Added 2026-10-07 for the wave 1 merge. Saudi Arabia is on the gulf-2026-us-iran safety watch (tools/safety_watch.py).
Routes, not yet checked
I know these routes exist but haven't read them on an official page yet. Treat them as a starting point.
Employer-sponsored work visa
work
Who it suits: expatriates hired by a Saudi employer
Not yet checked on an official page.
Family / dependant visa (sponsored by a resident)
family
Who it suits: spouse and children of an iqama holder
Not yet checked on an official page.
Premium Residency
residency
Who it suits: self-sponsored residency in several categories
Not yet checked on an official page.
Investor (MISA licence)
investor
Who it suits: foreign investors licensed by the Ministry of Investment
Not yet checked on an official page.
Visa rules change often, and this is not legal advice. Check the official page and the embassy before you apply.
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