Saudi Arabia Lists Six Grounds for Premium Residency Cancellation

Saudi Arabia has officially announced six specific circumstances that can lead to the cancellation of a foreigner's Premium Residency permit. These conditions include: 1) Conviction for a serious crime, defined as a crime resulting in a custodial sentence of at least 60 days or a fine of no less than 100,000 riyals; 2) A deportation order issued by a court or official decision; 3) Submission of false or misleading information during the application process; 4) Failure to meet obligations as outlined in Article 7 of the Premium Residency Law; 5) Voluntary surrender of the permit by the holder; and 6) Automatic cancellation upon the holder's death or loss of legal capacity.

The announcement serves as a reminder that the Premium Residency status is conditional, and non-compliance with the law's obligations can result in cancellation, even without criminal activity.