Saudi Arabia Premium Residency (Green Card): Benefits, eligibility, fees, all you need to know.

• No Sponsor Needed: Live, work, own property, and invest in Saudi Arabia without a kafeel (local sponsor).

• 7 Residency Options: Tailored for investors, entrepreneurs, talents, property owners, and more.

• Family Included: Spouse, kids under 25, and parents can live with you.

• Tax-Free Income: No personal income tax on salaries and wages.

• Permanent Residency Available: Some tracks lead directly or eventually to lifetime residency.

Saudi Arabia’s Premium Residency Program, launched in 2019, is one of the most ambitious residency frameworks in the region. As part of Vision 2030, it aims to diversify the economy away from oil, attract global talent, and turn the Kingdom into a world-class destination for investment, innovation, and culture.

Unlike traditional visas, the Premium Residency eliminates the need for a local sponsor (kafeel), granting expatriates and their families full freedom to live, work, invest, and own property in the Kingdom, with the added possibility of obtaining permanent residency.

Here’s everything you need to know about the new Premium Residency products available in 2025, including benefits, eligibility requirements, application fees, and more.

Administered by the Saudi Premium Residency Center, the program includes seven distinct residency products, each tailored to specific profiles: investors, entrepreneurs, executives, professionals, creatives, and property owners. Each product comes with its own eligibility criteria, benefits, residency duration, and one-time application fee.

Source: Timesofindia