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Saudi Arabia residence and work pathways directory

Comprehensive guide to Saudi Arabia's Premium Residency products (SPRC) including Special Talent, Gifted, Investor, Entrepreneur, and Real Estate Owner tracks.

Who it suits

Who this pathway suits

High-level executives, researchers, doctors, investors, and property owners seeking self-sponsored residency in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Eligibility

Eligibility at a glance

  • Special Talent Residency: Healthcare and science professionals with SAR 35k+/month salary, or executives with SAR 80k+/month salary
  • Real Estate Owner Residency: Minimum SAR 4,000,000 investment in developed Saudi real estate
  • Investor Residency: Minimum SAR 7,000,000 capital investment and creation of 10 Saudi jobs
  • Limited Duration (SAR 100,000/year) or Permanent Unlimited Residency (one-off SAR 800,000 fee)
Process

How the process works

  1. Apply through the Premium Residency Center (SPRC) digital portal
  2. Upload financial solvency proofs, medical fitness, and police clearance
  3. Receive digital residency approval and Iqama without Kafeel (sponsor) restrictions
Documents

Documents you will typically need

  • Valid passport, audited financial statements, medical report, clean criminal record, category-specific proofs
Good to know

What to keep in mind

Premium Residency holders can own real estate across Saudi Arabia (including Makkah and Madinah via usufruct), conduct business without a Saudi partner, and sponsor unlimited family members.

Official source: Premium Residency Center Saudi Arabia (SPRC). Government authorities make all final decisions; no outcome is guaranteed.

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