👥 Enhanced Social Security & Citizen Account Services Guide
Enhanced Social Security and Citizen Account are government programs that aim to provide financial and social support to eligible families in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
💰 Enhanced Social Security
Enhanced Social Security is a comprehensive social protection system aimed at supporting the most needy families and enabling them to achieve financial independence.
Eligibility Requirements
- Applicant must be Saudi national (some exceptions available)
- Must be permanently residing in the Kingdom
- Family income must be below the threshold (SAR 1,100 per individual, SAR 1,650 for head of household)
- Must not own high-value assets
- Commitment to training and rehabilitation programs (for those capable of work)
How to Register for Enhanced Social Security
- Visit Enhanced Social Security platform: sbis.hrsd.gov.sa
- Log in via National Single Sign-On (Nafath)
- Select "Submit New Application"
- Enter head of household and dependents data
- Enter income and asset information
- Attach required documents
- Submit application and track status
- Wait for evaluation (usually 20 business days)
Pension Amount
Pension amount varies based on family size and monthly income:
- Head of household: SAR 1,650/month
- Each dependent: SAR 1,100/month
- Maximum for family: 4 eligible members (SAR 5,950)
Enhanced Social Security E-Services
- Submit new application
- Check application status
- Update personal information
- Appeal decision
- Check payment date
- Submit periodic reports
- Register for training programs
🏦 Citizen Account Program
Citizen Account is a government program aimed at protecting Saudi families from the direct and indirect impact of economic reforms.
Eligibility Requirements
- Must be Saudi national
- Permanently residing in the Kingdom
- Applicant must be 18 years or older
- Family total income must be below eligibility threshold
- Eligibility calculated based on family size and income level
How to Register for Citizen Account
- Visit Citizen Account website: ca.gov.sa
- Log in via National Single Sign-On
- Select "New Beneficiary"
- Enter personal information
- Add dependents (spouse and children under 18)
- Enter monthly income information
- Enter bank account details (IBAN)
- Acknowledge data accuracy and submit application
- Wait for evaluation (usually 4-6 weeks)
Calculating Support Amount
Support amount is calculated based on:
- Number of eligible family members
- Total monthly family income
- Minimum calculated amount (SAR 300-417 per person)
- Maximum amount (no specific upper limit)
Citizen Account E-Services
- Register for program
- Check application status
- Check support amount
- Update dependents data
- Update monthly income
- Update bank account (IBAN)
- Appeal support amount
- Eligibility calculator
📅 Payment Dates
Enhanced Social Security
Payment is made on the 1st of each Gregorian month
If it falls on a holiday, payment is made before it
Citizen Account
Payment is made on the 10th of each Gregorian month
If it falls on a holiday, payment is made before it
📞 Contact & Support
⚠️ Important Notes
- Cannot combine both programs: If eligible for Enhanced Social Security, Citizen Account is suspended
- Must update data periodically to ensure continued eligibility
- Enhanced Social Security beneficiaries must enroll in training programs (if capable)
- Eligibility is reviewed periodically based on income and social status changes