Premium Residency · الإقامة المميزة
Live, work and invest in the Kingdom — without a sponsor
Saudi Premium Residency grants long-term residency with the right to own property, run a business and move freely, independent of any employer. We assess eligibility, prepare the file, and verify every document to the standard the programme demands.
Application fee
SAR 4,000
Review period
60–90 days
Card issuance
2–4 weeks
Residency tracks
7
What it gives you
What Premium Residency unlocks
- No Saudi sponsor or employer required
- Live, work and invest anywhere in the Kingdom
- Own real estate, vehicles and businesses
- Include family — spouse, children under 25 and parents
- Enter and exit Saudi Arabia without a visa
- Exemption from expat and dependent fees
- Move between employers without transfer fees
- Use citizen and GCC lanes at airports
The seven tracks
Find the route that fits
Each track has its own fee, duration and qualifying conditions. We'll tell you honestly which one you have a real case for.
Unlimited Residency
PermanentA single payment, permanent status, no renewal ever. For investors and executives who want certainty.
Limited Residency
Renewable yearlyThe same premium benefits at a lower entry cost, renewed every twelve months.
Special Talent
5 yearsFor exceptional professionals in health, science, research and leadership, with a qualifying salary and a priority specialisation.
Gifted Residency
5 yearsFor distinguished talent in sport, culture and the arts, endorsed by the relevant ministry.
Investor Residency
Path to permanentFor investors generating returns in the Saudi economy, with a route to permanent status at higher thresholds.
Entrepreneur Residency
Path to permanentFor founders backed by an accredited investment entity, with Nitaqat relief in the early operational years.
Real Estate Owner
While ownedFor owners of developed residential property above the qualifying value, free of mortgage.
The process
From first conversation to card in hand
- 1
Eligibility assessment
We review your profile against all seven tracks and tell you which you genuinely qualify for — before you spend anything.
- 2
Document preparation
Passport, financial proof, medical report and criminal record, prepared and attested to the standard the Centre expects.
- 3
Application & fee
We complete the portal submission and guide the SAR 4,000 application fee payment.
- 4
Verification & review
Authorities review the file — typically 60 to 90 business days. We track it and handle every request for completion.
- 5
Approval & card
On approval, the residency fee is paid, the card is issued in two to four weeks, and the digital Iqama updates within 48 hours.
Verification services
Background screening to programme standard
Alongside applications, we run structured verification on applicant files — academic qualifications, professional certifications, identity, employment history, criminal and credit records, financial statements and more, coordinated with accredited international agencies and delivered inside a defined service window.
- Eleven structured check types per file
- Coordinated with accredited local and international agencies
- Quality review and sign-off before any report is released
- Full audit trail from intake to final report
For employers
Find out who on your team qualifies
If you employ specialists, physicians, engineers or senior managers, some of them almost certainly qualify for a residency track — and holding Premium Residency exempts them from expat fees and transfer costs. We'll review your workforce and map each person to the track they fit.
See your compliance in one place
Book a walkthrough and we'll show you Mohla against your own obligations — no commitment.
Or email us at hello@mohla.co