Golden Visa Through Property

Buy property worth AED 2 million or more and you can apply for a 10-year renewable UAE residency for yourself and your family - no local sponsor, no need to stay in the country to keep it.

The property threshold

• The total property value must be at least AED 2 million
• It can be one property or several combined
• Off-plan property from an approved developer qualifies, as does mortgaged property under current rules
• The value is confirmed by a Dubai Land Department valuation certificate

What you get

• A 10-year residency, renewable as long as you still hold qualifying property
• Sponsorship for your spouse, children (any age), parents and domestic staff
• No local sponsor or employer required
• You can stay outside the UAE for extended periods without the visa lapsing

How the process works

1. Own or reserve qualifying property and obtain the title deed (ready) or Oqood (off-plan)
2. Get the DLD valuation certificate confirming AED 2M+
3. Submit the application through the ICP / GDRFA portal or an approved typing centre
4. Complete the medical test and Emirates ID biometrics
5. Visa issued - usually within one to three weeks once documents are in order

Rough costs

Budget around AED 4,000-6,000 in government and processing fees per applicant (DLD certificate, ICP fees, medical, Emirates ID), plus any typing-centre or PRO service charge.

How we help

We make sure the property you are buying actually qualifies before you commit, arrange the DLD valuation, and connect you with a PRO to run the application. If you are buying specifically for the visa, tell us - it changes which units make sense.