Ownership eligibility

Can you own property in Saudi Arabia?

The Law of Real Estate Ownership by Non-Saudis came into force on 22 January 2026. Whether you can buy depends on who you are, where the property sits, and — if residency is the point — what it costs.

Check your position

Answer three questions.

Who is buying
Where you want to buy
Budget for a single asset

Indicative guidance based on the Law of Real Estate Ownership by Non-Saudis, in force 22 January 2026, and the Geographic Zones Document published 23 June 2026. Final eligibility for any specific property is confirmed on REGA's Saudi Properties portal.

Three routes in

  1. Non-resident individual — obtain a Saudi digital identity through a Saudi embassy, then apply through REGA's Saudi Properties portal.
  2. Resident with an Iqama — verification runs against your Iqama number. You may also acquire one residence outside the zones for your own use.
  3. Company or fund — register with the Ministry of Investment, obtain the unified 700 number, then apply through the portal.

Premium residency through property

The property route needs SAR 4M in qualifying property: completed, residential, free of mortgage, and valued by a TAQEEM-accredited valuer. More than one property can be combined to reach it. Residency holds while the asset is held, and the Premium Residency Center sets the final conditions.

What the transfer costs

5% real estate transaction tax, plus a disposal fee on non-Saudi ownership of up to 5%. Rates and application are confirmed at the point of transfer.