Islamabad, May 11, 2025: Launched in 2019 under Vision 2030, Saudi Arabia’s Premium Residency program, or “Saudi Green Card,” allows foreign nationals to live, work, and invest.
The program is designed to attract skilled professionals, entrepreneurs, and investors, contributing to the Kingdom’s expanding non-oil economy.
Key Benefits:
- Live, work, and invest in Saudi Arabia
- Own real estate and vehicles
- Start and manage businesses
- Sponsor dependents and workers
- Access public healthcare and education
- Travel visa-free in and out of Saudi Arabia
- Enjoy job mobility with no employer restrictions
- Make international money transfers without fees
Eligibility Criteria:
- Must be 21 or older
- Hold a valid passport
- Have a clean criminal record
- Pass a medical examination
- Prove financial stability
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Costs:
- Unlimited Duration Residency: SAR 800,000 (USD 213,000) for lifetime validity
- One-Year Renewable Residency: SAR 100,000 (USD 26,660) per year
Application Process:
- Submit applications online via the Saudi Premium Residency Centre
- Provide required documents: valid passport, financial proof, health insurance, police clearance, and medical certificate
- Approval typically takes 30 to 90 days
Specialized Residency Categories (2024):
- Special Talent: For professionals in healthcare, tech, and research
- Gifted: For artists, creatives, and athletes
- Investor: For those investing in Saudi Arabia
- Entrepreneur: For business founders
- Real Estate Owner: For property owners in the Kingdom
