For expatriates working in Saudi Arabia, bringing immediate family members on a permanent Residence Visa (Family Join) requires strict legal compliance. Unlike temporary visit visas, a residence visa grants family members long-term residency, local health insurance coverage, and public or private school enrollment rights.

Eligibility Criteria for Sponsoring Family Members

To apply for a Family Residence Visa, the primary sponsor inside Saudi Arabia must meet specific Ministry thresholds:

1. Active Iqama & Qualified Profession: The sponsor must hold a valid Iqama with a professional job title approved for family sponsorship by MHRSD.

2. Minimum Salary Threshold: Verified monthly earnings that meet or exceed official government minimums.

3. Yellow Slip Approval: An official Residence Visa authorization document issued to the sponsor by the Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA).

Step-by-Step Consular Workflow for Family Members

1. Sponsor secures MOFA Yellow Slip Authorization inside KSA.

2. Legalization of Marriage & Birth Certificates via Embassy chain.

3. Family members complete GAMCA Medical Fitness Examinations.

4. Lodgment of complete physical file at the Saudi Embassy.

5. Passport stamping, arrival in KSA, and final Iqama issuance.

Required Document File for Family Members

To ensure your family’s consular submission passes review without administrative holds, assemble the following documents:

• The MOFA Yellow Slip: Official document confirming visa allocation numbers and sponsor details.

• Legalized Marriage Certificate: Original marriage certificate, fully attested through your home country's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Saudi Embassy.

• Legalized Child Birth Certificates: Original birth certificates for all accompanying children, carrying complete diplomatic attestation stamps.

• Medical Fitness Clearances: Comprehensive medical test results from an accredited medical board for all applicants aged 12 and above.

• Passport & Bio-Data Photos: Original passports valid for at least 6 months, accompanied by standard white-background passport photos.

Simplify Family Relocation with City Squares

Attestation delays on marriage and birth certificates are the leading cause of family separation during corporate assignments. City Squares specializes in family relocation support:

• Document Chain Legalization: We manage end-to-end attestation for marriage and birth certificates through foreign affairs ministries and Saudi embassies.

• Medical File Upload Verification: We track GAMCA medical reports to ensure error-free portal syncing.

• Consular Lodgment: We oversee consular submission so your family receives their visa stamps without unnecessary delays.

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