The Entrepreneur Residency Service (Second Category) is a premium residency category targeting innovative entrepreneurs seeking to establish or expand startups in Saudi Arabia. This track provides immediate permanent residency conditional on meeting operational milestones that support the national economy. It aims to strengthen Saudi entrepreneurship and promote sustainable ventures
General benefits:
1. Residence in Saudi Arabia with the family, including parents, spouses, and children under 25 years of age.
2. Freedom to move from one establishment to another.
3. Exemption from the financial fees imposed on expatriates and dependents.
4. The Premium Residency holder and their family members may leave and return to Saudi Arabia without the requirement of a visa.
5. Issuance of visit visas for relatives.
6. Use of dedicated lanes for citizens and GCC nationals at entry and exit points.
7. Employment in private sector establishments and movement between them for the husband, wife, and children.
8. Engaging in commercial activities in accordance with the Investment Law.
9. Ownership and use of real estate.
Special benefits:
Nominating two team members to obtain Exceptional Competence Residency with exemption from its criteria (for example: executives).
Exemption of the establishment from the Nitaqat program for the first 3 operational years.
For Category Two: direct eligibility for permanent Premium Residency.
Residency duration:
Immediate permanent residency subject to creating at least 10 jobs in the first year and at least 10 jobs in the second year.