Saudi Arabia has announced a new facility for skilled foreign workers applying for work visas. Pakistanis can also benefit from the new facility.
Under the new process, eligible professionals can apply for visas for their families while their own work visa is being processed.
This will allow workers to bring their families to Saudi Arabia without waiting for a long period after receiving their work visas.
Who can apply for family visas?
Qualified professionals can sponsor certain family members under the new process.
The eligible family members include:
- Spouse
- Sons under 25 years of age
- Unmarried daughters
The family visa process can be completed at the same time as the worker’s work visa. Applicants must meet all the required conditions before submitting their applications.
Once the requirements are completed, entry visas for eligible family members can also be issued.
What happens after the family arrives?
After entering Saudi Arabia, the family members will have to complete their residency procedures.
The required residence permits, known as iqamas, will be issued according to Saudi Arabia’s rules and regulations.
The new process is expected to make it easier for skilled foreign workers to move to the Kingdom with their families.
Saudi Arabia announces new Hajj 2027 package
Previously, Hajj pilgrims from other countries had to arrange different services through separate arrangements. Saudi Arabia has now introduced a new package for international pilgrims ahead of the 2027 Hajj season.
The new package will cover major services from the arrival of pilgrims in Saudi Arabia until their departure.
According to the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah, the services will be provided through one electronic agreement on the Electronic Path platform.
What will the new Hajj package include?
The package will cover four main services:
- Facilities at the holy sites
- Accommodation in Makkah and Madinah
- Transport
- Catering
