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Table of Contents
- 📋 What is Istiqdam Form?
- 🛑 Who Can Apply and Important Eligibility Tips
- ✍️ Step-by-Step Guide to Filling the Istiqdam Form
- 📝 Final Tips and Recommendations
- ❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
📋 What is Istiqdam Form?
If you’re planning to apply for a permanent family visa in Saudi Arabia, the Istiqdam is a crucial step you cannot skip. It is a mandatory form that must be completed before your visa can be issued. Without filling this form correctly, your visa application will be rejected.
The Istiqdam form has to be filled out exclusively in Arabic. If you’re not comfortable with Arabic typing, I suggest getting help from an Arabic typing expert or center. Alternatively, you can use Google Translate, but be very careful to ensure all the details match exactly with what’s on your Iqama and passport.
Accuracy is key here. The details like your Iqama number, sponsor name, passport info, and job title must be exactly the same as on your official documents. Any discrepancy can lead to your visa being rejected.
🛑 Who Can Apply and Important Eligibility Tips
Not everyone can apply to bring their family through this form. Only specific job titles are eligible to sponsor family members. These include, but not limited to:
- Engineer
- Doctor
- Manager
- HR
- Teacher
- Accountant
If your job title is laborer, driver, or housekeeper, there is a high chance your visa application will be rejected.
Make sure you have your Iqama and your dependents’ passports at hand while filling out the form to avoid any mistakes.
While some applicants can apply online for the “Yellow Slip,” most cases require a manual application submitted in person at the Istiqdam office. For booking an appointment, you will need to use the Absher platform.
✍️ Step-by-Step Guide to Filling the Istiqdam Form
Filling out the form might seem complicated, but it’s straightforward once you know what information to provide. Here’s a detailed walkthrough of the fields you need to fill:
Sponsor Details (Your Details)
- Sponsor Name: Enter your full name as the sponsor since you will be sponsoring your dependents.
- Nationality: Write your current nationality. If you have multiple nationalities, you can list the others, but this is optional.
- Passport Number: Your current passport number.
- Passport Issue Date: The date your passport was issued.
- Passport Issue Place: The city or place where your passport was issued (e.g., New Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore).
- Passport Expiry Date: The expiry date of your passport.
- Entry Visa Number: This can be found stamped on your passport or on your e-visa document.
- Entry Visa Date: The date on which your visa was stamped or issued.
- Visa Stamp Place: The city name where your visa was stamped (e.g., Riyadh, Islamabad).
- Iqama Number: Your current Iqama number.
- Iqama Issue Place: The city where your Iqama was issued.
- Iqama Expiry Date: Your Iqama’s expiry date.
- Religion: Write your religion as per your Iqama.
- Profession: Your job title exactly as it appears on your Iqama.
- Iqama Issuance Count: How many times your Iqama has been issued (usually 1 or more).
- Mobile Number: Your contact number.
- Application City: The city where you are applying.
- Gross Salary: Your monthly salary, which must be at least 3500 SAR. Anything below will result in rejection.
- Company Name & Address: Your employer’s company name and city or address.
- Company Mobile Number: The company’s contact number. You may also add your mobile number here.
Sponsor Education Details
- Qualification: Mention your highest educational qualification (e.g., B.Tech, Diploma).
- Specialization: Your field of study (e.g., Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering).
- Duration of Study: How many years you studied (3, 4, or 5 years).
- Graduation Date: The date or year you graduated.
- University Name: The name of the university or institution where you graduated.
Dependent’s Details (Family Member You Want to Sponsor)
- Name: Full name of the family member.
- Nationality: Their current nationality.
- Previous Nationality: If applicable, otherwise leave blank.
- Age: Their current age.
- Religion: Their religion.
- Relationship: Your relationship with them (e.g., wife, son, daughter).
- Visa Stamp City: The city where their visa stamp will be processed.
Declaration and Signatures
At the end, you must declare that all the information provided is accurate:
- Your Name
- Your Signature
- Date of Filling the Form
- Your Address or City
- Your Mobile Number
- Company Name
- Authorized Person’s Signature: This could be your sponsor (kafeel) or HR if they have authorization.
- Company Stamp: The official stamp of your company.
Remember, the form must be filled only in Arabic. Submitting it in any other language can lead to cancellation of your request.
📝 Final Tips and Recommendations
- Always cross-check all information with your Iqama and passport to avoid errors.
- Ensure your salary meets the minimum required amount of 3500 SAR.
- Use trusted Arabic typing help if you’re not confident with the language.
- Book your appointment via the Absher platform for submission.
- Keep your Iqama and dependents’ passports handy during the application.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Can anyone fill the Istiqdam form in English?
No, the Istiqdam form must be filled exclusively in Arabic. Filling it in any other language can lead to rejection or cancellation of the application.
What happens if the job title on the form does not match my Iqama?
Any mismatch in job title or other details can result in your visa application being rejected. Always use the exact job title as on your Iqama.
Is there a minimum salary requirement for the family visa?
Yes, your gross salary must be at least 3500 SAR. If your salary is below this, your visa application is likely to be rejected.
Can laborers or drivers sponsor their family through this process?
Generally, no. Only specific professions like engineers, doctors, managers, HR, teachers, and accountants are eligible to sponsor family members.
Do I need to submit the Istiqdam form online or offline?
While some eligible applicants can apply online for the Yellow Slip, most have to submit the Istiqdam form manually at the Istiqdam office after booking an appointment on Absher.
Following these guidelines carefully will help you fill the Istiqdam form correctly and increase your chances of getting your permanent family visa approved smoothly.
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