The Golden Visa Through Property: A Complete Guide
How a AED 2M property investment can secure 10-year UAE residency — eligibility, process and the fine print.
How a AED 2M property investment can secure 10-year UAE residency — eligibility, the process, and the fine print most people miss.
The UAE Golden Visa has become one of the most compelling reasons to buy property in Dubai. A qualifying investment unlocks a renewable 10-year residency for you and your family — without the need for a local sponsor.
The threshold
The headline requirement is straightforward: a property (or combined properties) valued at AED 2 million or more. Both ready and off-plan purchases from approved developers can qualify, and the property can be mortgaged subject to conditions.
“The Golden Visa turned a property purchase into a long-term life decision — residency, schooling, and stability, all anchored to a single asset.”
The process, step by step
Featured projectOnce your purchase completes and the title deed is issued, the application runs through the relevant authority and is typically approved within a few weeks. Your spouse, children and even domestic staff can be included as dependents.
Maintain ownership to keep the visa active, budget for medical and Emirates ID steps, and confirm the developer is on the approved list before you commit. A good broker handles all of this for you.
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