Bringing my wife to KSA

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Member since 28 May 2015

joe_soccialMember05 August 2015 04:33:10

We are moving to Riyadh for the first time. I have a job with Prince Sultan University in Riyadh.
My school is telling me that my wife and I should apply for visas at the same time, and travel together. But many of the posts on this site say that I have to go first, get an iqama, and only several months later bring my wife. Can anyone comment on this?

hamudi ViP

Member since 28 January 2011

hamudiViP05 August 2015 09:14:15

1981

Yea, you need to get Iqama first, unless they are issuing visit/business visa for your wifey too.

AbouFoelaan Active member

Member since 04 June 2015

AbouFoelaanActive member05 August 2015 11:57:24

No, they seem to make exceptions for teachers of universities. Check on the tasheel site for work visa and/or resident visa. You will see that for this group and ambassadors there are other rules.

joe_soccial Member

Member since 28 May 2015

joe_soccialMember05 August 2015 15:41:07

My school employer is telling me that for teachers, wife can come with.
Sending in the visa doc package today. Fingers crossed!

hamudi ViP

Member since 28 January 2011

hamudiViP05 August 2015 21:13:20

1981

Oh didn't know that. I wanna be a teacher now. U guys get good perks.

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