Saudi Arabia highly skilled worker visa
1 current source-backed highly skilled worker pathway. Verify the responsible authority before applying.
This page contains 1 current route for this destination, with the available eligibility, requirements and duration details.
Source-backed legal route · Checked 2026-08-28
Current route records
| Route | Conditions | Effective or checked | Official source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Special Talent Residency | Special Talent Residency is category-based. Official Premium Residency rules require, for health/scientific specialists, a bachelor's degree or higher, a contract with an approved entity in a priority high-skill field, and salary of at least SAR 35,000; researchers require at least SAR 14,000. Executive criteria are separate. | 2026-07-13 | Official source |
Can you work on this route?
Route-specific work rights and conditions stay separate from shortage-list status and individual eligibility.
| Route | Published work answer | Official source |
|---|---|---|
| Special Talent Residency | The exact law excludes professions and jobs limited to Saudi nationals and says the privilege does not prejudice fees applicable to non-Saudis; it separately places commercial activity under the Foreign Investment Law. | Official source |
| Special Talent Residency | The Saudi Premium Residency Permit Law states that the permit holder and any family members may be employed in private-sector establishments and may change jobs within that sector. | Official source |