UAE Golden Visa
Secure long-term UAE residency through real estate investment. Your pathway to living, working, and thriving in Dubai.
What is the UAE Golden Visa?
The UAE Golden Visa is a long-term residency program launched by the UAE government to attract investors, entrepreneurs, and talented individuals. Property investors who purchase real estate valued at AED 2 million or more are eligible for a 5 or 10-year renewable residency visa, providing stability and freedom to live, work, and invest in the UAE without the need for a sponsor.
Investment Thresholds
- Purchase property valued at minimum AED 2M
- 5-year renewable residency visa
- Can be ready property or off-plan
- Must not be mortgaged (or mortgage < AED 2M)
- Property must be retained for minimum 3 years
- Purchase property valued at minimum AED 5M
- 10-year renewable residency visa
- Premium tier with enhanced benefits
- Fully paid (no mortgage allowed)
- Longer validity with more stability
Golden Visa Benefits
Sponsor your spouse, children, and parents. Your family gets residency visas linked to yours.
Stay outside UAE for any duration without visa cancellation. Perfect for global investors.
Work for any company, start your own business, or invest freely in the UAE.
Complete independence. No need for employer or local sponsor to maintain residency.
Renewable every 5 or 10 years as long as you maintain property ownership.
Access to world-class healthcare, education, and lifestyle in one of the world's safest cities.
How to Apply for Golden Visa
Buy property worth minimum AED 2 million (5-year visa) or AED 5 million (10-year visa). Property must be freehold and registered with Dubai Land Department.
Complete property registration and receive official title deed in your name from Dubai Land Department.
Gather passport copies, title deed, bank statements, health insurance, and other required documents.
Apply online through ICP (Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship) or through approved typing centers. Application fee: AED 3,000-10,000 depending on visa duration.
Complete medical fitness test at approved center. Apply for Emirates ID with fingerprints and photo.
Receive Golden Visa approval (typically 2-4 weeks). Visa is stamped in your passport.
Submit applications for spouse, children, and parents residency visas linked to your Golden Visa.
Processing Time: 2-8 weeks on average. Success Rate: Very high for property investors who meet requirements. We guide you through every step to ensure smooth approval.
Browse Golden Visa Eligible Properties
Explore our curated selection of properties valued at AED 2M+ that qualify for UAE Golden Visa
Frequently Asked Questions
For 5-year visa: Yes, but your equity (property value minus mortgage) must be at least AED 2M. For 10-year visa: Property must be fully paid (no mortgage).
Yes! You can combine multiple properties to meet the AED 2M threshold. For example, two properties worth AED 1M each qualify.
You must retain the property for a minimum of 3 years. If you sell before 3 years, your Golden Visa may be cancelled. After 3 years, you can sell but must purchase another qualifying property to maintain the visa.
Yes, both ready properties and off-plan projects qualify for Golden Visa eligibility, as long as the value meets the threshold and you have a registered title deed or Oqood.
Your Golden Visa is renewable every 5 or 10 years as long as you still own the qualifying property (or equivalent value). The renewal process is straightforward.