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Saudi ArabiaPremium Residency

Premium residency through a one-time government fee, property ownership, or renewable annual fee, starting from SAR 800,000.

Premium Residency

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The figures on this page require final legal verification before being presented to a client. See the disclosure below.

Program Overview

Saudi Arabia Premium Residency (Iqama)

The Saudi Arabia Premium Residency (Iqama) is a residency program offering Premium Residency. Red Sea coastlines, Najd desert, and a country building at unprecedented scale.

Minimum Investment

SAR 800,000

One-time government fee for Unlimited Duration Premium Residency; renewable annual and real-estate-owner routes also available.

Minimum Stay

No minimum stay requirement

Confirm current requirements with our team.

Indicative Processing

30–90 days

Indicative only; timing depends on the application and government processing.

Available Routes

Minimum Investment

Unlimited Duration Premium Residency — one-time government fee

800,000 SAR

A single, one-time government fee for permanent residency that never needs renewal. This is a government permit fee, not a property-investment amount.

Renewable Annual Premium Residency — yearly government fee

100,000 SAR / year

Real Estate Owner Premium Residency — separate product

4,000,000 SAR

A distinct residency product requiring ownership of a qualifying residential property valued at SAR 4,000,000 or more, plus a separate government permit fee.

Main Benefits

  • Own property and business without a Saudi sponsor
  • Enter and exit the Kingdom freely
  • Three distinct Premium Residency products — unlimited-duration, renewable annual, and real estate owner
  • Access to Vision 2030 giga-project economy

Eligible Family Members

Spouse, Dependent children

Processing Time

30–90 days

Minimum Stay

No minimum stay requirement

Outcome

Residence Status Granted

Premium Residency (Iqama)

Pathway to Citizenship

This program does not include a defined pathway to citizenship. Confirm current options with our team.

Application Process

01

Private Consultation

A confidential conversation to confirm this program fits your goals, timeline, and family situation.

02

Documentation & Due Diligence

We coordinate the required documents and due diligence to government standard.

03

Investment & Filing

Your qualifying investment is structured and the application is filed on your behalf.

04

Approval & Ongoing Support

We track your application through to approval, with ongoing compliance support after.

Important Legal Disclaimer

NEEDS LEGAL VERIFICATION (SOURCE ACCESS LIMITED). SAR 800,000 is the Kingdom's one-time government fee for Unlimited Duration Premium Residency — a residency permit fee, not a property-investment amount. A separate Renewable Annual Premium Residency costs SAR 100,000 per year. A distinct Real Estate Owner Premium Residency product requires ownership of a qualifying residential property valued at SAR 4,000,000 or more, appraised by an accredited valuer, plus its own separate government permit fee. These figures are corroborated by multiple independent sources describing the Kingdom's official Premium Residency Center program (pr.gov.sa); direct extraction of the live fee schedule from the official portal was not possible during this review due to access restrictions. Confirm current figures directly via pr.gov.sa or with our team before presenting to a client.

Figures should be independently verified with licensed counsel before any investment or application decision. Approval is never guaranteed.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does the Saudi Arabia Premium Residency (Iqama) process take?

Processing time is 30–90 days. Timelines depend on your individual application and current government processing volumes — confirm the latest estimate with our team before proceeding.

Can my family be included in the application?

This program's eligible family members include: Spouse, Dependent children. Family members are typically included as part of the same application.

Is there a minimum stay requirement?

No minimum stay requirement. Confirm current requirements with our team, as government rules can change.

Does this program lead to citizenship?

This program grants residency. It does not include a defined pathway to citizenship — confirm current options with our team.

Is approval guaranteed?

No program guarantees approval. Every application is subject to government due diligence, documentation requirements, and eligibility review. We support you through the full process but cannot guarantee an outcome.

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