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Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Vision 2030 — fastest-growing GCC economy

Saudi Arabia's Premium Residency (Saudi Green Card) offers high-net-worth individuals and skilled professionals long-term residency with privileges previously reserved for citizens. Plus Iqama work visas through 1,800+ employers.

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Capital
Riyadh
Population: 36.4M
Live • This Year
1.5M+ Iqamas
Annual immigration target
Quality of life
Vision 2030 economy
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Country Overview

Saudi Arabia at a Glance

Essential facts about living, working, and immigrating to Saudi Arabia.

Capital
Riyadh
Population
36.4M
Currency
SAR (﷼)
Aع
Languages
Arabic, English
Processing Time
30–60 days
Min Score
Investor / Skilled
Annual Target
1.5M+ Iqamas
Citizenship After
10 years (rare)
Immigration Pathways

5 Ways to Move to Saudi Arabia

Every legal route is documented below — choose the one that matches your profile, or take our free eligibility check and we'll match you.

Most Popular
Permanent Residency

Premium Residency (Saudi Green Card)

Lifetime or annual residency with rights to own property, run businesses, and sponsor family — without a Saudi sponsor.

Processing
30–60 days
Route
Permanent Residency
Eligibility Requirements
  • Net worth or income evidence
  • Clean criminal record
  • Health insurance and medical fitness
  • Valid passport (6+ months)
  • Source of funds documentation
Timeline
30–60 days
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Renewable 1-Year

Iqama Work Visa

Standard sponsored work visa. Direct relationships with 1,800+ Saudi employers across healthcare, energy, construction and tech.

Processing
30–45 days
Route
Renewable 1-Year
Eligibility Requirements
  • Valid passport with 6+ months validity
  • Clean criminal background
  • Eligible by skills, education, or investment
  • Proof of funds appropriate to programme
  • Health insurance and medical fitness
Timeline
30–45 days
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Business Residency

Investor & Entrepreneur Visa

Set up a Saudi LLC or branch via MISA license — get residency for yourself and senior staff, with 100% foreign ownership.

Processing
45–90 days
Route
Business Residency
Eligibility Requirements
  • Valid passport with 6+ months validity
  • Clean criminal background
  • Eligible by skills, education, or investment
  • Proof of funds appropriate to programme
  • Health insurance and medical fitness
Timeline
45–90 days
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Dependent Visa

Family Visa (Iqama Dependents)

Iqama holders earning SAR 5,000+ can sponsor spouse and children.

Processing
20–30 days
Route
Dependent Visa
Eligibility Requirements
  • Valid passport with 6+ months validity
  • Clean criminal background
  • Eligible by skills, education, or investment
  • Proof of funds appropriate to programme
  • Health insurance and medical fitness
Timeline
20–30 days
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Religious Travel

Umrah / Hajj Visa

Single-entry pilgrimage visa for Umrah (year-round) and Hajj (season-only). We prepare the visa file and book through a licensed Saudi operator.

Processing
3–7 days
Route
Religious Travel
Eligibility Requirements
  • Valid passport with 6+ months validity
  • Clean criminal background
  • Eligible by skills, education, or investment
  • Proof of funds appropriate to programme
  • Health insurance and medical fitness
Timeline
3–7 days
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How Scoring Works

Eligibility & Scoring Breakdown

Saudi Arabia's scoring framework. Most successful applicants score in the top percentile of these criteria.

Profile Strength

up to 500 pts
  • Education
  • Language proficiency
  • Work experience

Adaptability

up to 100 pts
  • Country ties
  • Spouse profile

Calculate Your Score

Use our free calculator to estimate your eligibility and see which Saudi Arabiadraws you'd qualify for.

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Our 5-Step Process

From Profile to Landing in Saudi Arabia

Every step is handled in-house. One case manager, written timelines, and live tracking through your portal.

01

Free Eligibility Check

60-second assessment maps you to the right pathway for this country.

Day 1
02

Document Preparation

Police clearances, attestations, language tests — handled in-house.

Weeks 1–6
03

Application Filing

We submit to the immigration authority and track every checkpoint.

Weeks 6–10
04

Decision & Issuance

Approval, biometrics, visa stamping. We handle interviews and follow-ups.

Weeks 10–20
05

Landing & Settlement

Banking, housing, schools — first-month support included.

First month
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What You'll Need

Saudi Arabia Application Document Checklist

Every required document, sorted by category. We provide notarization, translation and attestation under one roof.

Category 01

Identity & Civil

  • Valid passport (6+ months validity)
  • Birth certificate
  • Marriage / divorce certificate (if applicable)
  • Police clearance (every country lived in 6m+)
  • 4 recent passport photographs
Category 02

Education & Work

  • Degree / diploma certificates (apostilled or attested)
  • Transcripts and graduation letter
  • Employment letters (with role, duties, salary)
  • Pay slips and tax returns (2 years)
  • Professional licenses if applicable
Category 03

Language & Funds

  • Language test (IELTS / TEF / equivalent, within 2 years)
  • Bank statements — 6 months minimum
  • Proof of settlement funds
  • Source-of-funds declaration (for investors)
Category 04

Medical & Biometrics

  • Panel physician medical exam
  • Biometrics (fingerprints + photo)
  • Health insurance certificate
  • Dependents' medical exams
  • Vaccinations as required
Missing a document? We handle every one.
Apostille, embassy attestation, certified translations and IELTS/ECA bookings — all in-house.
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Transparent Pricing

Saudi Arabia Application Cost Breakdown

Every fee, end-to-end. No surprise add-ons. Government fees go to the authority, third-party costs to providers, our service fees are flat-rate.

Government Fees

  • Visa / permit applicationSAR 650–9,600
  • Biometrics (per person)SAR 85–120
  • Visa stamping / issuanceSAR 100–400
  • Spouse / partner add-onSAR 455–6720
  • Dependent child (each)SAR 150–300

Mandatory Third-Party

  • Language test (IELTS / TEF)SAR 280–320
  • Credential evaluationSAR 220–400
  • Medical exam (per person)SAR 250–450
  • Police clearance (per country)SAR 50–120
  • Translation & notarizationSAR 200–600

LeaderSol Service Fees

  • Eligibility assessmentFREE
  • Full service (single applicant)SAR 3,500–9,500
  • Spouse inclusionSAR 650
  • Per dependent childSAR 350
  • Landing & settlement supportSAR 900
Total estimated cost (single applicant)
SAR 15,000–28,000
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The Benefits

Why Saudi Arabia Is Worth The Move

Reasons clients pick Saudi Arabia over other destinations.

Vision 2030 Economy

USD $800B+ in mega-projects — NEOM, Red Sea, Qiddiya, AlUla.

Zero Personal Tax

No income tax on salaries. VAT 15%. Corporate tax 20% for non-Saudis.

International Schools

200+ international schools across major cities.

Tier-1 Infrastructure

New airports, mega-cities, world-class hospitals.

Family-Safe Society

One of the safest countries globally. Conservative but modernising.

Holy Cities Access

Only Saudi residents can perform Umrah/Hajj without special visas.

Where to Live

Top Cities to Settle in Saudi Arabia

Cities where our clients most commonly settle, with average salaries and lifestyle highlights.

Main City

Saudi Arabia
Business hub
  • High employment
  • Diverse community
  • Cosmopolitan

Capital

Saudi Arabia
Government & culture
  • Embassy quarter
  • Cultural institutions
  • Stable economy

Coastal Hub

Saudi Arabia
Port & tourism
  • Trade port
  • Hospitality jobs
  • Quality of life

Tech City

Saudi Arabia
Innovation centre
  • Startup ecosystem
  • Tech salaries
  • Universities

Industrial

Saudi Arabia
Manufacturing
  • Engineering roles
  • Lower cost
  • Family-friendly

Resort Region

Saudi Arabia
Lifestyle
  • Year-round climate
  • Tourism sector
  • Retirement-friendly
Real approvals

We post saudi arabia grants as they land

Every approval we publish goes on our Facebook page, with the client's permission — dated, public, and open to comments. We would rather point you somewhere you can check than show you a number you cannot.

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Before You Apply

Why Saudi Arabia files get refused

Most refused applications are not refused because the applicant did not qualify. They are refused because the file was wrong. That part is ours to own, not yours.

The wrong route

Applying on the category that looks closest rather than the one the profile actually fits. The strongest applicant on the wrong visa is still refused.

Thin evidence

Funds shown without a traceable source, employment letters that do not match the tax record, a study plan that does not explain the gap years.

An inconsistency nobody caught

A date, a job title or an address that differs between two documents. An officer does not ask — they refuse, and the refusal follows you into the next application.

Filing before the file is ready

A deadline pushes the submission out early and the missing piece becomes a refusal instead of a two-week wait.

We read the refusal letter before we refile. If a case should not be submitted as it stands, you get that in writing instead of an invoice.

Common Questions

Saudi Arabia Immigration FAQs

The questions our consultants get asked most. Need more detail? Schedule a free 30-minute call.

Standard processing for skilled-worker visas to Saudi Arabia ranges from 4 weeks to 12 months depending on programme. Tourist visas are typically issued within 5–15 working days. Permanent residency through skilled streams averages 6–18 months. We provide written estimates per case.
Ready for Saudi Arabia?

Let's build your Saudi Arabia immigration plan — today.

Book a free 30-minute consultation with a Saudi Arabia-specialist consultant. You'll walk away with a written estimate and a step-by-step roadmap.

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Lina Moreno
Senior Consultant • Licensed
"I'll personally review your profile and map your fastest legal route to Saudi Arabia."
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