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Member since 10 December 2013

agatagMember10 December 2013 11:19:03

Hello,I'm from Europe and I've been offered a job in Saudi Arabia. Now I'm discussing the terms with my future employer. I want to go with my family, and he says that I can bring them only after 3-4 months of my stay. Is it possible to go with one's family? What does it depend on? What arguments should I present? Please, help. I cannot leave my baby for 4 months.

atomicwarlord Contributor

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atomicwarlordContributor10 December 2013 11:34:23

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hi..

I suppose you need to first arrive in the kingdom, have your residence permit made and then you can apply for a family visa.. They would be dependents on your sponsorship..

Usually a residence permit know as (IQAMA) gets issued within a month.. It may take some more time now due to the crowd at passport offices (Jawazat).. but if your company has better ties, then they can rush it..

It will be around 2- 3 Months by most to bring your family in the kingdom..

agatag Member

Member since 10 December 2013

agatagMember10 December 2013 11:48:12

Thank you for your answer.

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