Property Investor Visa
UAE residency for property owners — buy AED 750K+ for 2-3 year visa, AED 2M+ for 10-year Golden Visa. Property must be ready (50%+ for under-construction).
What Is the Property Investor Visa?
The UAE Property Investor Visa is issued to owners of UAE residential property worth AED 750,000 or more (2-3 year standard visa) — or AED 2,000,000+ for the 10-year Golden Visa track. The property must be ready (or at least 50% complete for off-plan), residential (not purely commercial), and held in your name with a registered title deed.
Property Investor Visa suits buyers who want UAE residency tied to a tangible asset (the property is yours regardless of visa status). Compared to Retirement Visa, it has no age requirement and works for younger buyers. Compared to Investor Visa via a company, the Property route requires no business setup or annual maintenance. Joint ownership is allowed — each co-owner must hold AED 750K+ share to qualify individually.
Who Can Apply
- Own UAE residential property worth AED 750,000+ (2-3 year visa) or AED 2M+ (Golden Visa)
- Property must be ready (or 50%+ construction complete for off-plan)
- Title deed in your individual name (joint owners qualify per AED 750K share)
- Property must be residential or mixed-use (not pure commercial)
- Loan-financed properties: no minimum equity, lender must issue NOC
- Clean medical fitness test
- Health insurance covering UAE
Cost Breakdown
Government fees + Insight service fee. No hidden costs.
Estimates only. Final quote depends on dependents, urgency and current government fees. We confirm in writing within 24 hours.
Step-by-step Application
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Property purchase / title deed
You must hold a registered title deed (Title Deed Certificate) in your name worth AED 750K+. We assist with verification.
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DLD NOC for visa
Dubai Land Department (or relevant emirate authority) issues a "No Objection Certificate" for visa application — confirms property meets thresholds.
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Entry permit application
Submit application via ICA portal with title deed + NOC. Entry permit issued in 5-10 days.
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Medical, biometrics, Emirates ID
Standard medical + biometrics. Visa stamped electronically. Emirates ID issued.
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Family addition (optional)
Spouse can be added to same property visa for joint ownership or as dependent. Children dependent on age and threshold.
What You Need to Provide
- Passport copy (6+ months validity)
- Passport-size photo with white background
- Entry permit / current UAE visa copy
- Emirates ID (if existing UAE resident)
- Medical fitness test result
- Application form signed by sponsor / self
- Title deed certificate (DLD-registered)
- NOC from Dubai Land Department
- Property valuation if loan-financed
- Mortgage NOC from lending bank (if applicable)
Property Investor Visa vs Other UAE Visas
| Visa | Validity | Cost from | Best for | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Property Investor this visa | 2-3 years | AED 13,000 | AED 750K+ property | |
| Golden Visa (Property) | 10 years | AED 9,500 | AED 2M+ property | Details |
| Retirement Visa | 5 years | AED 5,500 | Age 55+ with AED 1M property | Details |
| Investor Visa | 2-3 years | AED 18,000 | UAE company shareholders | Details |
Property Investor Visa — Frequently Asked Questions
AED 750,000+ for the 2-3 year Property Investor Visa. AED 2,000,000+ for the 10-year Golden Visa property track. Below AED 750K — no residency visa from property alone. The threshold is per individual; joint co-owners must each hold AED 750K+ share.
Yes, if construction is at least 50% complete and the property is registered with the relevant land authority (DLD in Dubai). Off-plan purchase below 50% completion does not qualify until threshold is met.
Yes — there is no minimum equity requirement, but the lending bank must issue a No Objection Certificate (NOC) confirming the property is mortgaged but in your name. Some banks have additional terms.
Property must be residential or mixed-use. Pure commercial property (shops, warehouses) does not qualify. Apartments, villas, townhouses, residential buildings all qualify. Property must be in a Freehold or Investment area for foreigners.
15-20 days from start of application to Emirates ID issuance, assuming title deed and NOC are ready. The title deed must be issued (DLD process takes 1-2 weeks after property purchase).
If you sell, the visa is cancelled unless you reinvest in another qualifying property of equal or greater value before the visa lapses. Maintaining the property is required for the duration of the visa.
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