Property Investor Visa
The United Arab Emirates (UAE), particularly Dubai, offers several property investor visa options that grant long-term residency in exchange for real estate investment. These visas allow foreign nationals to live in the UAE, sponsor their family members, and access local services.
Contact usKey Benefits
Residency: The primary benefit is the right to reside legally in the UAE.
Extended Stay outside the UAE: There is no limit on how long you can be outside the UAE to keep your Visa active. With the 10-year investor Visa, you can stay abroad for more than six months without having to return to the UAE within six months, as other Visa holders must.
You can sponsor up to 3 house maids and drivers.
You can sponsor your family for the same 10-year period.
The property owner visa holders (10 years ) along with the retirement visa holders (5 years) can sponsor their dependents (boys & girls) for the same duration as the sponsor’s visa validity as long as they’re not married.
You can also sponsor your parents for a 10-year Visa.
The type and duration of the visa depend on the value of the property purchased
Visa Type | Minimum Property Value | Duration | Key Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
2-Year Investor Visa | AED 750,000 | 2 years (renewable) | Property must be completed (not off-plan) and residential. If mortgaged, a minimum of 50% of the value (or at least AED 750,000) must be paid. |
5-Year Investor Visa (Golden Visa) | AED 2 million | 5 years (renewable) | Property must be worth at least AED 2 million. This can be a single property or multiple properties. Mortgaged properties may qualify with a bank no-objection certificate (NOC). |
10-Year Investor Visa (Golden Visa) | AED 2 million | 10 years (renewable) | Same property value requirement as the 5-year Golden Visa (AED 2 million minimum). The main difference lies in enhanced benefits, such as the ability to sponsor parents and an unlimited number of domestic support staff. |
What are the requirements for a 10-year Investor Visa in the UAE?
- Property in Dubai worth at least 2 million AED, Multiple properties will be accepted under the applicant’s name.
- In case the property purchased through Developer or Bank mortgage, statement of account from developer or Bank NOC to proceed with the Residence visa application.
- Person must be inside UAE.
- Husband and wife can participate in one property (marriage certificate is required attested from MOFA and legally translated to arabic).
- In case the property joint between Husband & Wife, and the value is less than 4 million, only one person will be eligible to apply for the golden visa then sponsor the other person(property share must be equal between both parties. In case the shares are not equal, highest share holder will only allow to apply as primary visa holder then sponsor other party (Spouse).
- Title deeds owners can apply for Golden residence visa application if the market value exceeds 2 million (official evaluation certificate is mandatory).
- Title deed jointly between partner is acceptable (applicant share should be minimum 2 million).
- The applicant’s name in the title deed must be matching with the name in the passport.
What are the requirements for a 10-year Investor Visa in the UAE?
- To apply for a long-term resident Visa in the UAE, you must first acquire the following documents:
- When a title deed is issued for property in Dubai, the property value stated in the title deed must be at least 2 million AED (other emirates & DIFCA are not accepted).
- A clear passport copy (Passport valid more than 6 months).
- Old Emirates ID (If applicable).
- A high-quality applicant digital photo that matches the ICP specifications(Note: Please find the personal photo guidelines to be followed set by Federal Authority for Identity Citizenship, Customs & Port Security here.)
- Applicants from the following countries Must Bring their National ID (IRAN – PAKISTAN – IRAQ – LIBYA – AFGHANISTAN).
- Health insurance (from any insurance company in UAE).
- As per GDRFA regulation, Medical insurance is compulsory for all residence permits applications. We can assist you to complete your medical insurance registration for you and your family.
- You may choose one of the following options:
- DHA Basic Insurance
- Comprehensive Insurance
