Investor / Golden Visa in Saudi Arabia: Requirements and Fees

Premium Residency - Unlimited Duration

The 'Saudi Green Card': a one-time-fee permanent residence permit that lets foreign nationals live, work and own business in Saudi Arabia without an employer sponsor, sponsor their own families, and own real estate. The Unlimited option is effectively permanent residence.

Processing time: Approximately 1 to 3 months
Validity: Permanent (no renewal required for the holder)
Language requirement: No language certificate needed
Permanent residence: Is itself a permanent residence permit on issuance
Citizenship: Does not directly grant citizenship; naturalisation remains separate and discretionary

Requirements

Age 21 or over
Valid passport
Proof of financial solvency / financial capability
Clean criminal record
Valid medical/health report

Required Documents

Valid passport required
Proof of financial capability (bank statements / assets) required
Police clearance / clean criminal record required
Medical fitness report required
Passport photographs required

Official fees

One-time Unlimited (permanent) Premium Residency fee 800,000 SAR

Process Steps

1

Register on portal

Create an account on the official Premium Residency Center portal (saprc.gov.sa) and select the Unlimited product.
2

Submit application & documents

Upload passport, financial proof, criminal-record and medical documents.
3

Review & approval

Premium Residency Center reviews eligibility and issues conditional approval.
4

Pay fee & issuance

Pay the one-time SAR 800,000 fee; permanent Premium Residency is issued.

Official Sources

Saudi Premium Residency Center (official portal) Official

Premium Residency - Limited Duration

An annually-renewable sponsor-free premium residence permit. Holder pays an annual fee and gains the same broad rights (work without sponsor, family sponsorship, business and property rights) as the permanent version, but on a renewable basis.

Processing time: Approximately 1 to 3 months
Validity: 1 year, renewable
Language requirement: No language certificate needed
Permanent residence: Can be switched to the Unlimited (permanent) Premium Residency
Citizenship: Does not directly grant citizenship

Requirements

Age 21 or over
Valid passport
Proof of financial solvency
Clean criminal record
Valid medical/health report

Required Documents

Valid passport required
Proof of financial capability required
Police clearance certificate required
Medical fitness report required

Official fees

Annual Limited Premium Residency fee 100,000 SAR

Process Steps

1

Register on portal

Create an account on saprc.gov.sa and choose the Limited Duration product.
2

Submit documents

Upload passport, financial, criminal-record and medical documentation.
3

Approval

Premium Residency Center reviews and approves eligibility.
4

Pay annual fee

Pay SAR 100,000 for the first year; residency is issued and renewed annually.

Official Sources

Saudi Premium Residency Center (official portal) Official

Premium Residency - Investor Category

For foreign investors committing at least SAR 7,000,000 into Saudi economic activities. Requires a valid MISA investment licence and creation of at least 10 Saudi jobs within 2 years of approval. Grants permanent residency directly on meeting conditions. Government application fee: SAR 4,000. The SAR 7,000,000 figure is the minimum investment threshold, not a government application fee.

Processing time: Approximately 1 to 3 months
Validity: Permanent residency for qualifying investors
Language requirement: No language certificate needed
Permanent residence: Can grant permanent residency for qualifying investors
Citizenship: Does not directly grant citizenship

Requirements

Minimum SAR 7 million invested in approved Saudi business
Valid MISA investment licence
Create at least 10 Saudi jobs within two years
Valid passport, clean criminal record, medical report

Required Documents

Valid passport required
Valid MISA investment licence required
Proof of qualifying investment (SAR 7m) required
Business plan / job-creation commitment required
Police clearance and medical report required

Official fees

Minimum qualifying investment 4,000 SAR

Process Steps

1

Obtain MISA licence & invest

Secure a MISA investment licence and place the qualifying SAR 7m investment.
2

Apply on portal

Apply via saprc.gov.sa under the Investor category with investment evidence.
3

Approval & issuance

On approval and fee payment, permanent residency is granted with business and family rights.

Official Sources

Premium Residency - Special Talent Category

A sponsor-free Premium Residency for high-earning, highly qualified professionals in fields such as executive leadership, healthcare, science and research, contracted with approved Saudi entities.

Processing time: Approximately 1 to 3 months
Validity: 5 years, renewable
Language requirement: No language certificate needed
Permanent residence: Renewable; may be combined with or upgraded to other Premium Residency tiers
Citizenship: Does not directly grant citizenship

Requirements

High qualification and salary in a priority field (reported minimum ~SAR 80,000/month)
Employment contract with an approved Saudi entity
Employer/entity recommendation
Valid passport, clean criminal record, medical report

Required Documents

Valid passport required
Employment contract with approved entity required
Employer recommendation letter required
Proof of qualifications and salary required
Police clearance and medical report required

Process Steps

1

Secure qualifying role

Obtain a contract with an approved entity meeting qualification/salary thresholds and an employer recommendation.
2

Apply on portal

Apply via saprc.gov.sa under the Special Talent category.
3

Approval & issuance

On approval and fee payment, the residency is issued with family and business rights.

Official Sources

Premium Residency - Gifted Category

A Premium Residency for outstanding individuals in sport, culture and the arts who have notable awards or achievements and a relevant ministry endorsement.

Processing time: Approximately 1 to 3 months
Validity: 5 years, renewable
Language requirement: No language certificate needed
Permanent residence: Renewable; may be combined with or upgraded to other Premium Residency tiers
Citizenship: Does not directly grant citizenship

Requirements

Outstanding achievement in sport, culture or the arts
Relevant ministry/authority endorsement
Documented awards or recognitions
Valid passport, clean criminal record, medical report

Required Documents

Valid passport required
Ministry/authority endorsement required
Evidence of awards/achievements required
Police clearance and medical report required

Process Steps

1

Obtain endorsement

Secure endorsement from the relevant Saudi ministry and compile evidence of achievements.
2

Apply on portal

Apply via saprc.gov.sa under the Gifted category.
3

Approval & issuance

On approval and fee payment, residency is issued.

Official Sources

Premium Residency - Real Estate Owner Category

A Premium Residency granted to foreign nationals who own qualifying developed, mortgage-free residential property in Saudi Arabia worth at least SAR 4 million.

Processing time: Approximately 1 to 3 months
Validity: Tied to property ownership
Language requirement: No language certificate needed
Permanent residence: Tied to ownership; can be combined with other tiers
Citizenship: Does not directly grant citizenship

Requirements

Own developed, mortgage-free residential property worth >= SAR 4 million
Property valuation by licensed valuers
Maintain ownership for validity
Valid passport, clean criminal record, medical report

Required Documents

Valid passport required
Title deed / proof of property ownership required
Licensed valuation report (>= SAR 4m) required
Police clearance and medical report required

Official fees

Minimum qualifying property value 4,000,000 SAR

Process Steps

1

Acquire qualifying property

Own developed, mortgage-free residential property valued at least SAR 4m, verified by a licensed valuer.
2

Apply on portal

Apply via saprc.gov.sa under the Real Estate Owner category with the valuation and title deed.
3

Approval & issuance

On approval and fee payment, residency is issued, tied to continued ownership.