Are you trying to check your Saudi family visit visa status but keep getting lost on government portals? And you are not the only one. Whether you were applying for your spouse, children, or some close family member. You use MOFA, and possibly even Absher, and either you get vague updates or absolutely nothing.
My name is Faisal AL-Harbi, and I recently helped a Pakistani who has just undergone the whole process of going to Saudi Arabia. I needed to determine how I could track an application for a Saudi Arabia family visit visa once I had applied. I approached government websites such as visa.mofa.gov.sa, and even Absher to conclude, and I mapped out everything in case you want to know how it happened.
In this blog, I am going to demonstrate to you four official ways to know the status of the Saudi family visit visa online by application number, passport, or Iqama.
Methods to Check Family Visit Visa Status
Family visit visa status can be checked in 4 ways as follows:
- Via the MOFA Visa Portal (visa.mofa.gov.sa)
- Via Absher
- Call or Visit the Saudi Embassy or VFS Tasheel Center
Method 1: Check via the MOFA Visa Portal
It is the best and most commonly trusted source of accessing a family visit visa status.
Steps to Follow
- Access the MOFA eVisa Services site: https://visa. mofa.gov.sa
- Scroll down to the “Query” section.
- Choose Visa Application Status or Search a Visa by using of Application Number.
- Enter these details:
- Application Number (as it is highlighted in your filled visa form)
- ID Number (it can be either your Iqama number or a passport number)
- The Captcha code as displayed
- Click Search
What You’ll See
- If approved, the visa number, issuance status, and other important information will be displayed.
- If under review, You will encounter phrases such as: Under Process, Under Review, or In Progress.
- If denied or delayed, In case of denial or delay, there can be no result or rejection message.
My Tip
In case you can not see your application, make sure not to have an error in the application number or the passport number. It occurs more frequently than it would seem.
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Method 2: Track via Absher
This is your pathway in case you are already in Saudi Arabia and you applied using the internal services such as Istiqdam. Procedures through Absher:
Log in to your Absher account: https://www.absher.sa
- Go to your Dashboard
- Select the option of My Services > Visa Services
- The outcomes will appear in the following manner.
What You’ll See
- Visa status: Approved, Rejected, or Under Review
- Expiry date (if already approved)
- Option to print or download the visa
Pro Tip
When the visa can be printed and sent to the family member in another country. They will carry it with them to the embassy, stamp it, and then fly to Saudi.
Method 3: Call or Visit the Saudi Embassy
Steps
- Contact the Saudi embassy at home
- Provide them with your visa application number and passport details
- VFS Tasheel Center personally and get personal assistance
What They Can Do
- Confirm visa status directly from their system
- Provide you with the next action in case of a delay or problem
This will be a perfect choice when you are applying externally to Saudi Arabia, and you are not getting updates on the online systems.
FAQs
What is the average time frame for processing the visa?
Usually, it can take 7-10 days of business.
What if my visa is rejected?
On MOFA, you will receive a rejection message. Approximately 30 days later, one can reapply.
Can I use someone else’s Absher account?
No, you need Absher, which is registered to your Iqama and cellphone number. You will have to have your login.
Do I need to print the visa before traveling?
Yes. As soon as it is accepted, your relative should go with the printed visa to the embassy or the consulate where it can be stamped.
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Final Thoughts
I understand the anxiousness that awaits on family visit visas, I have experienced this firsthand. So I wrote this to you.
The MOFA site will be your main source; however, it would not hurt to double-check it at Absher, in case things seem to take too long. And when you feel like you are lost, then just simply call the embassy. It works.
I hope that this guide simplified your life a bit. You also have the right to stay with your family, and now you will know how to monitor that progress like a pro.
