3 UAE Visas for Property Purchase

How to Obtain UAE Residency Through Real Estate Investments

Dubai Land Department (DLD) issues 3 types of visas for real estate investors:

1️.  2-Year Investor Visa

• Property value: from $204,000
• Construction stage can be as low as 0%
• Payment of at least $102,000 is required, regardless of whether the property is mortgaged or under a payment plan
• To maintain this visa, the investor must enter the UAE at least once every 365 days

2️. 5-Year Retirement Visa

• Applicant's Age: 55+
• Property Value: from $272,000
• Construction Stage: from 50%
• Payment of at least $272,000 is required, regardless of whether the property is mortgaged or under a payment plan
• To maintain this visa, an investor must enter the UAE at least once every 365 days

3️. 10-Year Golden Visa

• Property Value: from $545,000
• Construction Stage: from 50% – guaranteed approval, less than 50% – pre-approval is required

Important Information

– Both residential and commercial property are permitted

– Joint ownership with non-family member is permitted. In this case, the value of the applicant's share is taken into account

– Investments in several properties are allowed, their total value is taken into account

– The visa holder can issue visas to family members

– The visa can be renewed an unlimited number of times, as long as the property remains owned

In the event of the sale of the property, the visa is subject to cancellation