Saudi Premium Residency: categories and costs
Self-sponsored residence for talent, investors and property owners.
In short
Premium Residency lets expats live in Saudi Arabia without a sponsor, own property and change jobs freely. Categories include special talent, gifted, investor, entrepreneur, property owner, and limited/unlimited duration.
- Unlimited
- SAR 800,000 one-off
- Limited
- SAR 100,000/year
- Property route
- SAR 4M+ property
- Sponsor
- Self
Step by step
Tick each step as you finish it. Open a step to see what to do.
On the Premium Residency Center portal.
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Documents checklist
Do’s and don’ts
Do
- Keep valid health insurance
Don’t
- Don’t let fees lapse (limited residency)
Cost estimator
Untick what doesn't apply to you. These are rough figures and fees change often, so check with the authority.
Watch out
- Holders still need to follow Saudi labour law if employed.
Common questions
Can I bring family?
Yes, spouse and children, and parents in some categories.
Official links
Background and more detail
Premium Residency lets expats live in Saudi Arabia without a sponsor, own property and change jobs freely. Categories include special talent, gifted, investor, entrepreneur, property owner, and limited/unlimited duration.
Key facts
- Unlimited: SAR 800,000 one-off
- Limited: SAR 100,000/year
- Property route: SAR 4M+ property
- Sponsor: Self
Steps
- Choose category – On the Premium Residency Center portal.
- Apply and pay – Upload documents and pay the fee.
- Review and medical – Background check and medical exam.
Watch out
- Holders still need to follow Saudi labour law if employed.
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