Entrepreneur Residency (Premium Residency - Startup)
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Entrepreneur Residency (Premium Residency - Startup)

Investor PR PathwayThis visa can lead to permanent residency — the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa. Dependents Allowed

At a Glance

Processing Time

30 days

Application Fee

Free

Stay Duration

Indefinite

Renewable

Yes

Job Offer

Not Required

Dependents

Allowed

PR Pathway

Available

This visa can lead to permanent residency — the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Remote Work

Not Required

Overview

Premium residency for entrepreneurs launching startups. Available for SAR 400,000+ investment with 20% stake or SAR 15M with job creation targets.

The Entrepreneur Residency program targets startup founders and innovators. Two tracks available: SAR 400,000+ with 20% equity (5-year renewable), or SAR 15 million with 10 job creation (permanent).

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Requirements

Financial

Investment Required

400,000 SAR

Documentation

Applicant Documents

Valid passport

Current passport with validity

Startup business plan

Detailed startup concept and innovation

Financial projections

Revenue and expense forecasts

Team information

Details of startup team members

Investment proof

Bank statements showing capital

Criminal record certificate

Clean background check

Medical examination

Health report (within 6 months)

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Advantages

  • Designed for startup innovation
  • Permanent option available
  • Can sponsor dependents
  • Fast approval (30 days)
  • Lower entry than pure investment

Considerations

  • Significant capital required
  • Innovation requirements strict
  • Job creation needed for permanent
  • Startup viability scrutinized

Application Process

1

Develop startup plan

Prepare innovative business concept

2

Apply on PR portal

Submit at https://pr.gov.sa

3

Submit business documentation

Startup plan, financial projections, team info

4

Provide personal documents

Passport, criminal record, medical report

5

Verify capital

Provide proof of investment funds

6

Complete health insurance

Arrange valid health insurance

7

Receive approval

Visa approved within 30 days

Application Forms

Entrepreneur Residency Application

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