RESIDENCY VISAS FOR A NEWBORN

The sponsor in Saudi Arabia must apply for a visa authorization through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Once the application is approved, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs will send the authorization directly to the Consular Section. The sponsor must provide the applicant with copy of visa slip.

Please Submit:
1. Visa application form filled out completely and accurately.
   
   
2. Original Canadian passport valid at least for six months (separate passport for the newborn).
3. Original and one copy of the birth certificate indicating the names of the mother and the father.
4. Copy of the residency permit (IQAMA) of both parents.
5. Letter from the Saudi sponsor certified by a Saudi Chamber of Commerce confirming the employment of either parent, job title, residency permit number and expiry date, and indicating that the sponsor has no objection child residing in Saudi Arabia. (we suggest that you obtain visa authorization for the newborn as this will secure issuance of the visa)
6. Covering letter requesting the visa from the Consular Section.
7. Passport of the mother and one copy.
8. Copy of the father's passport.
9. . Two (4 x 6 cm) photographs of the child.
10. A photocopy confirmed airlines reservations must be submitted along with the application

APPLICATION