Citizen Account payment for February: Details of support and eligibility requirements

The Citizen Account Program announced this morning that it has begun depositing the support payments for the new February installment into the accounts of beneficiaries whose applications are complete. The program confirmed that the support includes the "additional support" that was extended in accordance with royal directives. Deposits will continue throughout Tuesday until all eligible beneficiaries have received their payments.

Program context and strategic objectives

This deposit comes as a continuation of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's efforts to provide a robust social safety net for its citizens. The Citizen Account Program was established to protect Saudi families from the direct and indirect impact of various economic reforms, which may place an additional burden on some segments of society. The program primarily aims to redirect government benefits to those who are eligible in a way that encourages responsible consumption and ensures that government support is directed with high efficiency, in line with the objectives of the Kingdom's Vision 2030.

The importance and impact of additional support

The continued disbursement of additional support is a crucial step in bolstering the purchasing power of beneficiary families, particularly in light of global economic changes. This support contributes to meeting basic needs and easing the financial burden on heads of households, reflecting the wise leadership's commitment to the well-being of citizens and ensuring them a dignified life.

Eligibility and entitlement requirements for the Citizen Account program

The program reiterated the eligibility requirements necessary to ensure the continued disbursement of support, which must be met by the primary beneficiary and dependents, and are as follows:

• Saudi nationality: The main beneficiary must be a Saudi national, with the exception of holders of mobility cards, the spouse of a female citizen and her children, and the wife of a male citizen.
• Permanent residency: It is required to reside within the borders of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and the beneficiary must not be a prisoner or a permanent resident in one of the government shelters.
• Data consistency: The data disclosed on the electronic portal must match the data of the relevant official authorities to ensure the accuracy of entitlement.
• Income threshold: The actual entitlement and value of the support depend on the total income of the family, the number of its members and their ages, so that the income does not exceed the threshold for disbursement.

Beneficiaries can find out the exact amount of their entitlement and review their eligibility status through the program's smartphone application or via the official electronic portal, where data is updated periodically to ensure that support reaches those who deserve it.