Now Expatriates can get citizenship in Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia to Grant Citizenship to Highly Skilled Expatriates

Saudi Arabia approved the granting of citizenship to Expatriates from any nationals with specialized skills in a number of professions, The royal decree allows certain high-skilled professionals working in specialized areas within the legal, medical, scientific, cultural, sport and technical fields to obtain Saudi citizenship.

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia announced in the year of 2019 that it would open the door to naturalization for outstanding scientists, innovators, and cultural professionals who meet the required criteria, The move comes in line with Vision 2030, which aims to create an attractive top-level business environment for professionals.

A Saudi Arabian government platform said on Twitter that Saudi Arabia aims to attract scientists, intellectuals and innovators from around the world to enable the Kingdom to become a diverse hub that the Arab world will be proud of Saudi Project.

The new order focuses on some special professionals those who working in specific fields. It is covers experts in forensic and medical science, technology, agriculture, nuclear and renewable energy, oil and gas, and artificial intelligence, in addition to specialists involved in arts, also a special category that sports and culture.

The move to grant citizenship is also related to the diversification of the Kingdom’s economy, driving development and social reform plans by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince believe that It will enable professionals from around the world to make the Kingdom a hub for brilliant minds.