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Saudi Arabia Entrepreneur Premium Residency — Category One

20 facts quoted from the official source

Five-year entrepreneur residence for a licensed founder backed by an approved investment round.

Income required
—
Means required · no figure published
Can bring
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Not stated in the official source
Requirements
10
each quoted below
Who qualifies

Who this route is for

Every item below is the government’s own wording, quoted from the official source. Whether you personally qualify depends on your full profile.

10 requirements quoted from the official source.

The conditions that decide it
  • Approved Investor RoundThe applicant must have a funding round from an investment entity approved by the Center.
  • Character and securityThe applicant and family must be free of criminal records.
  • Eligibility summaryAn entrepreneurial licence from the Ministry of Investment is required.
  • Financial meansThe applicant must provide a recent bank statement or other evidence of financial solvency.
  • Health ReportA health report from an approved centre must confirm freedom from communicable disease.
  • How and where to applyThe application is submitted through the Premium Residency Center portal.
  • Investor Recommendation LetterA recommendation letter from the investing entity is required.
  • Minimum Company Share PercentThe applicant must own at least twenty percent of the company.
  • Ministry Entrepreneur LicenceAn entrepreneurial licence from the Ministry of Investment is required.
What you’ll show with your application

Paperwork you prepare — it does not rule you out.

  • Health insuranceMedical insurance is required for the holder and accompanying family.
Also stated by the source
  • Health Report Max Age MonthsThe health report must be no more than six months old.
  • Initial YearsCategory one residence is issued for five years.
  • Minimum Round SarCategory one requires at least SAR 400,000 in approved funding.
  • Official source basisAn entrepreneurial licence from the Ministry of Investment is required.
  • Passport Remaining DaysPassports for the applicant and family must have at least 180 days remaining.
  • Report summaryAn entrepreneurial licence from the Ministry of Investment is required.
Family

Who you can bring

— Not stated in the official source. The official page for this route does not address dependent-family rights, so we do not publish a claim either way.
Costs & timelines

What the source prices

Fees
1 proven from the official source.
  • Product Fee SarThe product fee is SAR 4,000.checked 2026-07-27
Validity
3 proven from the official source.
  • Renewable OnceIt may be renewed once if eligibility and residence conditions remain satisfied.
  • Residence Months For RenewalThe holder must reside in Saudi Arabia for thirty months during the five-year period.
  • In Country Status Valid DaysAn in-country applicant must have lawful status valid for at least ninety days.
How it works

From here to a yes

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FAQ

Straight answers

01Who qualifies for this route to Saudi Arabia?
The official source states: Five-year entrepreneur residence for a licensed founder backed by an approved investment round.
02How much money do I need?
The official source states: The applicant must provide a recent bank statement or other evidence of financial solvency. It does not publish a fixed amount — no minimum figure is stated.
03Do I need health insurance?
The official source states: Medical insurance is required for the holder and accompanying family.

Every answer is quoted from the official pr.gov.sa page for this route, last read 2026-07-27.

We checked 20 points against the official source; 20 are quoted on this page. The other 0 are either not addressed by the source or not yet backed by a quote — we would rather show you the edge of the record than fill it with a plausible guess.

See the 0 open points

Processing time is not published in the official source for this route. We publish a number only when the official text states that number.

Not stated in the official source — the official source names no exclusion for this route.

The source

Where every quote comes from

Official government source pr.gov.saLast read 2026-07-27 Every quote on this page is from this Saudi Arabia government page.
Compiled from official sources · pending independent re-check · Last checked 2026-07-27 · Our methodology
 · Compiled by António Mira · How we verify · Not legal advice — rules change; confirm with the official source before deciding.
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