Saudi Arabia: Residence rights of the husband of a Saudi Arabian citizen
| Publisher | Canada: Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada |
| Author | Research Directorate, Immigration and Refugee Board, Canada |
| Publication Date | 4 October 2002 |
| Citation / Document Symbol | SAU39329.E |
| Reference | 2 |
| Cite as | Canada: Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada, Saudi Arabia: Residence rights of the husband of a Saudi Arabian citizen, 4 October 2002, SAU39329.E, available at: https://www.refworld.org/docid/3f7d4e1231.html [accessed 31 May 2023] |
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According to information obtained from the Head of the Consular Section of the Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia in Ottawa, the husband of a Saudi Arabian citizen has no residence rights (3 Oct. 2002). He may, however, visit as often as he desires, for a maximum duration of three months per visit (ibid.).
The Head of the Consular Section also advised the Research Directorate that in rare instances, the Minister of Interior may approve residency for the husband of a Saudi Arabian citizen depending on the details of the authorization to marry issued by the Minister of Interior, and depending on the nature of the marital relationship (ibid.). Relevant documents should be brought to the Minister of Interior when asking for permission to reside in Saudi Arabia (i.e. marriage certificate, authorization to marry, etc.) (ibid.). Upon receipt and examination of such documents, the Minister of Interior will make decisions pertaining to residency in situations such as this on a case-by-case basis, though usually residency is not granted in such cases (ibid.).
This Response was prepared after researching publicly accessible information currently available to the Research Directorate within time constraints. This Response is not, and does not purport to be, conclusive as to the merit of any particular claim to refugee status or asylum.
Reference
Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia. 3 October 2002. Telephone interview with the Head of the Consular Section.
