Saudi Premium Residency, often referred to as the “Saudi Green Card”, is a groundbreaking program launched under Saudi Vision 2030 to attract global investors, entrepreneurs, and highly skilled professionals to live, work, and invest in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Unlike traditional work visas, the Premium Residency allows foreigners to own 100% of their businesses, purchase real estate, sponsor their families, and move freely in and out of the country — all without the need for a local sponsor.

Key Categories of Premium Residency

The program currently offers six main categories, tailored to different professional and investment profiles:

Core Benefits

• ✅ 100% business and property ownership in permitted areas
   

• ✅ Freedom to work, invest, and travel without a sponsor
   

• ✅ Family sponsorship for spouse, children, and parents
   

• ✅ Unlimited entries and exits without re-entry visa
   

• ✅ Access to education, healthcare, banking, and utilities equivalent to Saudi residents
   

• ✅ Exemption from Saudization (Nitaqat) requirements for certain categories
   

• ✅ Eligibility to upgrade to Permanent Premium Residency after 5 years

Eligibility Criteria

To qualify for the Premium Residency, applicants generally must:

• Hold a valid passport (minimum one-year validity)

• Provide a clean criminal record

• Submit proof of financial solvency

• Pass a comprehensive medical examination

• Provide employment or investment documentation relevant to the chosen category

Applications are processed directly through the Premium Residency Center: saprc.gov.sa

 

Why It Matters for Vietnamese Entrepreneurs

Saudi Arabia is opening its doors wider than ever to international investors.
For Vietnamese business leaders, the Premium Residency provides a direct, sustainable gateway into the GCC market of over 60 million consumers, with powerful benefits:

• Establish wholly-owned subsidiaries or representative offices without a Saudi partner

• Access investment incentives, tax exemptions, and real estate opportunities in key economic zones (Riyadh, NEOM)

• Expand into F&B, education, renewable energy, technology, and manufacturing sectors
  Operate under a stable, long-term legal status aligned with Saudi Vision 2030

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SAVINA LINK — Your Trusted Partner for Premium Residency

At SAVINA LINK, we specialize in supporting Vietnamese investors and professionals to navigate Saudi Arabia’s evolving business landscape.

Our Premium Residency consulting service includes:

• Eligibility assessment and strategic guidance

• Document preparation, translation, and legalization

• Coordination with Premium Residency Center, MISA, GOSI, and Ejar

• Integration of residency planning with business setup and investment advisory

Build Your Future in the Heart of the Middle East

The Saudi Premium Residency is more than just a visa — it is a strategic pathway to build a lasting presence in one of the world’s fastest-growing economies.

SAVINA LINK stands ready to accompany Vietnamese entrepreneurs in establishing sustainable, compliant, and impactful ventures in Saudi Arabia.