Costs of a family visit visa
A resident can invite his wife, children and parents on a family visit visa through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The visa costs 300 SAR for each person, plus online service fees and health insurance. Each visit can last up to 90 days and can be extended in Absher.
In 2025 nationals of 14 countries, including India, Pakistan, Egypt and Bangladesh, could only get single-entry visas, and visits are often paused in the weeks before Hajj. Check the options for your family's nationality on the Ministry's visa website.
Costs of an Umrah trip
Residents book a free Umrah permit in the Nusuk app. The main costs are travel, the hotel and food. Hotels next to the Haram cost much more in the last 10 nights of Ramadan.
Example
Family of 4 from Jeddah by train, 3 nights within 2 km of the Haram, normal season
About 2,618 SAR in total.
Frequently asked questions
How much is the Saudi family visit visa?
300 SAR for each visitor, for single or multiple entry, plus small online service fees and the required health insurance.
How long can my family stay?
Up to 90 days on each visit. A single-entry visa can be extended in Absher, usually 30 days at a time, while your iqama is valid.
Do residents pay for an Umrah permit?
No. The Umrah permit and the Rawdah permit in the Nusuk app are free.
From the blog: Bringing your family to the Gulf: salary rules and yearly costs
Last reviewed: October 2026. Visa rules and prices change; check visa.mofa.gov.sa, Absher and Nusuk before you plan. This is an estimate.
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