Can foreigners buy property in the USA?

Yes. There are no federal restrictions on foreign property ownership in the United States. You can purchase freely as a non-resident, non-citizen with just a passport and an ITIN (Individual Taxpayer Identification Number) for tax filings.

• The process is largely identical to a domestic buyer:
• Title insurance, escrow, inspection — same process
• Closing typically 30–45 days from accepted offer
• Closing costs: 2–5% of purchase price (varies by state)

• Foreign-buyer-specific considerations:
• Mortgages available but at higher rates / lower LTV (typically 60–70% for non-residents)
• FIRPTA (Foreign Investment in Real Property Tax Act) — 15% of sale price withheld at resale; reclaim difference via tax return
• State-specific restrictions emerging — Florida (2023), Texas (proposed), and others limit purchases by buyers from "foreign countries of concern" (CN, RU, IR, KP, VE, CU, SY); doesn't apply to most international buyers
• Estate tax — applies to non-resident decedents' US property over $60,000 at federal level + state thresholds

No visa benefit to property purchase in the US — owning a home does not grant residency. EB-5 investor visa requires $800k–$1.05M investment in a Targeted Employment Area business, not a personal home.