UAE Golden Visa Through Property Investment — Complete 2026 Guide

The UAE Golden Visa gives you 10-year renewable UAE residency. You can qualify through property investment.

Property investment threshold

Minimum AED 750,000 in UAE property. The property must be:

• Completed (not off-plan — though some off-plan qualifying exceptions exist)
• In your personal name (not a company)
• Not mortgaged beyond AED 750,000 net equity

What the Golden Visa gives you

• 10-year UAE residency (renewable)
• Live, work, and study in the UAE
• Sponsor family members (spouse, children, parents)
• No need for a UAE employer or sponsor
• UAE bank account without residency visa complications
• Travel freely and return without residency risk

How to apply

1. Purchase qualifying property
2. Obtain a No Objection Certificate from the developer or DLD
3. Apply through the Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship (ICA) app
4. Medical fitness test and Emirates ID
5. Golden Visa issued within 2–4 weeks

Cost

Government fees approximately AED 3,800–5,000 total. No ongoing fees.