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Family Visit Visa Issuance
Family visit visa (single or multiple) is a short permit to stay in the Kingdom for the immediate family members of KAUST students, faculty or staff.
- Execution Duration: 3 business days after submitting to the ministry
- Steps
- Requirements
- Should Know
Apply through the online application from HERE for the family visit visa. This procedure will require HR/ Graduate Affairs approval.
After the application is approved by HR/ Graduate Affairs, GA team will receive it and contact the applicant by the email with the instruction of the following steps.
Request will be sent to MOFA (Ministry of Foreign Affairs) for attestation.
The issued visa will be sent to applicant by the email with the next instructions.
Copy of the applicant Iqama
Copy of the applicant passport
Copy of the Saudi entry visa
Copy of the visitor’s passport
Copy of proof of relation with the visitor
| Type of Visitors | Head of Department (VP / Dean) | HR | Graduate Affairs | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Approvals | Student | no | no | yes |
| Staff/ Faculty | no | yes | no |
Single: The visitor can enter the Kingdom only once. The sponsor can extend the stay during the period through Absher. For more details, please click HERE.
Multiple: The visitor can enter the Kingdom multiple times within the visa validity. If the visitor needs to stay longer than the duration of stay, he/ she must go outside the Kingdom and come back. The sponsor cannot extend the duration of stay.
Visa Validity before entering the Kingdom: The visa approval number is valid for 90 days from the date of its issuance during which visitors must have their passports stamped. After stamping, the visitor must enter the Kingdom during the visa validity period. Failure to do so means that a new visa application will need to be filed.
Visa Validity after entering the Kingdom: The duration of stay is stated on the visa.