How to Check Family Visit Visa Status
After applying for a family visit visa, you will want to track whether it is approved. You can check the status online using the application or passport details. This guide shows where and how.
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Check the application status in Absher under visa services, or through the MOI visa enquiry using the application number, passport number and nationality. Approval and rejection updates appear there once processed.
Where to check
Use Absher if you applied as the sponsor, or the public MOI visa enquiry to verify using the application and passport details.
Via Absher
Absher is the main government portal for residents and citizens.
- Go to the Absher portal at absher.sa and log in with your username and password, or register through the Nafath app.
- Open the 'My Services' section and choose 'Services'.
- Select 'Reports' and then 'Documents' (or 'Alien Control').
- Your Iqama details, including the expiry date, will be displayed on screen.
Via MOI (Ministry of Interior)
MOI (Ministry of Interior) is the Ministry of Interior e-services portal.
- Open the MOI e-services portal at moi.gov.sa.
- Switch the language to English from the top menu if needed.
- Go to 'E-Services' and then the 'Passports' (Jawazat) services.
- Choose the query service, enter your Iqama number and the verification code, then submit.
What the result tells you
The status shows whether the application is under process, approved, or rejected. Once approved, the visa can be printed for the relative to carry and present on arrival.
If it is rejected, the reason is not always detailed. Re-checking the eligibility conditions and documents usually points to what to fix before reapplying.
Is your Iqama about to expire?
Find out exactly how much renewal costs and what steps to follow before the expiry date.
Frequently asked questions
What details do I need to check the status?
Usually the application or visa number, the visitor's passport number and nationality. The sponsor can also see it directly in Absher.
How long does approval take?
Processing times vary. Checking the status online is the quickest way to know, rather than waiting for a notification.
Where can I find official information?
Always rely on the official government portals such as absher.sa and moi.gov.sa for the most accurate, up-to-date information about your residency.
Is this guide official?
No. This is an independent informational guide written to explain the topic in plain English. It is not affiliated with the Saudi government.