Saudi & Gulf Visa Services

Saudi Arabia Family Visit Visa From London

Applying for a Saudi Arabia Family Visit Visa from London is essential for UK residents, British citizens, and foreign nationals living in the UK who wish to visit immediate family members residing in the Kingdom. Whether you hold a UK passport or are a non-UK national applying from the UK, a Family Visit Visa is required before travelling, as Saudi Arabia does not issue visas on arrival for family visits. Applicants applying from the UK—including London applicants—must follow the official Embassy procedure and ensure all documents are correctly submitted for approval.

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WHO NEEDS A SAUDI FAMILY VISIT VISA?

  • UK residents travelling to Saudi Arabia to visit family
  • British citizens visiting relatives working or living in the Kingdom
  • Foreign nationals living in the UK who have immediate family members in Saudi Arabia
  • London applicants applying through the Saudi Embassy
  • Applicants applying from the UK who require single or multiple-entry family visit visas
  • Dependants or relatives of professionals working in Saudi Arabia
  • UK-based individuals visiting spouses, parents, or children in the Kingdom

FAQs About Saudi Arabia Family Visit Visa for UK Residents

1. Do UK residents need a Saudi Family Visit Visa?

Yes. All UK residents, British citizens, and foreign nationals living in the UK visiting family members in Saudi Arabia must apply for a Family Visit Visa before travelling.

2. Can I apply if I hold a UK passport but do not live in London?

Yes. Applicants applying from the UK can submit documents via secure courier and do not need to visit London in person.

3. What documents do I need to prove family relationship?

You must provide official documents such as marriage certificates, birth certificates, or equivalent proof. Foreign nationals living in the UK must provide UK residency proof as well.

4. Can UK-based companies send dependants under this visa category?

Yes. As long as you have valid UK residency status, you may apply through the Saudi Embassy in London.

تأشيرة الزيارة العائلية في المملكة العربية السعودية (من المملكة المتحدة)

تُمنح تأشيرة الزيارة العائلية في المملكة العربية السعودية للمقيمين في المملكة المتحدة الراغبين في دعوة أقاربهم من الدرجة الأولى لزيارة قصيرة إلى المملكة. تُصدر هذه التأشيرة عادةً للزوج أو الزوجة، الأبناء، الوالدين، أو والدي الزوج/الزوجة، وهي صالحة للزيارات المؤقتة فقط. تأشيرة الزيارة العائلية لا تُعد تأشيرة إقامة، ولا تتيح لحاملها العمل داخل المملكة. تُستخدم فقط للزيارات المؤقتة ويجب أن تكون مدعومة بخطاب دعوة رسمي من الكفيل في السعودية.

من يحتاج إلى تأشيرة زيارة عائلية؟

  • الزوج أو الزوجة للمقيم أو المواطن في المملكة
  • الأبناء للمقيمين الأجانب
  • الوالدين أو والدي الزوج/الزوجة للمقيمين العاملين في المملكة
  • الأقارب المقربين المدعوين لزيارة قصيرة الأجل

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