Dubai Property Investor Visa: your guide to 2-year residency and the 10-year Golden Visa

For international investors, Dubai property ownership can provide a pathway to UAE residency alongside the potential for rental income and capital growth. There are currently two key property linked residency routes to consider: the 2 year Property Investor Residence and the 10 year Golden Visa.

2 Year Property Investor Residence

Dubai property owners may qualify for a renewable 2 year residence permit through the Dubai Land Department’s Taskeen service.

For sole ownership, there is currently no minimum property value. For jointly owned property, the applicant’s individual share must be valued at AED 400,000 or more. The residence can also provide options for sponsoring eligible family members, subject to current requirements.

Applications are made through the Dubai Land Department, with supporting documents including the property’s Title Deed, passport and other required identification and residency documentation.

10 Year Golden Visa for Property Investors

Property investors with qualifying real estate investments of AED 2 million or more may be eligible for a renewable 10 year Golden Visa.

The threshold can potentially be met through one or multiple qualifying properties, and eligible off plan property can also be considered, subject to Dubai Land Department and immigration requirements. This makes residency an important consideration for investors purchasing into Dubai’s off plan market.

The Golden Visa provides long term UAE residency without the need for a traditional employment sponsor and offers options for sponsoring eligible family members.

Can Mortgaged or Off Plan Property Qualify?

Potentially, yes. Qualifying off plan property can form part of a Golden Visa application, while mortgaged property may also be eligible subject to the financing structure, property value and current authority requirements.

Eligibility should always be confirmed for the individual property and investor before making a purchase specifically for residency purposes.

Investing With Residency in Mind

Residency can be an important part of a Dubai property investment strategy, but it should sit alongside the fundamentals of the investment.

We consider your budget, investment goals, payment or finance requirements, timeline and risk appetite when identifying suitable opportunities. If residency is one of your objectives, we can factor this into the property search from the outset.

Tell us what you’re looking to achieve and we’ll help you identify the property options that fit.