Premium Residency – Special Talent (الإقامة المميزة – الكفاءات الاستثنائية)
Premium Residency – Special Talent is a residence route in Saudi Arabia (Employment). Saudi employment in priority sector; salary ≥SAR 14,000/month (researchers) or ≥SAR 35,000 (healthcare/science), executives (tier 1–2) up to SAR 80,000; degree, ≥3 yrs experience, points test. 5 yrs, renewable once; convertible to permanent (≈30 months' presence). Fee SAR 4,000/person.
Requirements at a glance
You need an annual income of about CHF 35'784. Spouse and children can usually be included. Permanent residence: after 5 years.
How holders are taxed
No PIT on salary; exempt from expat dependant levy and Nitaqat.
Next steps
Check the official page for the current rules and fees, compare this route with the other programmes on the interactive map, and talk to a licensed immigration lawyer or authorised agent before applying.
| Category | Employment |
|---|---|
| Investment | — |
| Fees (family) | CHF 2'560 |
| Income / yr | CHF 35'784 |
| Assets | — |
| Min. stay | — |
| PR | 5 |
| Citizenship | — |
| Work | yes |
| Eligible | skilled professionals in priority sectors |
| Tax | No PIT on salary; exempt from expat dependant levy and Nitaqat. |
| As of | 2026-10 |
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