Saudi Arabia enables non-resident foreigners to own property through digital IDs
The Kingdom's Cabinet approves use of digital IDs for property ownership by non-Saudi, non-resident individuals.
Saudi Arabia’s Cabinet has approved the use of a digital ID system to enable non-Saudi, non-resident foreigners to own property in the Kingdom.
The General Real Estate Authority will coordinate with various government entities to develop mechanisms for implementing this system.
This move aims to allow the use of digital IDs before the Non-Saudi Real Estate Ownership Law takes effect in January 2026.
Additionally, the Cabinet endorsed a decision on governance for non-Saudi property ownership and usufruct rights, including forming a committee within the authority's board to oversee these matters.
The General Real Estate Authority has also released a draft of the law's executive regulations, requiring non-resident foreigners to obtain and activate a digital ID via the Absher platform, open a Saudi bank account, and secure a local contact number before acquiring or using property.
The General Real Estate Authority will coordinate with various government entities to develop mechanisms for implementing this system.
This move aims to allow the use of digital IDs before the Non-Saudi Real Estate Ownership Law takes effect in January 2026.
Additionally, the Cabinet endorsed a decision on governance for non-Saudi property ownership and usufruct rights, including forming a committee within the authority's board to oversee these matters.
The General Real Estate Authority has also released a draft of the law's executive regulations, requiring non-resident foreigners to obtain and activate a digital ID via the Absher platform, open a Saudi bank account, and secure a local contact number before acquiring or using property.
