Residency · Middle East
Residency · Middle EastSaudi Arabia Premium Residency
Long-term and permanent residence in Saudi Arabia through seven Premium Residency products, from annual and lifetime residence to real estate, investor and talent routes.
Decision summary
- What do you obtain?
- Saudi Arabia Premium ResidencyRoute to citizenshipPremium Residency is a residence status and does not lead to citizenship.
- What does your family invest?
- Real Estate Owner: mortgage-free home of at least SAR 4 million. Business Investor: SAR 7 million and ten employees. Fee routes: SAR 100,000 a year or SAR 800,000 once.
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Real Estate Owner: mortgage-free residential property of at least SAR 4 million. Business Investor: at least SAR 7 million with at least ten employees. Fee-based routes: SAR 100,000 a year or SAR 800,000 once.Full details below - What is additional?
- SAR 4,000 government fee on most products; the Premium Residency fee is due within 30 days of approval.
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Government feesReal Estate Owner, Business Investor, Entrepreneur, Exceptional Competence and Talent products: SAR 4,000 government fee. The Premium Residency fee is paid after approval, within 30 days of the approval notice, or the application is cancelled.Full details below - How long does it take?
- The government service lists a duration of 90 working days.
- Must you travel or live there?
- No minimum stay is stated for the fee-based products.
- What is the main drawback?
- Mortgage-free developed residential property of at least SAR 4 million, valued by an accredited valuer; no automatic route to citizenship.
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Property must be mortgage-free developed residential real estate worth at least SAR 4 million, valued by a Taqeem-accredited valuer. Premium Residency does not lead to citizenship automatically.Full details below - Family inclusion
- Spouse, Children, Parents · conditions apply
- Program status
- Operational
Overview
Saudi Arabia's Premium Residency, administered by the Premium Residency Center, offers seven products. Two are fee-based (renewable annual residence and unlimited-duration residence); the others are tied to property ownership, investment, entrepreneurship, exceptional skills or talent.
The real estate route requires mortgage-free residential property worth at least SAR 4 million, and the business investor route a qualifying investment of at least SAR 7 million with at least ten employees.
Holders can live, work and own property in the Kingdom and sponsor family members. Premium Residency does not confer Saudi citizenship.
Path to citizenship
Does not lead to citizenship
Premium Residency is a residence status and does not lead to citizenship.
See every residency route to citizenship →Who this program may not suit
Taken from the facts recorded on this page. It may not suit you if:
- Your budget is below SAR 4,000,000, the minimum recorded investment, before fees and costs.
- You want a second passport: this residence does not lead to citizenship by itself.
Investment pathways
- Investment pathway
- Seven products: Limited Duration (annual fee), Unlimited Duration (one-time fee), Real Estate Owner, Business Investor, Entrepreneur, Exceptional Competence and Talent.
- Minimum investment
- Real Estate Owner: mortgage-free residential property of at least SAR 4 million. Business Investor: at least SAR 7 million with at least ten employees. Fee-based routes: SAR 100,000 a year or SAR 800,000 once.
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Family inclusion
Spouse
Named in the rule
Children
Named in the rule
Parents
Named in the rule
Siblings
Not named in the rule
Ages, dependency and other conditions are in the rule below; confirm them for each family member.
- Eligible dependents
- Spouse, children under 25 and parents; unmarried daughters over 25 and children with special needs may also qualify.
Checked against official programme sources
Application process
- 1Choose the Premium Residency product that fits you, such as limited duration, unlimited duration or real estate owner, and confirm you meet its conditions.
- 2Register on the Premium Residency Center's online portal, complete the application and upload documents such as your passport, criminal record certificate, health report and proof of funds.
- 3The Premium Residency Center reviews eligibility and may ask for more documents or, for property routes, a valuation.
- 4Pay the government fee for the chosen product online; sources differ on whether payment is taken at submission or after approval.
- 5Once approved, the Premium Residency is issued; the limited-duration product is renewed each year by paying the annual fee, while the unlimited-duration product does not need renewal.
Steps and timings can change; your advisor confirms the current process before you apply.
Indicative timelines
- Indicative processing timeframe
- The government service lists a duration of 90 working days.
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Investment and fees
Qualifying investment amounts and government fees are always shown separately. We do not publish single "total price" figures, as the total depends on family composition and circumstances.
Estimate for your family
- Investment for your family
- SAR 4,000,000
- Real Estate Owner property (from)
- Known total so far
- SAR 4,000,000
- 6 cost items not yet included
Children are counted as 10 and parents as 60 unless you enter ages in the calculator. Full breakdown and ages
Qualifying investment
- Real Estate Owner property (from)
- SAR 4,000,000
- Business Investor (from)
- SAR 7,000,000
Government & due diligence fees
- Limited Duration (annual fee)
- SAR 100,000
- Unlimited Duration (one-time fee)
- SAR 800,000
- Government fees
- Real Estate Owner, Business Investor, Entrepreneur, Exceptional Competence and Talent products: SAR 4,000 government fee. The Premium Residency fee is paid after approval, within 30 days of the approval notice, or the application is cancelled.
- Estimated additional costs
- SAR 100,000 a year (limited duration) or SAR 800,000 once (unlimited duration); other government fees not stated.
- To be confirmed
- Due diligence fees · Investment holding period
Checked against official programme sources
Residence requirements
- Residence requirements
- No minimum stay is stated for the fee-based products.
- Renewal requirements
- Limited Duration renews annually; Unlimited Duration has no expiry; the property route lasts while the property is owned.
- Potential route to citizenship
- Premium Residency is a residence status and does not lead to citizenship.
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Due diligence and documentation
Applicants and included dependants undergo background and source-of-funds checks by the relevant authority. Documentation requirements are confirmed during preparation — no documents are needed for an initial consultation.
Considerations, limitations and risks
Important restrictions
Property must be mortgage-free developed residential real estate worth at least SAR 4 million, valued by a Taqeem-accredited valuer. Premium Residency does not lead to citizenship automatically.
- Published entry thresholds are not comprehensive costs; taxes, professional fees and dependent charges may apply.
- Immigration law, visa access and naturalisation rules can change without notice.
- Individual eligibility depends on nationality, financial background, due diligence and program-specific criteria.
Status and authority
- Operational status
- Operational
- Official government authority
- Premium Residency Center, Saudi Arabia
- Legal basis
- Premium Residency Law and its Implementing Regulations.
- To be confirmed
- Nationality restrictions
Programme rules change; your advisor confirms every figure before you commit.
Frequently asked questions
Can I get Saudi Premium Residency by buying property?
Yes. The Real Estate Owner product requires mortgage-free residential property worth at least SAR 4 million, valued by an accredited valuer.
Does Premium Residency lead to Saudi citizenship?
No. It is a residence status only.
Is the Premium Residency fee paid when I apply?
No. Under the Premium Residency Law the fee is paid after approval, within 30 days of being notified; otherwise the application is cancelled.
What is the minimum investment for Saudi Arabia Premium Residency?
Real Estate Owner: mortgage-free residential property of at least SAR 4 million. Business Investor: at least SAR 7 million with at least ten employees. Fee-based routes: SAR 100,000 a year or SAR 800,000 once.
Can my family be included?
Spouse, children under 25 and parents; unmarried daughters over 25 and children with special needs may also qualify.
Is there a minimum stay requirement for Saudi Arabia Premium Residency?
No minimum stay is stated for the fee-based products.
How long does the process take?
The government service lists a duration of 90 working days.
Does the Saudi Arabia Premium Residency lead to citizenship?
Premium Residency is a residence status and does not lead to citizenship.
Is approval guaranteed?
No. Every application is decided by the government concerned after due diligence, and requirements can change.
Discuss Saudi Arabia with an advisor.
Share your objectives in confidence. An advisor will outline the options that may be relevant to your family and circumstances.