Category: Digital Nomad / Remote Work Visa
Overview: Saudi Arabia's Self-Sponsored Work Visa allows remote professionals and freelancers to live and work in the Kingdom for one year, fostering its digital economy and Vision 2030 goals. It requires stable foreign income.
Eligibility: Applicants need a minimum monthly income of approximately $3,733 USD, a bachelor's degree, 5 years professional experience, and valid health insurance. Self-sponsorship is key.
Minimum Income (approx.): $3733/month USD
Application Fee (approx.): $533 USD
Processing Time: ~60 days
Visa Duration: 12 months
Renewable: Yes
Work Authorisation: true
Remote Work Allowed: Yes
Dependants Allowed: No
Path to Residency: Yes
Path to Citizenship: No
Sponsor Required: No
Summary: Saudi Arabia's Self-Sponsored Work Visa, known as the Remote Work Visa, enables global digital nomads and remote workers to reside and work from the Kingdom for 1 year, requiring stable foreign income and professional qualifications.