Saudi Arabia offers Premium Residency that lets approved applicants live and do business in the Kingdom without a local sponsor. This page explains how it works for Egyptian nationals and points to the official source.
Information, not advice. Figures are indicative and current as of June 2026. Always confirm the present rules with the official program authority and a licensed professional before you act.
There is no rule that excludes Egyptian citizens from Premium Residency. Egyptians form one of the largest expatriate communities in the Kingdom, and the programme is open to applicants who meet the general conditions.
Common requirements are a valid passport, proof of financial solvency, a clean criminal record and a medical report, with a minimum age that the authority sets. Confirm the current eligibility conditions with the Premium Residency Center.
The two long standing options are unlimited duration residency, granted for a single payment of SAR 800,000, and limited duration residency, renewable for an annual payment of SAR 100,000. Both let the holder live, work and run businesses without a Saudi sponsor.
Since 2024 the programme also offers category based options, reported to include investor, entrepreneur, real estate owner, special talent and gifted categories, each with its own qualifying conditions. These can have lower direct fees but require you to meet the relevant criteria, such as a qualifying property purchase or business. Confirm the current categories and amounts with the Premium Residency Center.
Applications are made through the official online portal, with an initial review and then issuance once conditions and payment are met. Times vary by category and the completeness of the file, so confirm the current timeline with the Premium Residency Center.
For the two main tiers, the dominant cost is the residency charge itself, SAR 800,000 for unlimited duration or SAR 100,000 a year for limited duration. Category based options carry their own qualifying investment or proof, plus an application fee. Plan also for medical, document legalisation and professional fees.
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| Item | Indicative amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Unlimited duration residency | SAR 800,000 | Single payment, no annual renewal |
| Limited duration residency | SAR 100,000 per year | Renewable annually |
| Category based options (since 2024) | Confirm the current figure with the official authority | Investor, entrepreneur, real estate, talent, gifted |
| Application, medical and professional fees | Confirm the current figure with the official authority | Vary by category and case |
Figures are indicative and current as of June 2026. Premium Residency Center, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia publishes the binding detail. Verify before you act.
Yes. There is no nationality rule that excludes Egyptian citizens. Applicants must meet the financial, character and medical conditions set by the Premium Residency Center.
The unlimited duration option is SAR 800,000 as a single payment and the limited duration option is SAR 100,000 a year. Category based options have their own criteria. Confirm current amounts with the Premium Residency Center.
No. Premium Residency lets the holder live, work and run businesses without a local sponsor. Confirm the current rights attached to each option with the official authority.
Information, not advice. Figures are indicative and current as of June 2026. Always confirm the present rules with the official program authority and a licensed professional before you act.
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