Ownership of Residential Property by Non-Saudi Spouses and Descendants
📄Key points to note
Rules for ownership by non-Saudi spouses and descendants
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Principle: Dependency
The spouse of a non-Saudi and his non-Saudi descendants are considered his dependants for the purpose of owning real estate designated for his residence, in accordance with paragraph (3) of Article (2) of the Law.
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When may they own independently?
None of them may own residential real estate independently unless the marriage has ended or the non-Saudi descendant has reached the age of twenty-five.
Reference: Article 7 of the Implementing Regulations of the Law on Ownership of Real Estate by Non-Saudis.
Ownership matrix by case
| Case | Ownership eligibility |
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| 💍Non-Saudi spouse – during the marriage | ✕ |
| 👦Non-Saudi descendants – before reaching the age of twenty-five | ✕ |
| 💍Non-Saudi spouse – after the marriage has ended | ✓ |
| 🧑Non-Saudi descendants – after reaching the age of twenty-five | ✓ |
Key to symbols
✕May not own independently (dependent on the non-Saudi)
✓May own residential real estate independently
Note
The stated ruling applies to residential real estate. The two cases that allow independent ownership are the end of the marriage or the non-Saudi descendant reaching the age of twenty-five.
Disclaimer: This table is for quick reference only and is not official. Please refer to the Saudi Real Estate website for the latest updates on ownership of real estate by non-Saudis.
