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Premium Residency lets foreign nationals live and work in Saudi Arabia without a sponsoring employer. Here's who qualifies.
Premium Residency (Iqama Mumayazah) — Who Qualifies
Premium Residency grants foreign nationals independent residency status, without needing a sponsoring employer's contract.
Available types
Permanent residency, for a one-time fee
Renewable annual residency, with a yearly fee
Key benefits
Ownership of residential and commercial property
Independence from a sponsoring Saudi employer
Multiple-entry travel privileges for the family
Who typically qualifies
Investors, business owners, and specialists in executive or high-skill roles typically meet the financial or professional requirements.
Why it matters for employers
A Premium Residency holder isn't counted in your company's Nitaqat percentage unless they're also formally employed under an active contract — understanding this distinction avoids miscalculating your ratio.
How Inclusive Solutions helps
We clarify how Premium Residency holders interact with your regular workforce contracts. Talk to our team.
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