KARACHI – Saudi Arabia is one of the countries with the largest Pakistani expatriates in the world and it is also the largest source of remittance to Pakistan.
A major number of Pakistan national are engaged in various jobs in the Arab country while others run business. It has been a wish of the expats to bring their families to Saudi Arabia so they can live with them.
The Kingdom offers the facility of family sponsorship to those who want to bring their families. The expats can avail the facility if the meet the requirements regarding their income, profession and others.
The Pakistanis and nationals of other countries can pick dependent or Iqama visa for their families, which include spouses and children.
The dependent visa is valid for one year and it is required to be renewed annually.
Iqama Visa grants residency status similar to family member. It requires specific professions with potentially higher salary thresholds.
Minimum Salary for Saudi Arabia Family Sponsorship
Unofficial data available online shows the minimum salary for family sponsorship visa should be 3,500 Saudi Riyals while the professions include technician, engineer, doctor, manager and others.
