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Saudi Investor Residency

Residence for foreign investors who hold a valid investment licence from the Ministry of Investment (MISA) and are establishing a business in the Kingdom.

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Minimum investment amounts, licence fees and residence-permit fees are set by MISA / Saudi authorities and change; they were not confirmed against a fetchable official page and should be verified on the MISA portal before publishing.

Important information

Immigration rules and fees can change. This information is for general guidance only and does not constitute legal advice. Always check the latest requirements on the official Saudi Arabia government website before you apply.
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Official name
Investor Residence Permit (Iqama) / Investor Residency
Route type
Business / investment residence
Prerequisite
A valid investment licence from the Ministry of Investment (MISA)
Support
MISA One-Stop Service Centers (e.g. Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam)
Related option
Investor category within Premium Residency

Who it is for

  • Foreign investors establishing or running a licensed business in Saudi Arabia
  • Investors who have registered with MISA and hold an investment licence
  • Business owners who need residence tied to their commercial activity

Requirements

  • Registration with the Ministry of Investment (MISA)
  • A valid investment licence and commercial registration
  • A valid passport and the documents required for the residence permit
  • Compliance with the conditions attached to the investment licence

What you can do

  • Reside in the Kingdom in connection with your licensed investment
  • Run and manage your Saudi business
  • Issue and renew resident Iqamas for yourself and eligible staff
  • Consider the Investor category of Premium Residency for longer-term status

How to apply

  • Register with MISA and obtain the investment licence
  • Complete commercial registration and any sector licences
  • Use MISA e-services / One-Stop Service Centers for the setup steps
  • Issue and renew the investor residence permit (Iqama) through the government services

Official sources

For the most accurate and up-to-date information, always refer to the official government sources.

Verified against official gov.uk sources · last reviewed 2026-08-21. Information only — not legal advice.

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