1. Is the visa currently open?
As of June 30, 2025, Saudi Arabia has reopened family, tourism, and business visit visas for all previously affected nationalities. While entry & exit decisions remain at the discretion of authorities, the temporary suspension that began April 13 ended on June 30—so new visas are being processed again.
2. Can you get a multiple‑entry visa valid for 365 days?
✅ Yes. Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs now issues a multiple‑entry Family Visit Visa valid for 365 days, allowing:
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Multiple trips to Saudi Arabia within that year
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Up to 90 days per entry (renewable)
This visa is available to both Saudi nationals and expatriate residents (with valid Iqama) who invite first-degree relatives.
3. Costs, duration & renewals
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Validity: 1 year (date of issue)
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Each stay: up to 90 days, renewable
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Extension rules:
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Visa can be extended online via Absher, from 7 days before expiry up to 3 days after expiry
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Extensions are usually in 90-day increments, but total stays cannot exceed 365 days saudivisa.com
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4. Who’s eligible—and who can sponsor?
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Sponsors:
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Saudi citizens
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Expatriate residents (with valid working Iqama, not dependent/student) fragomen.com
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Invitees:
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Immediate family members: spouse, children, parents (and for citizens, possibly siblings)
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Visitors must be 18+, or minors accompanied by parents or guardians evisa-to-saudi-arabia.info
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5. Key requirements & steps to apply
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Sponsor fills out the online MOFA invitation request (in Arabic except names in foreign script)
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Invitation must be authenticated by Chamber of Commerce (expats) or employer
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Documents needed include: valid passports, relationship proof (marriage/birth certificates), sponsor’s Iqama, health insurance, and visa fee
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After MOFA approval, the visitor applies at embassies or authorized centers my.gov.sa+6saudi.it.com+6mofa.gov.sa+6
6. Tips & things to watch
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Check status online via MOFA’s visa platform—use the invitation number visasaudi.sa.com+14saudi.it.com+14saudivisa.com+14
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For far‑exceeding 365‑day stays:
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You can extend stays in-country using Absher (3× max, up to 365 days total)
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After that, exit and re-enter if eligible
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Some do a “visa run” to nearby countries (e.g. Bahrain/Dubai) before renewing—Reddit users confirmed this works provided you’re still within your 365‑day limit embassies.mofa.gov.sa+3reddit.com+3evisa-to-saudi-arabia.info+3
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7. ✅ At a glance: Family Visit Visa 2025
| Feature | Detail |
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| Application status | Open again since June 30, 2025 |
| Validity | 365 days |
| Stay per entry | Up to 90 days (renewable) |
| Entries allowed | Multiple |
| Sponsor | Saudi national or expat with working Iqama |
| Visitors | Spouse, children, parents (1st‑degree relatives) |
| Extension rules | Extendable via Absher (up to total 365 days), or via exit/re‑entry |
| Current caveat | Entry decisions at Saudi discretion |
8. Use‑cases & FAQs
– Multiple trips in a year?
Yes—use the multiple‑entry visa to bring over family members for consecutive visits, up to 90 days each time.
– What happens after 90 days in one visit?
Extend via Absher (within expiry window). After 3 extensions (or 365 days total), you’ll need to leave and re-enter—or apply for a new visa.
– Citizenship/nationality matters?
All nationalities are eligible now. However, entry remains at airport/immigration discretion; occasional travel agency report small hiccups, but system-wide restrictions have been lifted visasaudi.sa.com+5fragomen.com+5facebook.com+5
Final Takeaway
Saudi Arabia has reopened its Family Visit Visa program, including the sought-after 365-day multiple‑entry visa allowing 90 days per stay with in‑country renewals up to the 365‑day limit. This is a significant upgrade for families hoping to visit more flexibly, but they must still comply with visa rules—especially those governing extensions and total stay limits. Sponsors should ensure documents are correctly filled, relationships authenticated, and status tracked via MOFA. And remember, entry isn’t guaranteed; border officials have the final say.
Disclaimer: This is not breaking news—you should always verify details with official MOFA, Jawazat, or trusted immigration consultants before planning travel due to possible policy tweaks.