Family (Dependent) VISA

For ksa, the dependent visa depends upon your residence permit status (one should be technician or above) to get a permanent family visa. You need to have your all degrees attested and certified by relevant education board/True translation,
After that you need to take appointment in Istekdam Office ..Once they check all documents and approves,  usually in 2-3 days the permanent family visa is granted....You can bring Your immediate family ( wife/kids) once the visa is approved.

thank you Tanstar. Actually my question covers VISA for my Mother as I am keen for her to stay with me as well. Do the family VISAs cover elderly dependent parents?

Simple answer to that is no.  Dependents are your spouse and children; the visa for them is pretty much guaranteed - depending on profession, documents and status of course.

For parents, exceptions can be approved by Jawazat.  In practice, most applications are rejected and the process is very cumbersome. 

Have a look at this:   http://lifeinsaudiarabia.net/blog/2015/ … -visa-for/

Hence that is why most people have parents over on renewable visit visas.  For example, they get a 2 year family visit visa allowing the family member to stay 180 days after which they need to exit and re-enter again - not necessarily go back home but just a border exit e.g. to UAE and come back.

Thank you Bro.

So if someone has 2 year VISA and they have already spent 180 days in KSA, then do they have to stay out of KSA for a minimum period or for example they can spend a weekend away in Dubai and come back again for live for the next 6 months?

Nope they can just exit and come back. No time requirement.

Very Helpful. Thank you Buddy. Much appreciated.