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Saudi Arabia Digital Nomad Visa (Announced 2024)

Saudi Arabia · Middle East

2.8
Editorial Score

Min Monthly Income

Application Fee

$117

Processing Time

Difficulty

Duration

12 months

Path to Citizenship

Eligibility Requirements

NationalityOpen to all nationalities

Application Fee

$117

Min Age

22 yrs

Duration

12 months

RenewableYesDependentsYesLocal WorkNoHealth InsuranceRequired
Accepted income sources

Remote Work / Freelance · Business Income

Employment types

1099 Contractor · Self-Employed

Requirements Checklist

Valid passport with at least 6 months validity

Proof of sufficient income (bank statements, employment contract)

Health insurance covering the entire stay

Clean criminal background check

Completed application form with all required documents

Proof of accommodation in the country

Tax Information

Tax obligations vary by country and visa type. Most countries require visa holders to pay income tax on income earned within the country.

Some countries offer favorable tax regimes for remote workers and digital nomads, with reduced rates or tax exemptions for foreign-sourced income.

Consult a tax professional familiar with both your home country's laws and the host country's regulations.

Living in Saudi Arabia

COL Index vs NYC

41.9

Monthly Cost (excl. rent)

$780

1BR Rent (City Center)

$602

Safety Index

76.1

Healthcare Index

61.8

Quality of Life Index

177.0

Time Zone

UTC+03:00

Capital

Riyadh

Population

34.8M

Official Languages

Arabic

Avg Internet Speed

143 Mbps

Public Transit Quality

Good

With a budget covering rent and living costs, you'd need roughly $1,382/mo for a comfortable single-person lifestyle in Saudi Arabia.See how far your money goes →

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Al Mubarraz
💰 $1,200/mo🌐 75.9 Mbps🏠 $133/mo

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Maj'mah
💰 $1,400/mo🌐 50 Mbps🏠 $160/mo

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Jizan63
Jizan
💰 $1,450/mo🌐 34.5 Mbps🏠 $400/mo

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Unaizah55
Unaizah
💰 $1,500/mo🌐 80 Mbps🏠 $420/mo

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Buraydah54
Buraydah
💰 $1,500/mo🌐 33 Mbps🏠 $450/mo

🖥 0 coworking spaces

Tabuk56
Tabuk
💰 $1,650/mo🌐 40 Mbps🏠 $336/mo

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Work Permissions

·Local employment: Not permitted
·Permitted work types: 1099 Contractor, Self-Employed
·Accepted income sources: Remote Work / Freelance, Business Income

Application Steps

  1. 1

    Research

    Verify all requirements for this visa type and country

  2. 2

    Gather documents

    Obtain all required documents (passport, financial statements, health insurance, etc.)

  3. 3

    Complete application

    Fill out the official application form

  4. 4

    Submit application

    Submit all documents to the appropriate consulate or online portal

  5. 5

    Pay fees

    Complete payment of application and visa fees

  6. 6

    Attend interview

    If required, attend any scheduled interviews

  7. 7

    Wait for decision

    Processing times vary from weeks to months

  8. 8

    Travel and activate

    Once approved, travel to the country and complete any activation requirements

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At a Glance

Renewable✓ Yes
Dependents✓ Allowed
Leads to PR✗ No
Local Work✗ Not permitted
Health InsuranceRequired
Admin Ease1.0/5

Last verified: June 8, 2026

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