Recent months have introduced immense changes in the Saudi Arabia immigration landscape; including the release of the tourist e-visa, the issuing of the first permanent residencies to foreigners and the new business visa.

The changing immigration landscape calls for individuals and companies to remain up-to-date and compliant with the changes. Here’s the changes that have occurred and how they might affect you.

Tourist e-visa

The government released the tourist e-visa earlier this year that allows individuals to enter the Kingdom for tourism purposes. The e-visa is strictly for leisure purposes and shouldn’t be used as an alternative for other Saudi visit visas. Remaining compliant is essential in Saudi, if you are travelling for business reasons, choose the corresponding visa.

Foreign permanent residency

The new residency programme in Saudi Arabia allows foreigners to do business and buy property in the Kingdom without a Saudi sponsor. As the government wants to attract more foreign investors to do business in the Kingdom, this residency permit will encourage foreign investors to stay in the Kingdom on a long term basis.

The first batch of foreigners have been issued their visas and it allows them to exit the Kingdom, switch jobs and sponsor their families to live in the Kingdom. Seventy-three individuals were granted the visas from 19 countries, with the professions of financiers, doctors and investors.

New business visa

Saudi Arabia recently combined their commercial and business (work) visit visa into the new business visa. This visa allows individuals to attend business meetings, negotiations and investment talks.

For more support with Saudi visas or corporate immigration, contact us on +966 11 411 1127 or info@proven-sa.com.

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ABOUT PROVEN

Founded by Saudi Nationals Zaid Al Mashari and Naif Al Otaibi in 2009, PROVEN SA delivers business solutions to companies currently operating in or looking to branch out into KSA. PROVEN SA is a specialist in corporate immigration, employee outsourcing and recruitment, Providing international companies with advanced regional insight and the necessary tools to successfully do business within the Kingdoms burgeoning markets. Due to an increase in international interest, PROVEN SA expanded out of Saudi in 2016, and now holds offices in Riyadh, Dubai, Dallas and London.

Website: https://proven-sa.com 
Telephone: +971 4 4508 208 / +966 (11) 411 1127
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