Non-Saudi Property Ownership Approved – Saudi Arabia, January 2026
- Move One Relocations
- Jul 10
- 2 min read
Updated: Oct 1
Overview: Starting January 2026, Saudi Arabia will officially open the real estate market to non-Saudi individuals, following cabinet-level approval of a new property ownership law. This pivotal reform enables foreigners—both residents and non-residents—to purchase property across most regions of the Kingdom, including the key cities of Riyadh and Jeddah.
Key Changes
Non-Saudi individuals and companies will be permitted to own property in Saudi Arabia, including residential, commercial, and investment real estate.
Ownership in Makkah and Madinah will be permitted under specific conditions and approvals
Purchases can be made by foreign investors, GCC nationals, and expatriates, subject to due diligence and regulatory approvals.
No minimum investment threshold has been announced yet, but clear guidelines on regulations and zones are expected before implementation in 2026.
Important Notes
Full background checks and compliance with Saudi laws will apply to all non-Saudi buyers.
Ownership registration will be managed by the Real Estate General Authority, with integration expected across municipal and land registration systems.
Buyers must ensure properties are for personal or investment purposes only.
What This Means This is a landmark shift in the Kingdom’s investment and housing policies, part of Vision 2030’s push to diversify the economy and attract global capital. It also offers exciting opportunities for mobile professionals and multinationals with staff relocating to or investing in Saudi Arabia.
At Move One, we’re ready to guide clients through the evolving real estate framework and support foreign ownership navigation.
Need help? Contact our Saudi relocation team for personalized advice or transition support.
📧 Email: relo@moveoneinc.com
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Overview Starting January 2026, Saudi Arabia will officially open the real estate market to non-Saudi individuals, following cabinet-level approval of a new property ownership law. This pivotal reform enables foreigners—both residents and non-residents—to purchase property across most regions of the Kingdom, including the key cities of Riyadh and Jeddah.
Key Changes
Non-Saudi individuals and companies will be permitted to own property in Saudi Arabia, including residential, commercial, and investment real estate.
Ownership in Makkah and Madinah will be permitted under specific conditions and approvals
Purchases can be made by foreign investors, GCC nationals, and expatriates, subject to due diligence and regulatory approvals.
No minimum investment threshold has been announced yet, but clear guidelines on regulations and zones are expected before implementation in 2026.
Important Notes
Full background checks and compliance with Saudi laws will apply to all non-Saudi buyers.
Ownership registration will be managed by the Real Estate General Authority, with integration expected across municipal and land registration systems.
Buyers must ensure properties are for personal or investment purposes only.
What This Means This is a landmark shift in the Kingdom’s investment and housing policies, part of Vision 2030’s push to diversify the economy and attract global capital. It also offers exciting opportunities for mobile professionals and multinationals with staff relocating to or investing in Saudi Arabia.
At Move One, we’re ready to guide clients through the evolving real estate framework and support foreign ownership navigation.
Need help? Contact our Saudi relocation team for personalized advice or transition support.
📧 Email: relo@moveoneinc.com
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