Saudi Premium Residency through property: the SAR 4 million route

The core requirement

The property route requires a residential property valued at no less than SAR 4,000,000. The value is confirmed by an independent valuer accredited by Taqeem, the Saudi Authority for Accredited Valuers.

What kind of property qualifies

• Residential and ready to live in — villas and apartments, not commercial or industrial units.
• Completed — land, construction sites or homes needing major renovation do not qualify.
• Free of mortgages or liens, and kept that way while it is used for residency.

Benefits for you and your family

• Include your spouse, parents and unmarried children (subject to the programme’s conditions).
• Family members are exempt from the annual expatriate fees.
• Freedom to run a business and work without a sponsor, with dependants able to work in the private sector.
• The ability to own residential, commercial and industrial property in the Kingdom (with special rules in Makkah and Madinah).

A practical checklist before you buy

1. Confirm the property is completed, residential and in a location where you are eligible to own.
2. Get an accredited Taqeem valuation early — the valued price, not the asking price, is what counts.
3. Plan to buy without a mortgage on the qualifying property.
4. Check the current application steps and government fees on the Premium Residency Center before you commit.

Why Jeddah fits this route

Jeddah offers established family districts, sea-side living and new private villa communities — the kind of completed, high-quality homes this route is designed for. Dashen can shortlist ready properties that match the value threshold, coordinate the valuation and guide you through registration.

This article is general information prepared by Dashen Real Estate and is not legal, tax or financial advice. Regulations in Saudi Arabia are updated regularly — always confirm the current rules with the Real Estate General Authority (REGA) and qualified advisers before you commit.