RIYADH, Saudi Arabia: Saudi Arabia has launched an official digital platform allowing foreign individuals, residents and companies to apply for property ownership in the Kingdom, marking a significant step in its efforts to open the real estate market to international investors.
The Saudi Properties portal, introduced by the Real Estate General Authority (REGA), is linked to the Foreign Real Estate Ownership Law, which came into force in January 2026, reports Gulf News.
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The platform enables applicants inside and outside Saudi Arabia to complete the ownership process online, verify eligibility requirements, submit applications and monitor their status electronically.
Digital Application Process
According to REGA, non-Saudi residents living in the Kingdom can apply directly through the portal using their residency number. Eligibility verification and regulatory procedures are carried out through an automated digital system.
Applicants residing outside Saudi Arabia are required to first obtain a digital identity card through Saudi diplomatic missions before completing their online applications.
Foreign 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 national unified number before proceeding with property ownership applications.
Property Ownership Framework
The new system allows eligible foreign individuals, companies and entities to own real estate in different parts of Saudi Arabia, subject to the Kingdom’s approved geographic scope and regulatory framework.
REGA said the platform has been designed to simplify ownership procedures by providing access to official property listings, approved ownership routes and regulatory information through a single digital portal.
Rules for Makkah and Madinah
Property ownership in Makkah and Madinah will continue to be governed by separate regulations.
Under the framework, ownership in the two holy cities is restricted to Saudi companies and Muslim individuals, whether they reside inside or outside the Kingdom.
REGA said the digital platform is intended to improve transparency by linking property opportunities with official government data while strengthening confidence in the real estate market.
The authority added that the initiative is expected to support higher-quality urban development, enhance investor confidence and improve the overall experience for property buyers.
It described the Saudi Properties portal as the Kingdom’s official channel for foreign real estate ownership applications and for accessing information related to purchasing property in Saudi Arabia.
