How To Make A Family Visit Visa Application Online at MOFA

Step 1.

To begin the process the Resident Iqama Holder Applies For Family Visit Visa at MOFA Online and Prints a Completed Form

This is how it is done:

1. First, go to the MOFA Portal
2. Choose and click on E-Services
3. Click on Residents
4. Select Family Visit Visa
5. Read the Service Details
6. Click on Start The Service

Now, the MOFA homepage instantly directs you to its Visa Services Platform.

1. Select English (Top Left)
2. Choose Individuals
3. Then, select Resident 
4. Click on Family Visit Visa Application for Residents
5. To translate to English click Google Translate
6. Click I Agree if you agree to visa terms and conditions
7. Enter Iqama Holder’s Residency Number (Iqama Number)
8. Enter Iqama Expiry Date (Hijri)
9. Enter Border Number (Handwritten Number on Passport Stamped Pages)
10. There are now five steps
11. Add your Sponsor Address, City, Email and Mobile number starting 00966 & number
12. Click Next
13. Then enter Visitor Information
14. Name
15. DOB
16. Passport Number
17. Passport Expiry Date
18. City of Origin
19. Employment
20. Religion
21. Nationality
22. Country
23. City
24. Visa Type: Single or Multiple Entry
25. Duration: 90 days or 365 days
26. Duration of Stay: 90 days
27. Relation to you: (Male or Female)
28. Relation to you: (Select relationship from Drop Down List)
29. Enter Visitor Name (s) EXACTLY as it appears in the passport
30. Repeat 12-29 if more than one visitor application needed
31. Enter Submit
32. Finally, check all the information is entered correctly
33. Then, double-check again
34. Justification For Visit enter لزيارة عائلية For Family Visit
35. When you are sure, click Submit
36. Print the Form. Get it
37. Now get it signed

You need to make sure you have written all the details correctly in the application form.

If the Visitor Name you enter is different from the name on the passport you will have problems issuing it. Also, make sure to write your email correctly and your mobile number using 00966 & mobile number.

Make sure too that your job title appears on the MOFA list of professions that are entitled to get visas. Many Family Visit Visas are rejected because the applicant’s profession has no entitlement. If you are not, only your sponsor can change it.

Do not write Atheisist as your religion. It is likely to be rejected.

There are Six Main Steps Required to Successfully Get the Family Visit Visa

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