The Dubai Golden Visa Through Property: 2026 Guide
Buy the right value of property and Dubai gives you a 10-year renewable residency — for you and your family. Here is how the property route to the Golden Visa works.
What the Golden Visa is
The UAE Golden Visa is a long-term, renewable residency — commonly 10 years — that, unlike a standard employment visa, is not tied to an employer and lets you sponsor your spouse and children. Property investment is one of the main routes to qualify.
The property thresholds
- From AED 2 million in property value — the main route to the 10-year Golden Visa. It can be one property or a combination, and can include off-plan from approved developers, subject to the current rules.
- From AED 750,000 — historically qualifies for a renewable investor/residency visa of a shorter term. Thresholds and terms change, so confirm the latest conditions.
- Mortgaged properties may qualify subject to bank and authority conditions.
Why buyers value it
The visa decouples your residency from a job, lets you live, study and stay long-term, sponsor your family, and come and go freely — while the underlying asset can also earn rent and appreciate. For many international buyers the residency is as much the point as the property.
Buy the asset first, not the visa
The mistake is overpaying for a unit just to hit a threshold. The residency is only as good as the investment under it. Pick a property that stands on its own numbers — a fair price per sqft for its district on Dubai Land Department data — that also clears the threshold, rather than the other way round.
Frequently asked questions
How much property do I need to buy for a Dubai Golden Visa?+
The main property route to the 10-year Golden Visa is an investment from AED 2 million, which can include off-plan from approved developers. An investment from around AED 750,000 has historically qualified for a shorter renewable investor visa. Confirm current thresholds before buying.
Does off-plan property qualify for the Golden Visa?+
Off-plan can qualify where it meets the value threshold and is with an approved developer, subject to the current DLD and immigration rules. Because conditions change, verify eligibility for your specific purchase.
Can I get a Golden Visa with a mortgaged property?+
Mortgaged properties can qualify subject to the bank’s and the authorities’ conditions at the time. Check the latest requirements, as the rules on financed investments are periodically updated.
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