Saudi Arabia – Visas
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Zero personal income tax for everyone, very affordable property and a large international workforce define Saudi Arabia. Residency comes via employer sponsorship or a fee-based premium route.
Saudi Arabia at a glance
Cost of living
Low
Property
Very affordable
Healthcare
Moderate
Safety
Safe
Climate
Warm (~26°C)
English
Moderate
Expat community
Very large
Where Saudi Arabia is strongest: tax friendliness #4 of 81property affordability #12 of 75size of expat community #13 of 81
Worth weighing up: English-friendliness #60 of 81visa ease #59 of 81healthcare #40 of 78
TaxZero personal income tax for everyone
Visa / residencyIqama or fee-based Premium Residency, no dual
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