Saudi Premium Residency

Live in the Kingdom. Permanently.

Saudi Arabia’s Premium Residency grants qualified investors, professionals and their families the right to own property, operate businesses and settle in the Kingdom independently.

Independent of a local sponsor · Property ownership rights · Family included

Permanent and long-term pathways · Family residency included · Navigate Saudi manages the full application

WHAT IT IS
Saudi Arabia’s Premium Residency is not a visa. It is a status.
Saudi Premium Residency grants qualified investors, professionals and their families permanent or long-term residency in the Kingdom, with rights to own property and operate businesses independently, without needing a Saudi sponsor.

Own property in Saudi Arabia · Operate a business independently · No local sponsor required · Access local banking and financial services

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Permanent Residency

Lifetime pathway

Live in the Kingdom. Permanently.

Saudi Arabia's Premium Residency grants qualified investors and professionals the right to own property, operate businesses and sponsor family members, without a local sponsor.

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Investor Residency

Real estate pathway

Property ownership as the route to residency.

Structured property investment in the Kingdom opens a direct residency pathway. We handle the acquisition, legal structure and residency application as a single engagement.

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Family Residency

Family integration

Bring your family into the Kingdom.

Residency support for parents, spouses and dependent children. Documentation, onboarding, and long-term coordination handled by one assigned team.

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Executive Relocation

Executive track

Housing, compounds and transition support.

Executive leasing, compound placement, serviced residences and full relocation coordination for professionals and investors entering Saudi Arabia.

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Long-term Residency

Renewable pathway

Multi-year residency for professionals.

Long-term renewable residency for qualified professionals who do not yet meet permanent residency thresholds. Structured correctly from the first application.

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RESIDENCY PATHWAYS
Five routes. One advisory team.
Navigate Saudi manages the full application across every pathway, from document preparation and eligibility review through to submission and approval.

Permanent Residency · Investor Residency · Family Residency · Executive Relocation · Long-term Residency

WHAT IT UNLOCKS
Rights that a work visa does not give you.
The Premium Residency programme was created to attract qualified global talent and capital.

Own freehold property · Operate businesses · No sponsor required · Bring your family · Access banking · Renewable or permanent

THE KINGDOM IS OPEN
“This is the most significant opening of Saudi Arabia to international residents in the Kingdom’s modern history.”
Navigate Saudi, Company Profile 2026

HOW WE WORK
Navigate Saudi runs the full application. You supply the documents.
Most applicants underestimate the complexity of the Premium Residency application. Document requirements vary by pathway, eligibility criteria are strict, and submission errors cause delays of months. We manage the entire process.

01 Eligibility review
We assess your profile, pathway options and eligibility.

02 Document preparation
We prepare, translate, attest and structure every document.

03 Application submission
We submit through the correct portal and manage authority queries.

04 Approval management
We track the application and keep you informed.

05 Post-approval
We coordinate the residency card, family additions, property or banking steps.

RESIDENCY THROUGH PROPERTY
Property investment as a residency pathway.
Qualifying property investment in Saudi Arabia opens a direct route to Premium Residency. Navigate Saudi holds FAL licence 1200048021 from REGA and manages both the property acquisition and the residency application as a single coordinated engagement.

Property acquisition
Buyer-side advisory, title verification, legal structuring and negotiation across Riyadh, Jeddah, Makkah and Madinah.

Residency application
Full application management once the qualifying investment is confirmed.

One engagement
Property and residency handled by one team under one contract.

See our real estate advisory

QUESTIONS, ANSWERED PLAINLY
What leaders ask before applying.

Who qualifies for Saudi Premium Residency?
Qualification can include significant investment, professional distinction or qualifying property investment. We assess your profile before recommending a pathway.

How long does the application take?
Straightforward investor applications can take between two and six months from submission to approval.

Can my family be included?
Yes. Parents, spouse and dependent children can be included in one application.

Is Permanent Residency actually permanent?
It does not expire as a visa does, but requires the holder to maintain qualifying conditions.

Do I need to give up existing residency or citizenship?
No, but you should take independent legal advice in your home country.

What does Navigate Saudi charge?
We agree a fixed advisory fee in your engagement proposal before work begins.

BOOK A SESSION
Start with a private eligibility review.
The first step is a paid 30-minute advisory session. We review your profile, confirm which pathways you qualify for, and outline exactly what Navigate Saudi would manage on your behalf.

A clear view of which pathway fits your profile.
An honest assessment of your eligibility and timeline.
A fixed-fee proposal before any work begins.

Paid advisory. Your details stay confidential.

Navigate Saudi
FAL Licence 1200048021 · CR 7050723522 · Riyadh
investments@navigatesaudi.com · www.navigatesaudi.com

Navigate Saudi is a buyer-side advisory. Saudi regulations described here stood at the date of publication. Nothing here is an offer or investment, legal or tax advice. Madinah property is available on 99-year leasehold only and is never described as freehold.