Tourist Visa change to Family Residency Visa while in Saudi Arabia
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Hey everyone,
I can't seem to find anything definitive on this, so would appreciate any advice.
My husband has been offered a position in Khobar. Is it possible for me to go over on a tourist visa and then switch to a family residence visa when he gets his iqama, or am I required to fly back to my home country to process the new visa? If I am required to exit the country, can I do a visa run to Bahrain or the UAE or must it be my home country? Thanks! 
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