Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia Premium Residency (Permanent) — Residency Program
🏠 OVERVIEW
Country
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
Program
Saudi Arabia Premium Residency (Permanent)
Type
Golden visa
Status
Active
Permanent residency in Saudi Arabia with one-time fee of SAR 800,000, allowing work, business ownership, and property purchase without sponsor.
🪙 INVESTMENT OPTIONS
| Type | Tier/Zone | Min Amount | USD Equivalent | Holding | Returnable | Required |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Real estate | Real Estate Track | SAR 4,000,000 | $1,067,000 | -- | Yes | Optional |
| Business | Investor Track | SAR 7,000,000 | $1,867,000 | 2yr | Yes | Optional |
📋 ELIGIBILITY
Min Age
21+
Criminal Record Check
Required
Health Check
Required
Health Insurance
Required
💼 WORK RIGHTS
Employment
Allowed
Self-Employment
Allowed
Own Business
Allowed
Work Permit Included
Yes
👨👩👧 FAMILY & DEPENDENTS
Dependents Allowed
Yes
Spouse Included
Yes
Parents Allowed
No
💰 TAX DETAILS
Tax Regime
Exempt
Tax Rate
0.0%
Regime Name
No personal income tax
Foreign Income Taxed
No
Capital Gains Taxed
No
🏆 PATH FORWARD
Permanent Residency
Yes
Dual Citizenship
Allowed
Citizenship
No
🌍 BENEFITS & MOBILITY
Bank Account
Can open
Property Purchase
Allowed
Public Healthcare
No access
📝 HOW TO APPLY
Method
online
Processing Time
30–90 days
Apply from Abroad
Yes
📝 NOTES
One-time fee SAR 800,000 (~$213,000). No sponsor needed. 7 tracks since 2024 expansion: general, investor (SAR 7M), entrepreneur (SAR 400K-15M), real estate owner (SAR 4M property), skilled professional, and more. 40,000+ applications Jan 2024-Jul 2025. Limited Duration option: SAR 100,000/year.