RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Real Estate General Authority has announced that the regulatory system governing property ownership by foreigners officially came into effect on Jan. 22, with all provisions now enforceable under the national real estate framework.
The authority said applications for property ownership by non-Saudis can be submitted through the official digital platform, Saudi Arabia Real Estate. The system applies to residents and non-residents, as well as foreign companies and entities, in accordance with established legal procedures.
According to the authority, the application process varies by ownership category. Foreign residents in Saudi Arabia may apply directly through the portal using their residence permit, with legal requirements verified automatically and the process completed electronically.
Non-residents are required to initiate their applications through Saudi embassies and consulates abroad to obtain a digital identification number, which enables them to finalize the process via the platform.
Foreign companies and entities without a presence in the Kingdom must first register with the Ministry of Investment through the “Invest Saudi” platform and obtain a unified registration number (700) before completing ownership procedures electronically.
