Saudi Family Visa for Kuwaiti Residents
For foreign residents living in Kuwait who wish to bring their family members to Saudi Arabia, the Saudi Family Visa offers an easy and reliable way to reunite with loved ones. Our team ensures your family’s move to the Kingdom is smooth, compliant, and hassle-free from start to finish.
Saudi Arabia Family Visa
Who Can Apply
This visa is designed for:
Expatriate professionals residing in Kuwait with family members working or living in Saudi Arabia.
Dependents such as a spouse, children, or parents joining a family member employed in Saudi Arabia.
Foreign residents in Kuwait whose Saudi sponsor or employer has applied for a family authorization through MOFA.
Types of Family Visas
You can apply for one of the following visa categories depending on your family’s needs:
Family Residence Visa: For long-term relocation to live in Saudi Arabia.
Family Visit Visa: For short-term visits, typically valid for up to 90 days, renewable to 180 days.
Our consultants will guide you in selecting the right type and preparing all required documentation.
Direct Access to Saudi Ministries
- We are not a vendor or reseller — we operate two offices in Riyadh and one in Dammam, giving us direct access to Saudi ministry systems.
- This means real-time updates, faster processing, and embassy-compliant applications — we actually serve as the knowledge engine behind many global immigration firms, law firms and consulting firms such as Big4.
Documents Required for Saudi Family Visit Visa (Kuwaiti Applicants)
Last updated: September 2025. All information is verified in real-time by our Saudi offices at Northman & Sterling Saudi Arabia.
- Original Passport - With at least 6 - 12 months validity
- 2 x Passport size photos with white background
- MOFA-approved family visit authorization issued by the Saudi sponsor
- Copy of the sponsor’s Saudi ID / Iqama and sponsor’s Passport
- Proof of relationship (marriage or birth certificate)
- Kuwaiti residence permit (Civil ID) copy.
- Medical report (for residence visa applicants)
Our Assistance for Kuwait Residents
We provide end-to-end support for Kuwaiti residents applying for a Saudi Family Visa, including:
Coordination with the Saudi sponsor or employer to obtain the official MOFA authorization.
Document attestation and legalization through the Kuwait Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Saudi Embassy.
Assistance with application preparation, embassy submission, and visa stamping.
Regular status updates and guidance until your visa is issued.
Our experts ensure your documents are accurate and complete, reducing delays and rejections.
FAQs
1. Who can apply for a Saudi Family Visa from Kuwait?
Foreign residents living in Kuwait with valid residence permits can apply if they have a family member working or residing legally in Saudi Arabia under a Saudi sponsor.
2. Can Kuwaiti citizens apply for this visa?
This service is mainly for expatriate residents in Kuwait, not Kuwaiti nationals. However, Kuwaiti citizens may apply through separate procedures if they have family in Saudi Arabia.
3. Do I need a Saudi sponsor for this visa?
Yes. Your Saudi employer or family member must apply for a Family Visa authorization (MOFA) through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Saudi Arabia.
4. What documents need to be attested in Kuwait?
You must attest your marriage certificate, birth certificates, and any legal relationship documents through the Kuwait Ministry of Foreign Affairs, followed by legalization at the Saudi Embassy in Kuwait City.
5. How long does it take to process the Saudi Family Visa from Kuwait?
Processing usually takes 1 to 3 weeks, depending on how quickly documents are prepared and the Saudi Embassy’s workload.
6. Can family members travel to Saudi Arabia on a visit visa first?
Yes. If your Family Residence Visa is still being processed, your family can travel on a Family Visit Visa for up to 90 days, renewable up to 180 days in some cases.
7. Can you help with the visa stamping at the Saudi Embassy in Kuwait?
Yes. Our team manages the submission, follow-up, and collection directly from the Saudi Embassy in Kuwait City, ensuring your visa is processed efficiently.
