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Saudi Arabia Permanent Residency: requirements and how to apply

5-year renewable or permanent residency for executives, researchers, healthcare professionals, and AI/tech leaders.

Official Saudi Arabia permanent residency page

Special Talent Premium Residency

5-year renewable or permanent residency for executives, researchers, healthcare professionals, and AI/tech leaders.

Typical duration
5 years renewable (convertible to permanent)
Path to permanent residency
Self-sponsored status with real estate ownership rights across the Kingdom

Main requirements

  • Employment contract in priority sector
  • Monthly salary ≥ SAR 35,000 for executives or SAR 14,000 for researchers

Official page

Documents usually needed for Saudi Arabia

  • For Special Talent Premium Residency: verified executive salary (≥ SAR 35,000/mo) or specialized healthcare/tech credentials
  • Clean police certificate with apostille/consular legalization and medical report free of contagious diseases
  • Valid passport and financial solvency proof
  • Passport valid for at least 6 months and a compliant photo (make yours here)

Application steps

  1. 1

    Premium Residency Portal Submission

    Submit digital application on the official pr.gov.sa portal with verified credentials.

    2 - 4 weeks

  2. 2

    Medical Screening & Fee Clearance

    Complete medical report and pay statutory fee (one-off SAR 4,000 for Special Talent Track).

    1 - 2 weeks

  3. 3

    Premium Residency Iqama Issuance

    Receive electronic and physical Premium Residency card with family sponsorship rights and property ownership privileges.

    Immediate post-approval

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Find a licensed adviser

For advice on your own case, use a licensed immigration lawyer or adviser. Always check they are registered before you pay anyone. Imiatlas does not refer or review cases.

Look for a lawyer registered with the national bar association or law society in Saudi Arabia. The official immigration website explains any rules on who may represent applicants.

Premium Residency Center & Ministry of Human Resources (Qiwa)

General information to help you research, not legal advice. Rules change often: always confirm with Premium Residency Center & Ministry of Human Resources (Qiwa) on the official website before applying.