Single entry | Multiple entry |
|---|---|---|
| MOFA visa fee (SADAD) | SAR 300 | SAR 500 |
| Digital services fee | ~SAR 40 | ~SAR 40 |
| Insurance service fee | ~SAR 40 | ~SAR 40 |
| Medical insurance premium | ~SAR 180 | ~SAR 180 |
| Absher / typing centre | SAR 100–250 | SAR 100–250 |
| Embassy stamping in Pakistan | ~PKR 12,500–25,000 | ~PKR 12,500–25,000 |
Realistic total: SAR 560 to 700 per person inside the Kingdom, plus the embassy fee abroad. Insurance is mandatory and must be system-linked — the application will not move without it.
Eligibility — Where Applications Fail
| Requirement | Standard |
|---|---|
| Iqama profession | Professional or skilled category. Labour-only categories generally cannot sponsor. |
| Iqama validity | At least 90 days remaining |
| Documented salary | About SAR 5,000 per month, shown on the salary certificate |
| Employer standing | Not in the red Nitaqat band |
| Relationship proof | Attested marriage or birth certificate |
Single vs Multiple Entry
| Single entry | Multiple entry | |
|---|---|---|
| Stay per visit | 30 days | Up to 90 days |
| Validity | Single window | 6 months to 1 year |
| Extension inside KSA | Yes, via Absher | Usually exit and re-enter instead |
| Extension cost | About SAR 100–200 per month | SAR 400 per month (re-entry) |
How to Apply
- Pay the MOFA fee through the sponsor’s account on the MOFA visa platform (enjazit.sa) via SADAD.
- Print the visa approval the system issues.
- Send it to your family — they take it to the Saudi embassy or visa centre with passports, photographs, the attested relationship document and the medical insurance.
- Collect the stamped visa and check every date and spelling matches the passport.
- Travel within the visa validity window. Landing after it expires means refusal at the airport.
Extending the Visit
- Log in to Absher as the sponsor.
- Open Visa Services and select the visitor.
- Choose the extension period and pay the SADAD bill.
- Return to Absher to confirm and download the updated document.
Visit vs Residence — Do Not Mix Them Up
A family visit visa is short-term. If you want your family to live with you, the route is a family residence visa (Iqama), which carries a monthly dependent levy of SAR 400 per dependent — a recurring charge, not a one-off fee. See our Iqama fee breakdown for how that stacks up across a year.
If you are still planning the move itself, start with the Saudi Arabia work visa guide. For travel during the year, the exit re-entry visa fees guide covers the permit you will need, and the 2027 public holidays list helps you time the trip.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is a Saudi family visit visa?
SAR 300 for single entry or SAR 500 for multiple entry in MOFA fees, plus about SAR 260 in service and insurance charges, plus the embassy stamping fee in your home country.
What salary do I need to sponsor family?
Roughly SAR 5,000 per month, documented on a salary certificate, with a professional-category Iqama valid for at least 90 days.
How long can my family stay?
30 days per stay on single entry (extendable via Absher) or up to 90 days per visit on multiple entry.
Can I sponsor my parents?
Yes, if your Iqama is in a professional or skilled category and the salary and Nitaqat conditions are met. Labour-only categories normally cannot sponsor parents.
Can I extend after the visa expires?
No. Extension is only possible while the visa is valid and the visitor is inside the Kingdom.
Bottom Line
Budget SAR 560 to 700 per person inside the Kingdom plus the embassy fee, and check your Iqama profession and salary before you pay anything — that is where most applications fail. Extend early, never let a visit become an overstay, and remember that a visit visa keeps family here for weeks, while a residence visa keeps them for years at SAR 400 a month per dependent.
