LIVING & OWNING IN SAUDI ARABIA

Saudi Premium Residency

Explore the property-owner routes, requirements and next steps.

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CATEGORY 1

Existing residential property

  • At least SAR 4 million in qualifying ownership or usufruct.
  • An existing residential property, excluding land plots.
  • No mortgage, including after the residency is granted.
CATEGORY 2

One off-plan residential unit

  • A purchase value of at least SAR 4 million.
  • At least SAR 1 million or 10% paid, whichever is higher.
  • A developer approved by the Real Estate General Authority.
  • No mortgage financing or subsequent mortgage.

Summary of property criteria; individual eligibility requires a full assessment. Source: Premium Residency Center — Real Estate Owner Residency. All conditions are subject to change.

Duration and application fee

For an existing home, residency depends on continued ownership or usufruct. For the off-plan route, the contract must be maintained and ownership transferred within five years of purchase. The listed one-time product fee is SAR 4,000; this is separate from the property price.

Buying a property does not automatically grant residency. The Center assesses the application under its requirements. Do not treat a property listing, price threshold or this overview as an approval.

Prepare a useful set of questions

  1. Compare the official products and identify the route you want to investigate.
  2. Review the full applicant requirements and requested documents on the official portal.
  3. Check the particular property, its documents, financing position and contractual terms with the relevant parties.
  4. Submit residency applications through the Premium Residency Center. A enquiry sent through this website is not an official application.

Check the official sources

Premium Residency includes several products. Compare the official options to understand which route may fit your plans.

AL ARABIA PROPERTIES is independent of the Premium Residency Center. This page provides general information and does not promise approval or assess individual eligibility.