Saudi Family Visit Visa 2026: Fees, Insurance and How to Extend It
Quick answer: The family visit request on the MOFA platform is free. The visa fee is 300 SAR per visitor, plus visitor health insurance (the price depends on the insurer and the length of stay). Each extension costs 100 SAR and is done on Absher while the visitor is inside Saudi Arabia.
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Who can bring family on a visit visa?
- A resident with a valid work iqama. A dependent iqama (on someone else's iqama) cannot sponsor a family visit.
- Close relatives: parents, wife or husband, and children. Other relatives may be allowed depending on the rules at the time of the request.
- The relationship must be proven with documents, such as a marriage or birth certificate.
Family visit visa costs 2026
| Item | Amount | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Visit request (MOFA platform) | Free | No fee for the request itself |
| Visa fee | 300 SAR per visitor | Confirm the amount on the payment page |
| Visitor health insurance | Varies | Depends on the insurer, age and length of stay |
| Visa center / courier | Varies | Only if you use an agent or visa center |
| Each extension (Absher) | 100 SAR | Per visitor, per extension |
Example: bringing your parents
Two visitors (father and mother). Visa fees: 2 × 300 = 600 SAR. If insurance is, for example, 250 SAR per person, add 500 SAR. Total before any extension: 1,100 SAR. If you extend both visas twice: 2 × 2 × 100 = 400 SAR more.
The insurance amount in this example is only for illustration. Enter the real quote in the calculator.
How to extend a family visit visa (تمديد الزيارة العائلية)
- Make sure the visitor is inside Saudi Arabia.
- Buy or renew visitor medical insurance that covers the extension period.
- Pay the 100 SAR extension fee through your bank (SADAD) under Passports.
- Log in to Absher with the sponsor's account, open the visitors' services and choose Extend visit visa.
- Print or save the confirmation.
When can you extend?
- When fewer than 7 days are left on the visa, or
- Up to 3 days after the visa expires.
- Outside this window, Absher usually does not show the extension option.
- Late extension or overstay can lead to fines, so do not wait until the last day.
Common reasons an extension fails
- The visitor's insurance is not valid or not yet linked.
- The extension fee was not paid, or the payment is not yet showing.
- The visa has reached its maximum allowed stay.
- The visa type is not a family visit visa (other visit visas have their own rules).
Frequently asked questions
How much is the family visit visa fee in Saudi Arabia?
300 SAR per visitor, plus visitor health insurance. The request on the MOFA platform itself is free.
How much does it cost to extend a family visit visa?
100 SAR per extension for each visitor, paid through SADAD, plus valid visitor insurance for the extra period.
When can I extend the visit visa on Absher?
When fewer than 7 days remain on the visa, or within 3 days after it expires. The visitor must be inside Saudi Arabia.
Can I apply for a family visit with a dependent iqama?
No. The sponsor must hold a valid work iqama.
Is insurance included in the visa fee?
No. Visitor health insurance is a separate cost, and the price depends on the insurer and the length of stay.
Official sources
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs: Family visit request service
- Saudi National Platform: Extension of visit visa
- Council of Health Insurance: Visitor insurance policy
This guide explains the general rules. It is not legal advice.