Saudi Arabia · Talent schemes
Saudi Arabia Premium · Gifted
Premium Residency - Gifted
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Key facts
Premium · Gifted is a talent schemes route for Saudi Arabia. Local work: limited. Checked 2026-10-11 against the official source.
- Government fees
- $170 · SAR 4,000 ≈ $1,070
Cost, time and long term
Government fees$170 · SAR 4,000 ≈ $1,070
- $170Application processing fee at the application stage.
- SAR 4,000 (≈ $1,070)Fee payable within 30 days of approval.
RenewalRenewable
The five-year residency is renewable.
Why this route may not fit
Check this before you apply.
- Work rights are limited
What you'll need
Who can apply1
- A guardian is required for applicants under 18.
What you must show2
- Minimum financial solvency to afford living in the Kingdom is shown; the amount is set by the Center.
- Solvency is shown by an employment contract or a 12-month bank statement.
Documents5
- A recommendation from the relevant authorities is submitted.
- A passport valid for at least 180 days is submitted.
- Proof of financial solvency (bank statement) is submitted.
- Proof of no criminal record for the applicant and family is submitted.
- A medical report on communicable diseases not older than 6 months is submitted.
Steps1
- Applicants applying from inside the Kingdom need a legal residence permit valid for at least 90 days.
When you become tax resident
How Saudi Arabia decides tax residence and treats foreign-source income, from its tax records.
- Tax residence
- At least 30 days in a zakat yearNatural person with a permanent residence in the Kingdom, physically present for at least 30 days, consecutive or aggregated.
- At least 183 days in a zakat yearNatural person without a permanent residence in the Kingdom, physically present for at least 183 days, consecutive or aggregated.
- Foreign-source income
Source/zakat scope
All tax rules for Saudi Arabia Tax records checked
What you need to arrange
- Bank account / funds
Solvency is shown by an employment contract or a 12-month bank statement
- Police certificate and civil documents
Proof of no criminal record for the applicant and family is submitted
Taken from this route's requirements above. The authority's own list is the one that counts.
Full official text
Five-year renewable Premium Residency for people with a unique gift shown by a specialised award or nomination, or by meeting approved criteria for the field, with a recommendation from the relevant authorities. 1 2
What you must show and pay
- A fee of $170 · Application processing fee at the application stage. 1
- A fee of SAR 4,000 (≈ $1,070) · Fee payable within 30 days of approval. 1
Requirements
- A guardian is required for applicants under 18. 1
- Minimum financial solvency to afford living in the Kingdom is shown; the amount is set by the Center. 1
- Solvency is shown by an employment contract or a 12-month bank statement. 1
- A recommendation from the relevant authorities is submitted. 1
- A passport valid for at least 180 days is submitted. 1
- Proof of financial solvency (bank statement) is submitted. 1
- Proof of no criminal record for the applicant and family is submitted. 1
- A medical report on communicable diseases not older than 6 months is submitted. 1
- Applicants applying from inside the Kingdom need a legal residence permit valid for at least 90 days. 1
Stay
- Five years, renewable.
- Visa validity: 60 months. Validity is the window to use the visa, not the length you may stay.
- Renewable, subject to the conditions in force at renewal.
Work
Holders may live in the Kingdom with family, own real estate (outside Mecca, Medina and restricted areas), work in the private sector and change employer without non-Saudi transfer fees, and enter and exit without a visa.
Family
Spouse, children under 25 and non-working parents may be included as family.
Official sources
- Conditions, controls and criteria for the Premium Residency products · Premium Residency Center, Saudi Arabia · checked 2026-10-11
- Saudi Premium Residency portal (product list) · Premium Residency Center, Saudi Arabia · checked 2026-10-10
Premium · Gifted and its alternatives
| Route | Money needed | Stay | Work |
|---|---|---|---|
| Premium · Gifted | – | – | Limited |
| J-Find Japan | – | 2 yr | – |
| Golden Visa · Talent Indonesia | – | 5 yr, renewable | – |
| Blue Residence United Arab Emirates | – | 10 yr, renewable | – |
| ONE Pass Singapore | Needs income of SGD 30k+ a month ≈ $23k | 5 yr, renewable | – |
Questions people ask
How much money do I need for the Premium · Gifted?
A fee of $170. Application processing fee at the application stage. A fee of SAR 4,000 (≈ $1,070). Fee payable within 30 days of approval.
How long can I stay on the Premium · Gifted?
Five years, renewable.
Can I work on the Premium · Gifted?
Limited. Holders may live in the Kingdom with family, own real estate (outside Mecca, Medina and restricted areas), work in the private sector and change employer without non-Saudi transfer fees, and enter and exit without a visa.
Can I bring my family on the Premium · Gifted?
Spouse, children under 25 and non-working parents may be included as family.
How are Premium · Gifted holders taxed in Saudi Arabia?
No special regime in our records is tied to the Premium · Gifted. The standard rules apply: Saudi income tax applies to non-Saudi shares in resident capital companies and to non-residents with a permanent establishment or Saudi-source income. Payments to non-residents carry withholding of 5% to 20% by income type.
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How this was checked
Checked on 2026-10-11 against 2 official sources. Status: verified against the official sources.
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- Conditions, controls and criteria for the Premium Residency products · Premium Residency Center, Saudi Arabia · checked 2026-10-11
- Saudi Premium Residency portal (product list) · Premium Residency Center, Saudi Arabia · checked 2026-10-10
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