We hold the same beliefs as the conservative people in Saudi Arabia. So instead of living around the popular expat cities like Riyadh and Jeddah we would rather want a more religious area instead like Mekkah or Madinah or the likes where the ideology is not liberal. We want to blend in with the locals as we don't want to live in a compound with other expats. The reason also is to get used to the Arabic language and get fluent in it.
So my questions are as followed:. Moving to Saudi Arabia can seem complicated with all the types of work permits, residence permits and visas. Have you seen our page on Visas for Saudi Arabia? It gives a good break down of how to apply for visas as well as permanent residency. As far as I can tell, dual citizenship may not be possible if you have citizenship in Saudi Arabia. It's best to contact the nearest embassy regarding the latest immigration info. There are some people who live illegally here so that they can die in the holy lands but I won't recommend that.
I would recommend you go to the Saudi embassy or consulate nearest to you and ask about this. With regards to healthcare you will need to sign up with a company before coming in. A nice 1 bedroom apt in the suburbs of Mecca is about 10k saudi riyals a year. Some apt have monthly payment. Marcus, is the 10k riyals per year for a BR apartment next to haram? I would like to rent one, if possible, right next to haram so that I can pray there five times a day.
I'll probably contact the Saudi embassy here and see. OrlandoTrip12, yes the Saudi government knows it's a privilege to live here so they price it accordingly. Similarly they want quality over quantity hence recent changes to the residency laws which resulted in exodus of millions of foreigners. Saudi embassy would be the best place to check for the exact requirements to get the premium residency or if there are any other ways of retiring here.
I wish you all the best. Yes you can. And you can own your own property there. I don't know how retirement friendly it is though. Because it is one of the few Muslim-majority countries that suffers an absolute monarchy, it is presumed Islam prefers unaccountable government too.
In so many ways, Saudi Arabia stains the reputation of Islam. But Saudi Arabia has another kind of influence on Islam. Many are from poor countries, and are visibly bedazzled by Saudi conspicuous consumption, the magnificence of the wealth on display, the awesomeness and indescribable hugeness of the great mosques that have been constructed to accommodate their numbers.
I know how many feel. God has given the Saudis money beyond measure, and power over His holy land; this must mean God approves of their Islam. And what an Islam it is. The Ottomans, after all, are long gone. Saudi Arabia uses oil money to push its Wahhabism onto the Muslim world, and to change Mecca and Medina too.
In recent decades, the Saudis have rebuilt much of Mecca and Medina. Some of this has been necessary. Some of this has been very good. To be fair, some of the criticism levelled at Saudi Arabia for these urban transformations is unreasonable. Think about it this way: Thanks to modern technology, and rising standards of living, millions of people not only want to go to Mecca, but can afford to.
While it is nice to imagine Mecca and Medina could retain the features and architecture of old cities, it is also fanciful. Too, skyscrapers might ruin the alleged vibe of an ancient city, but as every modern urbanist knows, building up is often the only realistic option. But the bigger question is: Why is it the first-ugliest building in the world? See driving abroad and road travel in Saudi Arabia. Men can drive in Saudi Arabia for up to 3 months using a full valid British licence. You must carry your driving licence and vehicle ownership papers at all times when driving.
You can register to receive traffic fine alerts. See tax if you leave the UK to live abroad and tax on your UK income if you live abroad.
You may be able to pay National Insurance while abroad in order to protect your State Pension and entitlement to other benefits and allowances. See State Pension if you retire abroad and new State Pension. See claiming benefits if you live, move or travel abroad. See register a birth abroad. See what to do after someone dies.
See overseas British passports applications and get an emergency travel document sometimes called an emergency passport. If you need urgent help, contact the British Embassy Riyadh. See buying a property abroad. You need to download the police clearance certificate standard letter and take it to your local police station to start the process. See tax if you return to the UK. See bringing your pet to the UK. Please note that this information is provided as a guide only.
Definitive information should be obtained from the Saudi authorities. Coronavirus section added with a link to guidance on vaccines. Complete revision of guidance to ensure it's up to date and accurate.
Information update: Employment disputes in Saudi Arabia.
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