Ministry of Interior (Absher / Muqeem), Ministry of Human Resources (Qiwa), MoFA
Saudi Arabia
Self-help guide to Saudi Arabian work, residency (iqama), and long-term Premium Residency routes. Employment visas are employer-sponsored via Qiwa + Enjazit; long-term Premium Residency is applied for directly through the dedicated portal. Fees are current as of 2026 — always confirm on the official Saudi portal before paying.
Official portal: https://www.my.gov.sa/wps/portal/snp/main/en
Government forms & filing fees
Paid to Ministry of Interior (Absher / Muqeem), Ministry of Human Resources (Qiwa), MoFA · not to Sheria SmartEvery fee below is the official government amount. Sheria Smart does not collect government filing fees — you pay the agency directly at their portal.
Foreign workers with an offer from a Saudi employer holding a valid work visa quota.
Foreign nationals meeting income/skill/investment thresholds who want residence without a Saudi employer sponsor.
Applicants who want lifetime Saudi residency without renewal (subject to eligibility).
Foreign business travellers meeting Saudi entities.
Nationals of ~50 eligible countries visiting for tourism, Umrah (non-Hajj season), family, or events.
Immediate family of Saudi residents (iqama holders) or citizens visiting for up to 90 days (extendable).
Spouse and children under 18 of an iqama holder earning SAR 5,000+/month (many professions require SAR 10,000+).
Households hiring domestic workers via the Musaned platform.
Muslim pilgrims performing Hajj (annual quota) or Umrah (year-round outside Hajj season).
Remote workers employed by non-Saudi entities. Programme details are still expanding; currently entered via 1-year eVisa + work permit for select talent categories.