Visit visa converted into permanent Visa

Yes, this is possible, but your Company must write a letter directed to MOI, however, such request has to be approved by the Ministry of Interior. I guess the procedure is little bit complicated. 

Read this link on how convert family visit visa to permanent family visa.

Okk but does the family need to exit kingdom for process?

Obviously, you are defeating the purpose if your family is on exit visit visa. Process the documentation to convert visit visa to permanent visa while your family are in-kingdom.

is it possible to convert visit visa to family visa?
I think not possible  check in MOI web FAQ

https://www.moi.gov.sa/wps/portal/Home/ … sv0gm4fQ!/

Not possible as per normal process.  You need to have very high level connections in MOI to be able to do it.

Jawazat clarified this a few days ago as well over their twitter account in response to a similar question.

It was possible on my case as I was able to recently acquire an Iqama for my child, who arrived in the Kingdom on a visit visa. I am sharing this for those who has their kids on visit visas and are worried about traveling out of the Kingdom.

Hi there,
Can you please tell me the process. Do i need to seek the assistance of my passport office's head director? I just brought my family under the visit visa.

I assume that your problem is solved if the passport office's director is willing to help you.

In my case I had to seek the assistance of one of the visa offices outside the passport office in King Fahd Road. It took about 2-3 months for them to get the Iqama, which was quite stressful.

What did you do to get a permanent visa for your child?  I have a 2 yr old daughter on visit visa and I don’t want her to travel back to the Philippines due to covid. I hope you could help me. Thank you.

Hello. I engaged the services of one of the visa offices just outside the Istiqdam office in Riyadh. They were able to cancel the visit visa and apply for an Iqama for my child.

What were the documents that you gave them?
How much did you pay them?
Thank you for your response. 😊

Hi u have any update

@redstep. Could you please provide further information like the location of the office you went to?
Thank you

I meant our onsite passport office which doesn't have that much power regarding this process. However, they told me that we can try and submit all the documents to the ministry and just wait for about three months. I'm still waiting.

And through istiqdam? Could converting a visit visa to iqama be possible this way?

I would like to convert a visit visa to iqama. Can you provide me the location of the offices you visited please

Is it possible to convert visit VISA to residency VISA for my wife and son. If so, what is the procedure ? Pease suport.

Bro can you gimme your WhatsApp number or text me on ***. I also need to do the same. Need your guidance.

No need these days
Just visit jawazat
Give all documents
Like
Your ppt copy
Your wife ppt copy
Take both original
Birth certificate .if outside attest
Your marriage certificate attested by mofa
And if daughter need unmarried affidavit from consulate attested by consulate and mofa
Pay 2000 sar iqama fees
And family levy
And a photograph of candidate
That's it

Possible , we have done it

Yes me too for my daughter
Boys less than 18 years only

As you were able to get your child iqama. wanted to ask u how much u paid.
Please let me know the process of payment coz if they approve my child visa to be converted i will have to deposit the neccessary fees and other charges.
please reply

Roshan Zaaher wrote:

No need these days
Just visit jawazat
Give all documents
Like
Your ppt copy
Your wife ppt copy
Take both original
Birth certificate .if outside attest
Your marriage certificate attested by mofa
And if daughter need unmarried affidavit from consulate attested by consulate and mofa
Pay 2000 sar iqama fees
And family levy
And a photograph of candidate
That's it

hi,
i also went to convert my child visit visa into iqama. they saw my papers and have called me on monday.
i want to know. what was the fees you paid and where should we submit the 2000 sr fees - under which category. in government payments than what to select.
As you were able to get your child iqama. wanted to ask u how much u paid.
Please let me know the process of payment coz if they approve my child visa to be converted i will have to deposit the neccessary fees and other charges.
please reply
regards

redstep wrote:

Hello. I engaged the services of one of the visa offices just outside the Istiqdam office in Riyadh. They were able to cancel the visit visa and apply for an Iqama for my child.

hi there,
i also went to convert my child visit visa into iqama. they saw my papers and have called me on monday.
i want to know. what was the fees you paid and where should we submit the fees - under which category. in government payments than what to select.
As you were able to get your child iqama. wanted to ask u how much u paid.
Please let me know the process of payment coz if they approve my child visa to be converted i will have to deposit the neccessary fees and other charges.
please reply
regards

Can you please advise the process/procedures?

Is it possible for male above 18 yrs old? I’m finding a way to convert my visit visa to iqama to apply for a job. I am already accepted but the visa is the problem

Assuming both parents have iqama, yes it can be done. But ppl in here are talking about converting visit visa of wife and children to a permanent iqama. I have done it but my employer went to the ministry and finished all. So i believe your employer must be doing almost 100% of the work

Yes, both my parents have iqama and I need a working visa. We are considering converting my visit visa to family visa, but is it possible if I’m above 18 yrs old?

A big not possible !!!

hi , currently im in  family visit visa .. can  we convert  mine  and my  son's  visit visa to family visa .. is it possible .. if its yes .. should i leave ksa  to get it done . thanks in advance..

Hi
Please advise you able to convert your family visit visa to Residence visa/Iqama.

Thanks.

@redstep Can you please guide me i need to convert my child Visit to Iqama? Please contact me on Whatsapp***

@RedTrumpet

Hello

I enter saudi by visiting visa sent by my husband...so he can change it to Permanent visa?

@SHAYMA ABD I need the answer for the same question. My wife is on Visit visa. I want to convert it into Iqama

You should apply by letter and maybe physically for that and get an allowance from MOI. Then from ABSHER you can provide the allowance number and your information as per attached

@Abdillahihaji hi

Its about 2 months our employer is trying and still it in process.

Can u share how much time it takes for the same.

@RedTrumpet hi can you share your number.our company has already written letter to moi but waiting since 3 months.