Premium Residency
Own your presence in the Kingdom.
Saudi Arabia's Premium Residency program grants long-term residence without a sponsor — own property, run your business, and bring your family.
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No sponsor required
The Premium Residency system grants its holder the right to reside in the Kingdom with his family, and the law states that the beneficiary and family members are exempt from the fees imposed on expatriates and their dependents and companions.
Saudi Premium Residency Center / National Competitiveness Center · 2024-11Children up to age 25
Family inclusion
The Premium Residency Center FAQ states that holders can include their parents and children up to the age of 25 in premium residency.
Premium Residency Center · 2026-07Property rights
The law grants the holder and family members the right to own real estate for residential, commercial, and industrial purposes in Saudi Arabia, except in Makkah and Madinah and border areas according to applicable restrictions.
Saudi Premium Residency Center / National Competitiveness Center · 2024-11Business ownership and work privileges
The law grants the holder and family members the right to engage in business in accordance with the Investment Law, and grants the holder the right to work in private sector establishments and move between them, excluding professions and jobs restricted to Saudis.
Saudi Premium Residency Center / National Competitiveness Center · 2024-11Exit/re-entry and expat-fee advantages
The law provides freedom to leave and return to Saudi Arabia for the beneficiary and family members without the usual visa constraints, and also exempts them from expatriate and dependent fees.
Saudi Premium Residency Center / National Competitiveness Center · 2024-11Program benefits
Live in Saudi Arabia without relying on a local sponsor.
Include close family members under the same premium residency framework.
Enter and leave Saudi Arabia more freely without standard exit/re-entry visa friction.
Own eligible real estate in Saudi Arabia for permitted purposes.
Run or invest in businesses more directly under the relevant investment rules.
Work in private-sector roles if the role is not reserved for Saudi nationals.
Avoid expatriate levy/dependent fee exposure that applies to many regular residents.
Access a menu of residency products tailored to investors, entrepreneurs, property owners, and highly skilled or gifted individuals.
Premium Residency products
Limited Duration Premium Residency
SAR 100,000 annually
1 year, renewable
Eligibility: General premium residency route for applicants who meet the program's core requirements and want a renewable fixed-term residency.
People who want the core premium residency benefits without paying for lifetime status upfront.
Premium Residency Center · 2026-07Unlimited Duration Premium Residency
SAR 800,000
Unlimited / permanent
Eligibility: General premium residency route for applicants who meet the program's core requirements and want indefinite residency.
Applicants seeking long-term settlement in Saudi Arabia through the standard permanent premium residency track.
my.gov.sa · 2025-04-15Special Talent Residency
SAR 4,000
Not clearly published in the verified source used
Eligibility: For applicants with recognized special talent under the Premium Residency Center's designated talent pathway.
Highly skilled specialists whose profile fits Saudi Arabia's special-talent criteria.
my.gov.sa · 2026-09-28Gifted Residency
SAR 4,000
Not clearly published in the verified source used
Eligibility: For gifted individuals applying through the talent residency pathway recognized by the Premium Residency Center.
Accomplished people in culture, sports, or similar gifted categories who can qualify through the gifted track.
my.gov.sa · 2026-09-28Investor Residency
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Direct permanent residency, conditional on maintaining the qualifying thresholds during the first two years
Eligibility: For investors in Saudi economic activities with at least SAR 7,000,000 qualifying investment share and at least 10 employees within the applicant's share, according to the Premium Residency Center FAQ.
Established investors making a substantial operating investment in Saudi Arabia and wanting a direct path to permanent premium residency.
Premium Residency Center · 2026-07Entrepreneur Residency
SAR 4,000
Not clearly published in the verified source used
Eligibility: For entrepreneurs under one of the published entrepreneur categories, including applicants with at least SAR 400,000 funding/investment round for category one or SAR 15,000,000 for category two, per the Premium Residency Center FAQ.
Startup founders and innovators building ventures in Saudi Arabia.
my.gov.sa · 2026-09-28Real Estate Owner Residency
Not clearly published in the verified source used
Not clearly published in the verified source used
Eligibility: For applicants qualifying through ownership of eligible real estate in Saudi Arabia under the Premium Residency Center's property-owner pathway.
Property buyers who want Saudi residency tied to qualifying real-estate ownership.
my.gov.sa · 2026-08-31Which route fits you?
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