Premium Residency
Long-term residency without a local sponsor — often called the Saudi Green Card.
Overview
Saudi Arabia's Premium Residency programme grants long-term residency rights without a local sponsor. Holders can live, work, invest, own property, and travel freely in and out of the Kingdom.
Nova Vertex guides clients from eligibility assessment through document preparation and submission across the programme's business-related routes.
Ready to Build Your Future in Saudi Arabia?
Whether you're looking to start a business, secure Premium Residency, invest in real estate, or expand into the Saudi market — Nova Vertex is here to guide you at every step.
Eligibility and Criteria
- Investor route: a MISA-licensed investment with a minimum ownership value of SAR 7,000,000, maintaining at least 10 employees during the first two years.
- Entrepreneur route: an entrepreneur license plus qualifying investment from an accredited entity and a minimum ownership share in the startup, with job-creation targets at the higher investment tier.
- Real estate owner route: ownership of a residential property valued at or above the current minimum threshold (SAR 4,000,000), mortgage-free and meeting standard eligibility checks.
- General products: one-time (permanent) or annually renewable residency for applicants meeting the Premium Residency Centre's standard financial and background criteria.
How the Process Works
01
Private consultation
Understand your objectives and match you to the correct residency route.
02
Eligibility assessmen
Test your profile against the pathway's financial, licensing, or property criteria.
03
Document preparation
Full preparation, translation, and verification of supporting documents.
04
Submission
File through the Saudi Premium Residency Centre's official online platform.
05
Monitoring
Continuous follow-up with the Centre until a decision is issued.
06
Card and aftercare
Receipt of the card, plus guidance on renewals, family sponsorship, and permanent-residency conversion.
Documents You Will Need
- Valid passport and passport-style photographs.
- Proof of the qualifying investment, license, or property purchase relevant to the chosen route.
- Financial statements or bank reference letters.
- Police clearance certificate and standard medical or health documentation.
- Proof of family relationship for dependents to be included.
Estimated Timeline
Roughly 4–12 weeks depending on the route. Investor and entrepreneur routes generally take longer due to license verification, while the real-estate route can move faster once the property purchase is complete.
Key Benefits
No local sponsor or employer required to remain in the Kingdom.
Freedom to live, invest, start businesses, and own property in Saudi Arabia.
Ability to sponsor spouse, parents, and children under 25.
Multiple entry and exit without additional permits.
A clear path toward permanent residency for qualifying, continuously compliant holders.
Frequently asked questions
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Do all partners apply together?
Each partner submits an individual application. Company documentation is shared, but personal documents and background checks are separate.
Should I wait for new rules?
We advise applying now. Future rules are uncertain, and current approvals continue to be issued.
Does PR help with general license?
PR can simplify general license applications by reducing foreign company demonstration requirements in some cases.