The two routes compared
| Unlimited duration (permanent) residence | Property Owner route | |
|---|---|---|
| Amount | One-time SAR 800,000 | Home worth SAR 4,000,000 or more |
| Nature | A fee | A property asset (application fee SAR 4,000) |
| Duration | Permanent | Valid while you own the property |
| Property requirement | Not applicable | Completed, mortgage-free, valued by an accredited valuer |
How to choose
- Permanent residence in one step: SAR 800,000.
- Already planning to buy in Saudi Arabia: the property route, keeping an asset.
Family members
Both routes cover your spouse, children under 25 and parents, and family members pay no expatriate dependant levy.
Points to note
- Premium Residency does not automatically lead to Saudi citizenship.
- From January 2026, new legislation allows foreigners to buy residential property in most major cities.