What work visas are available in Saudi Arabia?

Premium Residency: no salary requirement, 8 weeks processing.

What is the fastest visa to get for Saudi Arabia?

The fastest route is the Premium Residency at approximately 8 weeks processing time.

Saudi Arabia — Work Visa Routes

1 visa route available for skilled workers and expats

Premium Residency

Permanent or 1-year renewable residency. Allows property ownership and business. SAR 800K lump-sum or SAR 100K/year. Kafala system abolished Jun 2025 — workers can change jobs freely.

Official site

Min Salary

None

Experience

3+ years

Education

Bachelor's degree

Processing

8 weeks

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