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Citizenship & visas
UAE Golden Visa through property investment
A 10-year UAE Golden Visa through AED 2 million in property: who qualifies, every step, the full cost and the Dubai projects that meet the threshold.
UAE Golden Visa
A 10-year visa through AED 2M in property
Rules last reviewed 28 Oct 2026 with our legal partners.
- —Property worth at least AED 2 million (about $544,600)
- —Off-plan units qualify once registered with Oqood
- —No minimum down payment is required by the rules
- —The visa is valid for 10 years and renewable while you own the property
Step by step
From reservation to visa
- 1Choose a property of AED 2M or moreReady or off-plan, in one or more units.
- 2Sign and registerSales agreement, then registration with the Dubai Land Department or Oqood.
- 3Title deed or Oqood certificateThe document that supports your visa application.
- 4Visa applicationMedical test and Emirates ID biometrics in the UAE.
- 5Golden Visa issuedFor you, with options to sponsor family members.
Full cost
What you pay on top of the property
Exact amounts depend on the unit. Your written estimate lists each one before you reserve.
- Dubai Land Department fee
- 4% of the price
- Registration trustee
- Fixed fee, in your estimate
- Oqood registration (off-plan)
- Developer or DLD fee
- Visa and Emirates ID
- Government fees
- Medical test
- Government fees
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Questions
What applicants ask us
Does an off-plan property count?
Yes, once the unit is registered with Oqood and the value is at least AED 2 million.
Can I use a mortgage?
Yes, with conditions on the amount already paid. We check your case with the bank and the authorities.
Do I need to live in the UAE?
No. The Golden Visa stays valid even if you live outside the UAE for long periods.
Can my family get visas?
Golden Visa holders can sponsor their spouse and children.