Non-Saudis can now apply online to own property under new real estate regulations.
Dubai: Foreign investors, residents, and companies can now apply to own property in Saudi Arabia via a new official digital platform, marking a major step in the Kingdom’s efforts to open its real estate sector to broader international participation.
Saudi Arabia’s Real Estate General Authority said applications for foreign property ownership have now opened through the Saudi Properties portal, the official platform under the Foreign Real Estate Ownership Law, which came into effect in January 2026.
The portal enables prospective buyers, both within and outside the Kingdom, to complete regulatory procedures online, browse available ownership options, review approved real estate opportunities, confirm eligibility requirements, submit applications, and track their requests.
How the system works:
Non-Saudi residents in the Kingdom can apply directly via the portal using their residency number. Eligibility verification and processing are carried out through an automated digital system.
Applicants outside Saudi Arabia must first obtain a digital identity card from Saudi missions abroad before completing the online application. Non-Saudi companies and entities without an existing presence in the Kingdom must register with the Ministry of Investment through the Invest Saudi platform and obtain a unified national number before proceeding with the electronic ownership process.
The system allows non-Saudi individuals, companies, and entities to own property across designated regions of Saudi Arabia, subject to approved geographic limits and regulatory regulations.
Rules for Makkah and Madinah:
Property ownership in Makkah and Madinah remains subject to special regulations. Ownership in the two holy cities is restricted to Saudi companies and Muslim individuals, whether from inside or outside the Kingdom.
The framework is designed to enhance transparency in ownership decisions by linking property opportunities to official data sources and structured regulatory processes. REGA said it will improve market credibility, support higher-quality urban development, and enhance the overall experience for applicants.
REGA also stated that the Saudi Properties portal is the official platform for submitting foreign real estate ownership applications and accessing key information related to property ownership in the Kingdom.
