Permanent family visa v/s Dependent Visa

godwinkanagaraj14 · 2023-08-05T11:06:47+02:00

Explore the differences between permanent family visas and dependent visas in Saudi Arabia. Get clarity on levy fees and eligibility requirements.

godwinkanagaraj14 New member

Member since 18 April 2023

godwinkanagaraj14New member05 August 2023 09:06:47

Permanent family visa and dependent visa is same or not? If same we need to pay levy fees or not?

venkisunil New member

Member since 25 July 2023

venkisunilNew member05 August 2023 09:26:34

Hi,

I never heard of permanent visa. It is only the dependant visa you need to apply and it gets converted to resident ID (iqama) when your family is in Saudi.

Hope this clarifies.

Regards,

Sunil

XTang Bahrain/UAE/KSA Expert

Member since 22 April 2014

XTangBahrain/UAE/KSA Expert07 August 2023 10:19:38

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I don't know why people don't get this. Every other day, someone says permanent visa. THERE IS NO SUCH THING AS A PERMANENT VISA IN SAUDI - whether work or family.聽 The word permanent implies a lifetime visa with residence which is not the case. It is either a work visa or a dependent visa which are both renewable every year.

The closest thing to a permanent visa in Saudi is the premier residency. The 800K option where you get a visa that lasts your lifetime.