A residence status that lets eligible foreign nationals live, work and own property in Saudi Arabia without a local sponsor, introduced as part of the Vision 2030 reforms.
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.
Premium Residency, sometimes called the Saudi green card, grants the right to live and work in the Kingdom and to own property and business without the usual sponsorship requirement. It is administered by the Premium Residency Center.
The status comes in several categories, including paid options and merit based options for talent and investors. Treat this page as an outline and confirm every figure and condition with the official authority.
Public reporting describes multiple categories, including an unlimited duration permanent option and a one year renewable option, alongside categories for special talent, business investors, entrepreneurs and real estate owners.
Reported headline prices include 800,000 Saudi riyal for the unlimited duration permanent option and 100,000 Saudi riyal a year for the renewable option, with newer lower cost categories also described. Confirm which categories are open and their current cost with the Premium Residency Center.
Processing time depends on the category and on completing the required checks. Confirm current timelines for the category you are considering with the official authority.
Costs vary widely by category, from a one year renewable fee to a larger one time payment for the permanent option, plus an application processing fee. See the table and confirm the current amounts with the official source.
Premium Residency provides residence rights, the ability to work without a sponsor, and property and business ownership, with family inclusion under the programme rules. It is a residence status and is separate from Saudi citizenship, which follows its own framework.
| Item | Indicative amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Unlimited duration, permanent | 800,000 Saudi riyal | Confirm the current figure with the official authority |
| Limited duration, one year renewable | 100,000 Saudi riyal a year | Confirm the current figure with the official authority |
| Newer category options | Confirm the current figure with the official authority | Lower cost merit based categories reported |
| Application processing | Confirm the current figure with the official authority | Set by the Premium Residency Center |
Figures are indicative and current as of June 2026. Premium Residency Center, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia publishes the binding detail. Verify before you act.
A core feature of Premium Residency is residence without the usual sponsor requirement. Confirm the conditions for your category with the official authority.
No. It is a residence status. Saudi citizenship follows a separate framework.
Public reporting describes several categories, including permanent and renewable options and merit based routes. Confirm the current list with the Premium Residency Center.
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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