Saudi Premium Residency (Green Card 2026): 5 New Categories, Real Estate, Talent & Investor Criteria
The Saudi Premium Residency Revolution: Long-Term Autonomy
Under the leadership of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Vision 2030, the Premium Residency Center (SAPRC) has expanded Saudi Arabia's residency framework by introducing five new specialized Premium Residency products alongside the original Limited and Unlimited duration programs.
Unlike the traditional sponsorship (Kafala) system, Premium Residency gives expatriates full independence to reside, work, own commercial businesses, buy prime real estate across the Kingdom (including Mecca and Medina usufruct rights), and sponsor multi-generational family members with zero expat levy fees.
1. Overview of the 5 Saudi Premium Residency Products (2026)
| Category | Target Group | Core Requirements | Residency Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Real Estate Owner Residency | Property Buyers & Investors | Own Saudi real estate valued at SAR 4,000,000+ (debt-free & unmortgaged) | Tied to real estate title deed ownership. |
| Special Talent Residency | Healthcare, Science & Tech Specialists | Monthly salary SAR 35,000+ (executives SAR 80,000+) + specialized degree | 5 Years renewable (path to permanent). |
| Investor Residency | High-Net-Worth Business Owners | Inject SAR 7,000,000 in qualifying investment + create 10 local jobs | Direct Permanent Residency. |
| Entrepreneur Residency | Tech Founders & Innovators | SAR 400,000+ certified VC funding (5-yr) or SAR 15,000,000+ (Permanent) | 5 Years renewable or Permanent. |
| Gifted Residency | Athletes, Artists & Cultural Figures | Nomination by Ministry of Culture or Ministry of Sport | 5 Years renewable. |
2. General Eligibility & Application Process
- Register on the official Saudi Premium Residency Portal (pr.gov.sa).
- Submit a valid international passport (minimum 6 months validity), certified clean criminal record, comprehensive medical checkup (free of communicable diseases), and financial solvency proof.
- Pay the non-refundable processing fee of SAR 4,000.
- Upon electronic verification and council approval, receive your digital and physical Premium Residency Card.
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