Renewable or Unlimited
Applicants may pursue annual renewable residence or unlimited duration residence, subject to the selected route and approval.
Residence by Investment
Saudi Arabia Premium Residency
Renewable or unlimited residence in Saudi Arabia through approved premium residence, investment, real estate, entrepreneurship and talent routes.
WIMA presents the Saudi Arabia residence framework for internationally mobile applicants, investors, founders, real estate owners and exceptional talent seeking a structured long-term base in the Kingdom.
Premium residence
Family scope
Business access
Program Snapshot
Saudi Arabia Residence Route
Limited durationSAR 100,000 annually
Unlimited durationSAR 800,000 one-time
Real estate routeFrom SAR 4 million
Investor routeFrom SAR 7 million
Program Overview
Residence in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia Premium Residency is designed for qualifying foreign nationals who meet the conditions of a selected residence product and pass the required immigration and compliance review.
WIMA treats the program as a residence framework. It does not automatically grant citizenship and each product has its own conditions.
Eligible Family Scope
Family members may be included where relationship, age, dependency and documentation rules are satisfied.
Business and Property
Approved residents may benefit from expanded rights to live, work, invest and own qualifying property under Saudi rules.
Documented Eligibility
Applicants must evidence identity, financial solvency, clean records, health status and qualifying product criteria.
Residence Products
Seven Recognized Routes
The program is structured around direct premium residence products and category-specific routes for investors, entrepreneurs, real estate owners and talent profiles.
Limited Duration Premium Residency
A one-year renewable residence product requiring proof of financial solvency and an annual fee of SAR 100,000.
Unlimited Duration Premium Residency
An unlimited duration residence product requiring proof of financial solvency and a one-time fee of SAR 800,000.
Investor Residency
For investors with qualifying Saudi investments of at least SAR 7 million, ownership evidence and job creation documentation.
Entrepreneur Residency
For founders with qualifying startup investment. The route includes a SAR 400,000 category and a higher SAR 15 million category with additional equity and employment conditions.
Real Estate Owner Residency
For ownership of developed residential real estate in Saudi Arabia valued from SAR 4 million, with no mortgage or real estate financing on the qualifying property.
Special Talent Residency
For specialists and executive profiles in priority fields, assessed through employment, qualification, experience and scoring criteria.
Gifted Residency
For individuals with recognized cultural or sports achievements, supported by portfolio, award, sector and eligibility documentation.
WIMA recommends selecting the residence product before preparing documents. The right route depends on source of wealth, family scope, intended activity, residence objective and evidence readiness.
Key Advantages
Strategic Residence Benefits
Saudi Arabia Premium Residency is positioned for applicants who want a formal long-term residence platform in a major regional economy.
Residence Stability
Approved applicants may secure residence rights based on the selected renewable or unlimited duration product.
Family Planning
The framework supports family inclusion, subject to qualifying family relationship and documentation conditions.
Business Access
Residence can support business activity, investment planning and professional mobility under applicable Saudi regulations.
Property Route
Applicants with qualifying residential real estate may use property ownership as a dedicated residence pathway.
Application Process
From Eligibility Review to Residence Issuance
The application process begins with product selection and document preparation, then moves through official submission, review, approval, fee payment and residence issuance.
01
Eligibility Mapping
Confirm the most suitable residence product, family scope and potential approval issues.
02
Document Preparation
Prepare passport, identity, financial, health, criminal record and product-specific evidence.
03
Official Submission
Submit the file through the official online process and pay the applicable processing charge.
04
Review and Decision
The application is reviewed for eligibility, completeness, source of funds and program compliance.
05
Approval and Issuance
After approval, applicants complete required insurance and product fee steps before residence issuance.
Requirements
Applicant Requirements
Applicants should prepare for both general immigration checks and route-specific evidence requirements.
A complete file should be built before any capital commitment, property purchase or product fee payment.
Valid Passport
The main applicant and included family members must hold valid passports and provide supporting identity records.
Financial Solvency
Applicants must show financial capacity, source of wealth and route-specific capital, property or income evidence.
Clean Record
Clean criminal record documentation is required, and wider due diligence can apply to the applicant and family file.
Medical Clearance
A medical report or examination is required to confirm that the applicant satisfies health requirements.
Lawful Stay if Inside Saudi Arabia
Applicants filing from inside Saudi Arabia must hold lawful residence status at the time of application.
Route-Specific Documents
Investment, real estate, startup, employment, qualification, portfolio or award documents apply depending on the selected route.
Compliance
Thresholds and Important Notes
The Saudi Arabia route requires precise product selection, evidence control and ongoing compliance with the conditions attached to the residence category.
WIMA review points
- The residence product should match the applicant's actual capital position, property ownership or professional profile.
- Product fees are separate from processing charges, document costs, insurance and professional advisory work.
- Residence rights do not automatically create citizenship rights or regulated professional permissions.
- Policy, fees, processing standards and documentary requirements may change without commercial notice.
| Route | Core Threshold | Program Handling Note |
|---|---|---|
| Limited Duration | SAR 100,000 annual fee | Renewable one-year residence; proof of financial solvency is required. |
| Unlimited Duration | SAR 800,000 one-time fee | Unlimited duration residence; financial solvency and approval conditions apply. |
| Real Estate Owner | Residential property from SAR 4 million | Qualifying property should be developed residential real estate and not subject to mortgage or real estate financing. |
| Investor Residency | Saudi investments from SAR 7 million | Ownership evidence, commercial documentation and employee evidence are central to the file. |
| Entrepreneur Category 1 | Startup investment from SAR 400,000 | Designed for qualifying founders; official criteria include equity share and recognized investment evidence. |
| Entrepreneur Category 2 | Startup investment from SAR 15 million | Higher threshold route; equity, headquarters and job creation commitments should be reviewed before filing. |
| Special Talent and Gifted | Profile-based eligibility | Requires evidence of contract, experience, qualifications, achievements, portfolio or sector recognition depending on profile. |
WIMA program reference. Confirm current Saudi rules, fees, evidence standards and issuing instructions before filing or making a financial commitment.
Saudi Arabia Residence
Assess Saudi Arabia Premium Residency
WIMA reviews product fit, document readiness, family scope, source-of-funds narrative and route-specific compliance before an application is advanced.
Independent. Professional. Standards-led.