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Middle East
Saudi Arabia
📍 Riyadh 💱 SAR 🗣 Arabic
The Premium Residency program (launched 2019, expanded 2024) gives long-term residency without sponsorship — a major shift in Gulf immigration policy. Tax-free personal income, modernizing economy, and major Vision 2030 investment context.
Available visas
2 visa pathways for Saudi Arabia
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Investment Saudi Arabia
Investor Visa
For foreigners actually building a Saudi business — not parking capital. Get a MISA license, set up a real operation in a Vision 2030 sector, and you get multi-year residency, with a path to Premium Residency once you scale.
Min. monthly income
$0/mo
Processing time
30–90 days for the MISA license; visa issuance varies by case
Initial duration
1–5 years depending on investment scale and structure
Cost
€5000
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Investment Saudi Arabia
Premium Residency
A long-term Saudi residency that doesn't tie you to a sponsor — the first real break from kafala. Five tracks across investment, talent, and recognition let you pick whichever fits your situation.
Min. monthly income
$0/mo
Processing time
30–90 days for most categories
Initial duration
Permanent (one-time fee) or 1 year renewable (limited track)
Cost
€100000
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