Dependent of Work Visit Visa

ashiq1224

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Member since 29 January 2018

ashiq1224

29 January 2018 19:22:09

ashiq1224

29 January 2018 19:22:09

I am travelling to Riyadh for few years on work visit visa. Every six months i need to come to india to take a new work visit visa as the wvv duration is only for 6 months. but i would be staying in riyadh for 3 years. my wife is coming as dependent and i would like to know if she can work in school as teacher?

Expatuser2020

Member

Member since 23 January 2019

Riyadh, Ar Riyad

Expatuser2020

23 January 2019 18:49:24

Expatuser2020

23 January 2019 18:49:24

Riyadh, Ar Riyad

Hi,

Can you please tell me how to apply for dependant visa for wife if I am on Saudi Work Visit visa?

XTang

Bahrain/UAE/Saudi Arabia Expert

Member since 22 April 2014

Riyadh

XTang

23 January 2019 21:06:20

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XTang

23 January 2019 21:06:20

11240

Riyadh

You can't. You have to understand that WVV is a temporary visa which doesn't allow you to do anything an Iqama holder would e.g. sponsor dependent, open bank account etc etc. All it allows you do is to work legally and temporarily with your sponsor. You could do that too on a business visit but it is not legal.

Unless your employer directly provides her a visa or you have the option of getting an escort visa alongside the work visit visa, you are out of luck.

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