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The Dubai Golden Visa through property

Buy AED 2 million or more of Dubai property and you can apply for a 10-year UAE residence visa for yourself and your family. Here is what qualifies and how the process works.

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At a glance

VisaA 10-year UAE residence visa, renewable for as long as you keep the qualifying property.
Minimum valueAED 2 million in property, in one home or across several, based on the purchase price or an approved valuation.
Off-planCan qualify when bought from an approved developer, usually once a set share of the price has been paid.
MortgagedCan qualify in many cases with a letter from the lender. What counts towards the AED 2M depends on the current rules and the bank.
FamilySpouse and children can be sponsored on the same visa, and in some cases parents too.
Time abroadNo minimum stay. The visa stays valid however long you spend outside the UAE.

How it works

From purchase to Emirates ID, usually a few weeks once the title deed is issued.

  1. 01

    Buy and register

    Complete the purchase and get the title deed (or Oqood for off-plan) issued by the Dubai Land Department in your name.

  2. 02

    Confirm eligibility

    Check the value that counts: price or valuation, your share if co-owned, and the lender's position if there is a mortgage.

  3. 03

    Apply

    Submit through the DLD's service channels or the immigration authority with your passport, photo, title deed and any bank letter.

  4. 04

    Medical and Emirates ID

    A residency medical test and biometrics in the UAE, plus health insurance, before the visa and Emirates ID are issued.

Buying off-plan to qualify? Compare off-plan and ready, and budget for the fees on top of the price.

Homes above the AED 2M threshold

All properties

General guidance as of October 2026, not legal or immigration advice. Visa rules, fees and documents change, so confirm the current requirements with the authorities before you rely on them.

Golden Visa FAQ

How much property do I need to buy for a Golden Visa in Dubai?

At least AED 2 million in total. It can be one property or several, and ready or off-plan from an approved developer. Fees such as the 4% DLD transfer fee are on top and don't count towards the threshold.

Can I get a Golden Visa with a mortgage?

Often, yes. Mortgaged property can qualify with a letter from the lender, though how the AED 2 million is assessed depends on the current rules and which bank holds the loan. Confirm this before you buy if the visa is the main goal.

Does an off-plan purchase qualify?

It can, if the project is by an approved developer. There are usually conditions on how much of the price has been paid, so check the latest requirements against your payment plan.

Is there a visa for smaller purchases?

Yes. Property worth around AED 750,000 or more in Dubai can qualify the owner for a renewable two-year residence visa, subject to the current rules.

What happens if I sell the property?

The Golden Visa is tied to holding qualifying property. If you sell and don't replace it with property that still meets the threshold, the visa can be cancelled or won't be renewed.

Visa-qualifying purchases

Tell us your budget and timing. We'll shortlist homes that clear the threshold and check how your financing affects eligibility before you commit.

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