Residence & citizenship
Saudi Premium Residency (Saudi Green Card)
Saudi Arabia's long-term residency scheme, offering permanent or renewable residence with privileges close to those of citizens, without an employer sponsor.
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Exact fees for the Unlimited and Limited Duration products, and the detailed eligibility thresholds for each category, are set by the Premium Residency Center and were not confirmed against a fetchable official page; verify current figures on GOV.SA / the Premium Residency Center 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.
- Official name
- Premium Residency (administered by the Premium Residency Center)
- Route type
- Long-term / permanent residence (settlement)
- Duration options
- Unlimited Duration (permanent) or Limited Duration (renewable)
- Product categories
- Special Talent, Gifted, Investor, Entrepreneur, Real Estate Owner, plus Limited and Unlimited Duration
- Sponsor
- No Saudi employer sponsor required
- Key privileges
- Sponsor own family, own real estate, run business, travel in/out without sponsor permission, exemption from certain expatriate fees
Who it is for
- Foreign nationals who want to reside long-term in the Kingdom without an employer sponsor
- Those choosing a permanent (Unlimited Duration) or renewable (Limited Duration) option
- Talents, investors, entrepreneurs and real-estate owners eligible for a category product
Requirements
- A valid passport and meeting the general good-standing conditions of the scheme
- Payment of the applicable government fee (one-off for Unlimited, annual for Limited Duration)
- For category products, meeting the specific eligibility criteria set for that product
- Passing the required background and health checks
What you can do
- Reside in Saudi Arabia long-term without an employer sponsor
- Sponsor immediate family members for residence
- Own real estate and conduct permitted business activities
- Move between employers without transfer fees and travel in/out freely
- Be exempt from certain fees imposed on expatriates and their dependants
How to apply
- Choose the appropriate Premium Residency product
- Apply through the Premium Residency Center via the GOV.SA National Platform
- Submit identity, background and supporting documents
- Pay the applicable fee for the chosen product
- Receive the Premium Residency on approval
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.