In brief
Allows non-Saudis to obtain permanent or fixed-term privileged residency on conditions, with benefits such as living with family, doing business and owning property, and the cases of cancellation.
Summary of the law
Key points
- Within 30 days of notice of approval the applicant must pay the fee and complete what Article 6 requires.
- Grounds for cancellation include conviction of a crime punishable by at least 60 days' imprisonment or the fine set in Article 9.
A plain-language summary prepared by Al-Bayan Al-Wadih Law Firm, focused on the violations and problems that come up most in daily life. It is not a substitute for the official text or for legal advice.
What it covers
- Types
- Benefits
- Cancellation
Timeline
- Issued: Royal Decree M/106 · 10/9/1440H
- Amendments: Royal Decree M/71 · 27/5/1441H. Amendment to some articles (shown on the law's page at the Bureau of Experts)
Full record of amendments and regulations at the official source
Official text at the Bureau of Experts
The authoritative text is in Arabic; the Bureau of Experts publishes English translations for some laws.
Full official text
The full official text is in Arabic and is reproduced on the Arabic version of this page, as published by the Bureau of Experts at the Council of Ministers. Read the full Arabic text
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