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Riyadh, Saudi ArabiaJune 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The Real Estate General Authority (REGA), the regulatory body for Saudi Arabia’s real estate sector, announced today that applications for foreign real estate ownership are now officially accepted through the Saudi Properties portal. This is the official portal since the Foreign Real Estate Ownership Law took effect in January 2026. Concurrently, the geographic scope and regulatory framework have also been approved.
The portal enables potential property owners, both within and outside the Kingdom, to initiate their property purchase process through an official digital channel and supports users in completing all regulatory procedures electronically. Saudi Properties offers a range of services, including optional ownership paths, approved real estate opportunities, eligibility verification, application submission, and progress tracking.
Non-Saudi residents living within Saudi Arabia can apply directly through the Saudi Properties portal using their residency permit number. The system will automatically verify eligibility and facilitate the entire process digitally.
When initiating the application process, non-Saudi residents must first obtain a digital identity document from a Saudi embassy or consulate abroad, which must be acquired before completing the online application process. Non-Saudi companies and institutions without an established entity in Saudi Arabia must register with the Ministry of Investment through the Invest Saudi platform and obtain a unified national number to complete the electronic ownership application process.
The system allows non-Saudi individuals, companies, and institutions to own property in multiple regions of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, while regulating ownership in Mecca and Medina. Property ownership within the Two Holy Cities is limited to Saudi companies and Muslim individuals, both within and outside the Kingdom.
This mechanism is implemented through a clear regulatory framework, linking real estate opportunities with structured paths and official data sources. This enhances transparency in ownership decisions, strengthens market credibility, supports high-quality urban development, and comprehensively improves the beneficiary experience.
REGA emphasized that the Saudi Properties portal is the official channel for foreign real estate ownership applications and a key entry point for obtaining core information related to property ownership in Saudi Arabia. The authority encourages potential owners to visit the Saudi Properties portal: saudiproperties.rega.gov.sa.
The update and implementation of the Foreign Real Estate Ownership Law come at a time when the Saudi real estate market is undergoing a major transformation. Urban development, the expansion of major projects, and continuous progress in sectors such as commerce, tourism, hospitality, entertainment, and quality of life are driving this change, further strengthening Saudi Arabia’s appeal as a destination for living, employment, and investment.