Saudi Premium Residency 2025 – Green Card Fees, Benefits & How to Apply (August Update)
Saudi Arabia has launched its latest initiative, the Premium Residency 2025 program, popularly referred to as the Saudi Green Card. This program is made for foreigners who want to live, work, or invest in the Kingdom without depending on a local sponsor. It is a part of Vision 2030, which focuses on making Saudi Arabia stronger and more open for talent and investment.
What Does It Offer?
With this residency, you can:
- Stay in Saudi with your family
- Work in private companies or start your own business
- Buy property (except in Makkah, Madinah, or border areas)
- Travel in and out of the country freely
- Sponsor your spouse and kids
👉 Note: It does not provide citizenship or voting rights.
Types of Residency
- Permanent Residency – Pay once (SAR 800,000 / USD 213,000) and keep it for life.
- Renewable Residency – Pay yearly (SAR 100,000 / USD 26,700) and renew every year.
Key Benefits
- No need for a sponsor (old kafala system is not required)
- Freedom to change jobs anytime
- Access to banks, schools, and hospitals
- Right to run your own shop or company
- Easy family sponsorship
Who Can Apply?
You are eligible if you:
- Are 21+ years old
- Have a valid passport
- Are healthy and have no criminal record
- Entered Saudi Arabia legally
- Can show income or savings proof
How to Apply?
- Visit the official site: pr.gov.sa
- Make an account and fill the online form
- Upload documents (passport, bank statement, medical report)
- Pay the required fee online
- Wait 1–3 months for approval
Important Things to Remember
- Your kids don’t automatically get residency
- Property buying is not allowed in Makkah, Madinah, and border zones
- Residency must be renewed on time
Final Words
The Saudi Premium Residency 2025 is a golden chance for expats, professionals, and investors who want freedom and long-term opportunities in the Kingdom. It offers stability, family rights, and business options — without depending on a local sponsor.
Hope for the best
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Please give an information related to deposit. Is it returnable or unbearable forever?
It is not refundable one time payment of SAR 800000/- So, there is no way to get back any portion of that huge amount of money.
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How many persons inclde
Permanent residence or
Renewable residence
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