How to Get a Saudi Digital ID for Foreign Property Ownership

Saudi Arabia now allows eligible non-Saudis to apply for property ownership through the Saudi Properties portal. If you are outside Saudi Arabia and do not have an Iqama, you may first need to apply for a Saudi Digital ID through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs verification portal.

This guide explains the process based on my own application journey. I have submitted the request and booked my embassy appointment. I will update this article after I attend the appointment and receive the next steps.

Step 1: Go to the Saudi MOFA Verification Portal

Start by visiting the Ministry of Foreign Affairs verification portal:

verify.mofa.gov.sa

On the login page, you will see two options:

If you are not a Saudi citizen or Saudi resident, you likely will not be able to use Nafath. Instead, you need to create an account.

Step 2: Create an Account

Click Register.

You will be asked to enter basic personal information such as:

First name
Last name
Email
Mobile number
Passport number
Passport expiry date
Place of birth
Password
Captcha

After submitting the form, you will receive verification codes.

Important: You may receive a code by email and another code by phone. Complete both verifications.

Once your email and phone number are verified, you can login using your email and password.

For every login, the system may send a verification code to your email. This is normal.

Enter the verification code and continue.

Step 4: Create a New Request

After logging in, click New Request.

You will see different request types, such as:

Individuals
Companies
Companies for Other Purposes

For most personal property ownership cases, choose Individuals.

If you are applying through a company, choose the option that matches your case.

Note: In my screenshot, the Individuals option shows “Not available right now” because I already submitted my request.

Step 5: Fill Out and Submit the Request

Fill out the required details and submit the request.

After submission, you will land on the Registration & Verification Requests page.

Your request status may show something like:

Pending
Under Review

In my case, the status shows Under Investigation as I have already booked an appointment at the Saudi Embassy.

Note: At this stage, you may notice that the Book Appointment button appears disabled.

Step 6: Enable the Book Appointment Button

This part is easy to miss.

On the request status page, select the checkbox next to your request.

Once you select the checkbox, the Book Appointment button becomes enabled.

Then click Book Appointment.

Step 7: Select Country, Embassy, and Appointment Date

After clicking Book Appointment, choose:

Your country
The Saudi embassy or consulate
Available appointment date
Appointment time

Then confirm the booking.

This appointment is for verifying your Digital ID request through the Saudi diplomatic mission.

What Happens Next?

At the time of writing this article, I have submitted my request and booked my appointment at the Saudi embassy.

My appointment is scheduled for next week. After I attend, I will update this guide with:

What documents they asked for
How long the appointment took
Whether the Digital ID was issued immediately or later
What happens after approval
How the Digital ID connects to Saudi Properties

Quick Summary

If you are outside Saudi Arabia and want to apply for Saudi property ownership, the process may look like this:

Go to verify.mofa.gov.sa
Create an account
Verify email and phone number
Login with email verification code
Create a new request
Select Individuals or the correct category
Submit the Digital ID request
Select the checkbox beside your request
Click Book Appointment
Choose your country, embassy, and appointment date

This Digital ID step is an important starting point for non-residents who want to continue the Saudi property ownership process through Saudi Properties.

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