Golden Visa through real estate

The Golden Visa is the UAE's long-term residency program. Since 2022, it has become the most popular route for high-net-worth individuals relocating to the country. Property is the simplest path to obtain it — 30–45 days, no English requirement.

What the Golden Visa gives you

• 10 yearsResidency without the need for an employer or an Emirates ID sponsor.
• Right to live in the UAE, work, and set up a business
• Adding Family Members: spouse, children of any age, parents
• Hassle-free travel in and out of the UAE — unlike a standard residency visa, it does not lapse if you stay outside the country for more than 6 months.
• Ability to open a bank account and obtain a driving license

Property requirements

• One property (or multiple properties combined) totalingAED 2,000,000+
• Ready property OR off-plan fromregistered with RERADeveloper
• Mortgage is permitted (however, AED 2M must be paid directly by the buyer)
• The property must be100% owned outrightApplicant

In 2024, the UAE Cabinet expanded the program: off-plan properties from government-backed developers (Emaar, Nakheel, Meraas, and others) now qualify, provided a minimum down payment of 50% has been made.

Step-by-step process

1. Property Acquisition— standard transaction through DLD, you receive a Title Deed
2. Apply via ICP(Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship) — portal: icp.gov.ae
3. Documents:
   • Passport (valid for 6+ months)
   • Title Deed in your name
   • UAE health insurance (from AED 5,000/year)
   • Photo on a white background
   • Marriage/birth certificates (if including family members) — with apostille
4. Biometrics and medical test— at any UAE government centre
5. Emirates ID + Visa issuance— typically 7–14 business days

Cost

• Government fee for a 10-year visa:AED ~2,800
• Medical test: AED 350
• Emirates ID: AED 1,150
• Health insurance: from AED 5,000/year
• Total: ~AED 10,000for the primary applicant
• Each family member: +AED ~2,500–3,500

Timelines

• Document submission through to approval — 7–14 days
• Biometrics + Emirates ID issuance — 5–10 days
• Total: 30–45 daysfrom purchase to Visa

What You Need to Know

• The Visa is tied to the property — if you sell and the value drops below AED 2M, you lose the right to renew it.
• You CAN rent it out — your Visa stays valid
• No need to live in the UAE full-time — a visit once every six months is sufficient to maintain your residency.
• After 10 years — straightforward renewal (provided the property is still in your name)

What I do for clients getting a Golden Visa

I source properties from AED 2M with strong rental and resale potential — so your Golden Visa and investment goals are covered in one move. I connect you with a vetted immigration consultant to handle all the paperwork. I guide you through the full transaction process, right through to receiving your Emirates ID.