Dual residence Bahrain & KSA

ydnar21 Active member

Member since 03 September 2021

ydnar21Active member04 April 2025 13:54:45

Hi Team,

I'm writing to you today from Bahrain, where I currently hold a residence visa. My company is planning to transfer me to KSA, but we have a concern regarding my wife's visa. She is currently residing with me in Bahrain, and her visa is dependent on mine. Therefore, if I cancel my Bahrain visa to proceed with the transfer, her visa will be automatically canceled as well.

I've inquired about transferring her dependent visa to KSA. However, I was told that dependent visas in KSA are more expensive.

Given this situation, I would like to ask for your expert advice on whether it's possible for me to apply for a residence visa in KSA without canceling my existing Bahrain visa.

Thank you in advance for your assistance!

XTang Bahrain/UAE/KSA Expert

Member since 22 April 2014

XTangBahrain/UAE/KSA Expert06 April 2025 07:50:14

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Yes you can hold dual residence visas.聽聽Theoretically they frown on it, practically there is no issue.聽 I have held dual or even triple residences for the last 15 years that I have been in the GCC.聽聽Right now, I hold Bahrain and Saudi residence, both.