Saudi Family Visit Visa from Yemen: Requirements and Fees
Who issues the family visit visa, what documents are required from the visitor in Yemen, what are the fees, and how does the agency speed up the process?
Who issues the visa and for whom?
The family visit visa is requested by the resident in Saudi Arabia (the sponsor: husband, father, brother...) through official platforms, to bring their direct family members for a temporary visit. The visa does not grant the right to work.
So the story starts in Saudi Arabia, not Yemen: the sponsor is the one who submits the application, while the visitor in Yemen prepares their documents and completes procedures at the Saudi embassy or visa center.
Visitor documents in Yemen
From the visitor's side: a passport valid for at least six months, a recent photo with a white background, and certificates proving kinship (marriage certificate for a wife, or birth certificates for children and parents) authenticated through the relevant authorities.
Authenticating kinship certificates takes weeks in some cases — start well before applying, as it is the most common reason for delayed applications.
Official fees (2026)
Single entry (90 days): 300 Saudi riyals. Multiple entry (180 days): 500 riyals. Visa extension (90 extra days): 200 riyals. In addition, a mandatory health insurance is required, paid through the payment portal when applying.
Verify current prices before applying — the fees may be changed by the relevant authorities.
Timeline: from application to travel
Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs approval usually takes days, then visa stamping at the embassy or visa center takes additional days depending on appointment availability. The total varies, so do not book final flights before the visa is issued.
An agency that follows up on the application, coordinates the appointment, and notifies you of any update shortens this period significantly — which is exactly what we do.
Mistakes that get your application rejected
The most prominent: an error in the name or passport number (automatic rejection), unauthenticated kinship documents, and a short-validity passport. Having the agency review your documents before submission catches these early.
If your application is rejected, knowing the exact reason then fixing it and reapplying is better than resubmitting as-is.
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Explore the service: Visas & VisitsFrequently asked questions
Can the visitor work on a family visit visa?
No. The visa is for visiting only, and working on it is a violation that exposes you to accountability.
How long do the procedures take from Aden?
It varies based on document completeness and appointment availability. We follow up on your application, coordinate the appointment, and inform you of the expected timeline before applying.
Do I need to authenticate marriage or birth certificates?
Yes, usually, through the relevant authorities (Yemeni foreign ministry then the Saudi embassy). We guide you through the correct authentication steps for your case.