Absher Dependents & Family Services Guide
Learn about Absher services for family members and dependents, including Iqama services, visas, travel services, family information and appointments.
Absher provides several electronic services for eligible family members and dependents. Depending on the service and your account, you may be able to manage Resident ID services, visas, travel-related services, family information and appointments online.
Absher Family & Dependent Services
Absher includes different services that can help eligible users manage government services related to family members and dependents.
Resident ID Services
Services related to issuing or renewing the Resident ID for eligible family members.
Learn more →Family Information
View available registered family information through government digital services.
Learn more →Other Services
Additional services may appear depending on your account and eligibility.
Explore Absher →Family Iqama & Resident ID Services
Absher provides Resident ID services for eligible family members. These services can include issuing and renewing the Resident ID through the available electronic service.
Issue Resident ID
The electronic Resident ID issuance service can be used for an eligible family member or registered domestic worker.
The available service and requirements depend on the beneficiary and account eligibility.
Renew Resident ID
Eligible users can use the Resident ID renewal service for a family member through Absher.
Requirements can include valid passport information, payment of required fees and settlement of applicable traffic violations.
Requirements can differ according to the family member, service and account status. Always check the current requirements shown by Absher before submitting a request.
Family Visa Services in Absher
Absher provides visa-related services for eligible family members and dependents. Available services can include Exit/Re-Entry and Final Exit services.
Exit/Re-Entry Visa
Eligible family members can be selected through the available family visa service when issuing an Exit/Re-Entry visa.
Full Exit/Re-Entry Guide →Final Exit Visa
Eligible dependents can be selected through the relevant visa service when issuing a Final Exit visa.
Full Final Exit Guide →Visa Requirements
Absher displays the applicable requirements and fees during the service process.
Check Absher →Travel Services for Family Members
Absher includes travel-related services for eligible family members. One available service is Travel Permits for Family Members.
Travel Permits
The Travel Permits for Family Members service allows eligible users to issue or cancel travel permits through the available electronic service.
Travel & Visa Services
Family travel may also involve visa services such as Exit/Re-Entry or Final Exit, depending on the situation.
Not every family member or situation will have the same travel options. Review the service requirements shown in your Absher account.
How to View Family Member Information
Saudi government digital services allow eligible users to view registered family information without visiting a Civil Affairs office for certain information services.
Family-Related Appointments
Some family-related government services may require an appointment. Absher provides electronic appointment services for supported government departments.
Istiqdam Appointment
For certain family sponsorship requests, an appointment with the General Department of Expatriate Affairs may be available through Absher.
The available appointment service will show the relevant department, service and appointment details.
Other Government Appointments
Depending on the service, appointments may also be available for departments such as Passports or Civil Affairs.
See the Absher Appointments Guide →Dependent Separation Service
Absher includes a Dependent Separation service for eligible residents. The service can be used by the resident head of household to separate a family member who meets the applicable age and service conditions from the family record.
What does it mean?
Dependent separation is a specific Absher service related to family records. The service availability and requirements are shown according to the account and beneficiary.
Common Absher Family Service Problems
If a family service is not available or cannot be completed, check the basic account and beneficiary details first.
Frequently Asked Questions
Eligible users can access different family and dependent services through Absher, depending on the service and account eligibility.
Yes, an electronic Resident ID renewal service is available for eligible family members when the required conditions are met.
Eligible family members can be selected through the relevant family visa service for Exit/Re-Entry visa issuance.
Eligible dependents can be selected through the relevant visa service when the applicable requirements are met.
Eligible users can use available government digital services to view registered family information.
No. Service availability can depend on the user’s account, beneficiary and eligibility.
Check your account status, beneficiary information and the current requirements displayed by Absher. If the service is still unavailable, use the official Absher support channels.
For the latest service availability, requirements and instructions, always check the official Absher platform: Absher.sa
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