The property route to a UAE Golden Visa
A single AED 2 million property can now qualify you for ten years of UAE residency. Here is how the property route works.
The UAE Golden Visa gives ten years of renewable residency without a local sponsor. Buying property is one of the most straightforward routes to it.
The threshold
You need UAE real estate worth at least AED 2 million at the time of application. It can be one property or several combined, ready or off-plan (subject to conditions), and mortgaged properties can qualify with confirmation from the bank.
What you get
- Ten years’ renewable residency for you, your spouse and children.
- The ability to sponsor domestic staff.
- No need to stay in the country continuously to keep it valid.
The steps
Secure the property and title deed (or Oqood for off-plan), obtain a valuation where required, then apply through the Dubai Land Department’s channels. Processing is usually quick once the paperwork is in order.
If residency is part of why you are buying, tell us up front. It can shape which property makes the most sense, and we will confirm a purchase qualifies before you commit.
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