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Saudia Premium Residency Program | Chance for Pakistani Professionals | Pardes Explainers

Saudi Arabia’s Premium Residency (often called the “Saudi Green Card”) is a self-sponsorship residency scheme that gives highly qualified foreigners a more permanent, flexible status in the kingdom in exchange for fees and satisfying eligibility rules. There are two main products: a renewable (limited-duration) premium residency that is paid annually or for a fixed multi-year term, and an unlimited (permanent) premium residency obtained via a one-time payment. The program is managed through the official premium-residency platform and governed by implementing regulations published by Saudi authorities. Key features and costs Unlimited (permanent) premium residency: one-time fee (commonly reported as SAR 800,000 — roughly USD ≈213,000), granting lifetime premium residency without renewal. Limited / renewable premium residency: fees reported at approximately SAR 100,000 per year (or similar fixed-term packages), renewable according to the chosen term. These options are aimed at expatriates who want flexibility without the large one-time outlay. Applicants must pass due-diligence checks (criminal background, source of funds, health/medical checks where applicable) and submit supporting documentation online via the official portal. A small processing fee is typically charged when submitting the application. Who is eligible — routes that matter for Pakistani professionals Saudi authorities target skilled professionals, specialized talent, executives, entrepreneurs and investors. Recent reporting and government guidance indicate additional practical qualification thresholds are used in selection (for example, reported salary thresholds for some categories — executives above SAR ~80,000/month and certain specialised professionals above SAR ~35,000/month — or proven investment/ownership criteria for investor routes). The government has also considered expanding eligibility to attract wealthy investors and residents of Vision 2030 projects. How Pakistani professionals can apply step-by-step (practical) Check the official portal & regulations. Start at the Saudi premium-residency service (the government platform) and read the implementing rules to identify which product and route fits your profile (talent, investor, executive, etc.). Gather documents. Typical documents: valid passport, university degrees/certificates, professional licenses, employment contract or employer endorsement (if applying as a talent/executive), bank statements/proof of funds, police clearance, marriage/birth certificates (for family), and medical checks if requested. Scan and notarize as required. Decide product (temporary vs permanent). If SAR 800,000 for permanent residency is unaffordable, consider the renewable annual option (SAR ~100,000/year) or pursue employer-sponsored endorsements that strengthen an application. Apply online and pay fees. Submit your application through the portal, upload documents, and pay the processing fee and the residency fee for the chosen product; expect background checks and a waiting period while authorities review your file. After approval — practical matters. Premium residency typically confers the right to live and work in Saudi Arabia without a local sponsor, visa-free entry for the premium resident, and certain family privileges (subject to the specific permit terms). Verify whether family members can be included and the exact work/fiscal rights for your category. Tips for Pakistani applicants Get employer support / endorsement if you are applying as a specialist or executive — employer letters, contracts and salary slips strengthen applications. Consider staged approach: live/ work in KSA under a standard work visa first, build local ties and savings, then apply for the renewable premium residency before committing to the permanent fee. Use reputable immigration counsel or a licensed consultancy for document preparation and to confirm up-to-date rules (regulations and fee amounts have evolved since the program started). Finally, rules and thresholds have been updated periodically and Saudi authorities have signalled interest in expanding the program to attract more talent and investment — always verify the current requirements on the official portal before applying. If you want, I can draft a checklist in Urdu (or English) tailored to your profession — degrees, attestations, bank statements and which forms to prepare — so you can start the application right away. This channel brings latest updates and developments related to visa, passport, immigration, citizenship, permanent residence, pr, legal status, residents, permanent residents, immigrants, legal immigrants, illegal immigrants, naturalization, birth right, appeal, dunky, border, border crossing, check point, border check point, us visa, usa visa, uk visa, schengen visa, saudi visa, uae visa, kuwaiti visa, qatari visa, oman visa, bahrain visa, canadian visa, span visa, european visa and other related issues. #pardes #immigration #visa