What Is The Special Talent Residency Program?
Saudi Arabia created this program to attract top professionals in executive leadership, healthcare, science, and research. The country wants skilled people to live, work, and contribute to local development.
You help build Saudi Arabia’s capabilities. Saudi Arabia gives you exceptional benefits.
Benefits For You And Your Family
Living Benefits
- Bring your parents, spouse, and children under 25
- Move between companies freely
- Pay no expat fees for you or your family
- Travel in and out of Saudi Arabia without visas
- Get visit visas for your relatives
- Use citizen airport lanes
Work Benefits
- Your spouse works in private sector
- Your dependents work and change jobs freely
- Start your own business following Investment Law rules
- Buy and own real estate
Special Advantages
- Apply for permanent residency after meeting requirements
- Skip Nitaqat program requirements
Who Qualifies?
Researchers Need:
- Job contract with approved company in priority field
- Monthly salary of 14,000 SAR minimum
- Bachelor’s degree or higher
- 3+ years experience in related field
- Points system minimum score
- Employer recommendation letter
- 3 published research papers in your field
Healthcare And Science Professionals Need:
- Job contract with approved company in priority field
- Monthly salary of 35,000 SAR minimum
- Bachelor’s degree or higher
- 3+ years experience in related field
- Points system minimum score
- Employer recommendation letter
Executives Need:
- First or second level executive position
- Monthly salary of 80,000 SAR minimum
- Employer recommendation letter
Note: Requirements change. Check current rules before applying.
Residency Duration
You get 5 years initially. Renew once if you still meet requirements.
Get permanent residency after living in Saudi Arabia for 30 months within any 5-year period. These months do not need to be consecutive.
Cost
Pay 4,000 SAR once. No recurring fees.
Application Process
Visit the official Premium Residency Program website for application Process.
Quick Decision Checklist
Apply if you:
- Work in healthcare, science, research, or executive leadership
- Meet salary requirements for your profession
- Want long-term Middle East opportunities
- Want your family to live and work with you
- Have employer support
Skip if you:
- Earn below minimum salary thresholds
- Work in non-priority fields
- Want short-term arrangements only
- Cannot get employer recommendation
Key Facts
Saudi Arabia launched this program as part of Vision 2030. The country invests in human capital by giving top talent citizen-like benefits.
Your family gets the same privileges you do. Your children study in Saudi schools. Your spouse builds a career.
The program creates a path from temporary residency to permanent status. You build a life while contributing to Saudi development.
Bottom Line
This program gives qualified professionals a complete life package in Saudi Arabia. You get work flexibility, family benefits, and permanent residency options.
The requirements are specific but fair. Meet them and you access one of the region’s most comprehensive residency programs.
Disclaimer: This information is for educational purposes. Always verify current requirements with official Saudi government sources before making any decisions or investments.
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