New Visa Regulations: Residency Affairs Sector Sets Conditions For Dependents' Inclusion

In a noteworthy development, the Residency Affairs Sector at the Ministry of Interior has announced the final conditions for the inclusion of dependents. Under the leadership of Major General Sheikh Salem Al-Nawaf, the General Administration of Residence Affairs released these conditions, leading to a notable surge in transaction completions across residency departments in the six governorates in recent days.

In response to this, a pivotal meeting was convened, attended by directors and assistants of these departments, along with Brigadier Ali Al-Adwani, the acting General Director of Residence Affairs. The central focus of the meeting was to elucidate the newly established conditions. According to the outcomes, the inclusion of dependents, as outlined in Article 22 (Family/Dependent visa), is now restricted to wives and children only. Furthermore, it is mandated that the husband's minimum salary should amount to 800 dinars, and the age of eligible children should not exceed 14 years.

The conditions also highlight that converting the residency status of the wife to Article 18 (work visa) is strictly prohibited. An exception can be made only if the sponsor submits a binding declaration committing not to request the conversion of the sponsored person's residency. Emphasizing basic requirements, the conditions reiterate the necessity of a university degree aligned with available job opportunities in the country as essential criteria for granting visas to wives and children. These changes represent a significant stride in the management of residency affairs, providing clarity on the eligibility and criteria for dependents joining their husbands in the country.

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