Saudi Premium Residency: Investor & Entrepreneur Tracks

Saudi Arabia's Premium Residency program continues to expand its options for investors and entrepreneurs in 2026, offering several pathways to long-term residency in the Kingdom, each with its own fees and requirements.

The core program offers two direct-payment tracks. An Unlimited (Permanent) Premium Residency is available for a one-time fee of SAR 800,000, granting indefinite residency with no renewal required. A Limited Duration Premium Residency costs SAR 100,000 per year, typically valid for one to five years and renewable annually.

Investor and entrepreneur tracks

Beyond the direct-payment options, the program includes category-based products tailored to investors and entrepreneurs. These generally carry a flat government application fee of SAR 4,000, with validity of up to five years and renewable, rather than the SAR 100,000 or SAR 800,000 structure.

Some investor pathways require a minimum investment commitment of around SAR 7,000,000 along with job-creation obligations — for example, creating at least ten jobs within two years — after which residency is issued on a renewable multi-year basis.

For entrepreneurs, two categories apply. Category 1 (early-stage startup) requires a minimum SAR 400,000 investment from an accredited organization and at least a 20% share in the startup. Category 2 (high-impact startup) requires a minimum SAR 15,000,000 investment from an accredited entity and grants permanent residency once criteria are met. A non-refundable processing fee of around USD 170 also applies to entrepreneur and investor applications.

Category-based residency also covers Special Talent, Real Estate Owner, and Gifted tracks. The broader push reflects the goals of رؤية السعودية 2030 to attract global talent, capital, and businesses, offering residents and expats clearer routes to establishing themselves and their ventures in the Kingdom.

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