Iqama and Premium Residency
Iqama — the core resident ID in KSA. Without it you cannot open an account, rent housing, work, or get insurance. Issued via an employer-sponsor for 1–2 years.
Premium Residency — the KSA "golden card" (since 2019, expanded in 2024). Residency WITHOUT a sponsor. 7 categories: from a one-time 800,000 SAR payment to real estate investment from 4M SAR.
7 Premium Residency categories
| Category | Requirement | Term | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unlimited | Financial standing | Permanent | 800,000 SAR once |
| Limited | Financial standing | 1 year (max 5) | 100,000 SAR/yr |
| Investor | From 7M SAR + 10 jobs | Permanent | 4,000 SAR |
| Real Estate Owner | Property from 4M SAR, no mortgage | While owned | 4,000 SAR |
| Entrepreneur | 400K SAR + accredited investor | 5 years | 4,000 SAR |
| Special Talent | Salary 14,000–80,000 SAR/mo | 5 years | 4,000 SAR |
| Gifted | Sports/arts achievements | 5 years | 4,000 SAR |
What we do for relocation
- Initial consultation. Determine the optimal residency category.
- Document prep. Arabic translation, apostille, notarization.
- Application. Via Absher, Muqeem, Premium Residency Center.
- Medical & biometrics. Booking at accredited centers.
- Housing search. In Riyadh, Jeddah or elsewhere. Ejar lease.
- Bank account. Help with Al Rajhi, SNB, SABB.
- Insurance. Medical insurance for you and family.
- Adaptation. First 90 days — schools, driving license, telecom.