Saudi Arabia · Investor / Golden Visa

Real Estate Owner Residency

By António Mira, Founder · Member, Arab-Portuguese Chamber of Commerce & Industry (CCIAP) & Portuguese-Saudi Business Council (PSBC)
✓ Verified against the official government source · Last verified 2026-06-09 · Our methodology
6/10 diff
Challenging

Requirements verified against the official government source.

Min income
Processing
Path to PR
No
Job offer
Not required

At a Glance

Visa Duration
60 months
Processing Time
Min Income
Path to PR
No
Difficulty
6/10 — Challenging

Eligibility Requirements

RequirementDetails
Age RangeUnder 24
Job Offer RequiredNo
Sponsorship RequiredNo
Health Insurance RequiredNo

Family & Rights

RightDetails
Path to Permanent ResidencyNo

Related Pathways

Cost of Living

Riyadh
Single (monthly)€1,733
Family (monthly)€3,733
Rent 1BR (center)€800
Groceries€400
Transport pass€133
Jeddah
Single (monthly)€1,467
Family (monthly)€3,200
Rent 1BR (center)€667
Groceries€400
Transport pass€133
Dammam
Single (monthly)€1,200
Family (monthly)€2,667
Rent 1BR (center)€533
Groceries€320
Transport pass€107

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Real Estate Owner Residency?

The Real Estate Owner Residency is an immigration pathway offered by Saudi Arabia. It falls under the Investor / Golden Visa category.

Can the Real Estate Owner Residency lead to permanent residency?

No — this is a temporary pathway and does not itself lead to permanent residence. Holders often switch to a different route to pursue settlement.

Are there alternative pathways to Saudi Arabia?

Yes. Saudi Arabia offers 7 other immigration pathways. Compare all options on our Saudi Arabia country page.

What is the cost of living in Saudi Arabia?

Monthly costs for a single person in city center: Riyadh: €1,733/mo; Jeddah: €1,467/mo; Dammam: €1,200/mo. These include rent, groceries, transport, and utilities.

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Official source

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Data last verified: 2026-06-09 · See our methodology

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