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Spouse, children under 25, and parents receive Premium Residence as dependents. Per-dependent fee ~SAR 4,000-10,000 [VERIFY]."},"processing_time":"60–90 business days for review; 2–4 weeks for card issuance after approval","visa_free_count":88,"passport_index_rank":null,"key_destinations":null,"travel_access":null,"minimum_stay":"No specific minimum stay. Must enter Saudi Arabia within validity period. Exit and re-entry freely without visa.","tax_note":"income tax: 0% (no personal income tax on individuals)","path_to_citizenship":"No direct path. Saudi naturalization requires 10+ consecutive years of legal residency, fluency in Arabic, proof of good conduct, evidence of integration into Saudi culture, and renunciation of other nationalities. Extremely rare for Premium Residency holders.","highlights":["No local sponsor","Business ownership"],"atomic_answer":"Saudi Arabia Premium Residency (the Saudi Golden Visa) grants long-term or permanent residency without a local sponsor, enabling business ownership and family residence. Options include a one-off purchase or renewable annual fee.","fees":{"due_diligence":null,"processing":null,"interview":null,"certificate":null,"application_main":null,"application_dependent":null,"notes":"Category-based products (SAR 4,000) are significantly cheaper than the general Unlimited (SAR 800K) or Limited (SAR 100K/yr) routes but require meeting specific category criteria.","other":{"unlimited_duration_fee":"SAR 800,000 (~USD 213,000) — one-time payment","limited_duration_fee":"SAR 100,000 (~USD 26,700) — annual","category_based_fee":"SAR 4,000 (~USD 1,065) — up to 5 years","application_processing_fee":"USD 170–638 (varies by category)","dependent_fee":"SAR 400 (~USD 105) per dependent per month","notes":"Category-based products (SAR 4,000) are significantly cheaper than the general Unlimited (SAR 800K) or Limited (SAR 100K/yr) routes but require meeting specific category criteria."}},"last_updated":"2026-07-02","data_freshness":{"verification_confidence":92,"last_verified":"2026-07-05","fields_tracked":5,"stale_fields":0},"mirabello_index":{"composite":65.6,"rank_overall":37,"rank_in_type":24,"scores":{"cost":54,"speed":96,"mobility":55,"path":44,"tax":85,"family":100,"stability":65},"confidence":1},"regulatory_status":{"fatf_list":null,"eu_tax_list":null,"us_sanctions":null,"oecd_crs_high_risk_scheme":false,"as_of":"2026-02","status":"not listed on FATF, EU tax, US OFAC, or OECD CRS-risk lists"},"processing_stages":["Step 1: Create account on SAPRAC portal (saprac.sa)","Step 2: Select residency product (Unlimited, Limited, or Category-based)","Step 3: Submit application with required documents","Step 4: Pay applicable fees","Step 5: Undergo medical examination and security clearance","Step 6: Application review by SPRC (60–90 business days)","Step 7: Approval notification","Step 8: Premium Residency card issuance (2–4 weeks post-approval)","Step 9: Register for Absher (digital government services)"],"required_documents":null,"biometric_enrolment":null,"region":"Gulf","provider":"Mirabello Consultancy","source":"Mirabello Consultancy","verified_by":"Mirabello Consultancy (IMC member, ACAMS certified)","book_a_consultation":"https://www.mirabelloconsultancy.com/contact-us-for-your-free-consultation","terms":"https://www.mirabelloconsultancy.com/ai","disclaimer":"Provided by Mirabello Consultancy Ltd. for general information only, indicative and subject to change without notice; not legal, financial, tax, or immigration advice, nor an offer or solicitation. Programmes are operated and governed solely by the respective sovereign governments. No warranty of accuracy or completeness; Mirabello accepts no liability for reliance on this information. © Mirabello Consultancy Ltd. Terms: https://www.mirabelloconsultancy.com/ai","data_updated":"2026-07-12T19:31:37.037Z"}