The Real Estate General Authority (REGA), the regulator responsible for Saudi Arabia’s real estate sector, has commenced receiving applications for foreign real estate ownership through the “Saudi Properties Portal”, a platform that has been tailored as the official portal for the “Foreign Real Estate Ownership Law”, following the regulation’s entry into force in January 2026.
The portal enables prospective property owners, both within and outside the Kingdom, to begin their house ownership journey through an official digital channel that allows its users to complete all regulatory procedures electronically.
“Saudi Properties’ services include access to available ownership pathways, approved real estate opportunities, verification of eligibility requirements, application submission, and tracking services,” reported TradeArabia.
“The expats residing in the Kingdom will be able to apply directly through the Saudi Properties portal using their residency number, with automated verification of eligibility requirements and completion of procedures through a fully digital process. For them, the application process starts by obtaining a digital identity card from Saudi missions abroad, which must be obtained prior to completing the online application process,” it added further.
Non-Saudi companies and entities without an existing presence in the Kingdom will be required to register with the Ministry of Investment through the “Invest Saudi” platform and obtain a national unified number before completing the property ownership process electronically.
“The system allows non-Saudi individuals, companies, and entities to own property across various regions of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, while regulating ownership in Makkah and Madinah. Property ownership within the two holy cities is limited to Saudi companies and Muslim individuals from both within and outside the Kingdom,” said REGA in its statement.
“This is implemented through a clear regulatory framework that makes ownership decisions more transparent by linking real estate opportunities to structured pathways and official data sources, thereby enhancing market credibility, supporting high-quality urban growth, and elevating the overall beneficiary experience,” it added further.