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  • RENEWABLE 10-YEAR RESIDENCY | FROM AED 2,000,000+

Get a 10-Year
UAE Golden Visa
Through Property Investment

Secure long-term residency in Dubai and the UAE through qualifying real estate purchases.

Long Term Security

Live with Your Family

Invest in a Thriving Market

Flexible Lifestyle in the UAE

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10 Years

Renewable Residency

AED 2M+

Minimum Investment

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UAE Golden Visa Benefits

Why choose the UAE Golden Visa

Investment + Residency

Turn your property investment into long-term residency.

Family Planning

Include your spouse, children, and dependents.

A Safer Location for Capital

Benefit from political stability and a strong real estate market.

Lifestyle Flexibility

Live, work, study, and travel with freedom.

Tax free investment

Enjoy 0% personal income tax, no inheritance tax, and no annual property tax on real estate ownership in the UAE.

No Stay Requirement

Your UAE Golden Visa remains valid even if you stay outside the country for extended periods, giving you flexible entry and exit privileges.

Golden Visa Criteria

Eligibility Requirement

  • Minimum property value of AED 2,000,000+
  • Clear ownership documents (title deed)
  • If mortgaged, additional documents are required
  • Separate documents for each family member
  • Property must be retained for the visa duration
  • Valid passport copies for all applicants and dependents

Golden Visa Process

Our 5-Step Golden Visa Process

Initial Assessment

We assess your eligibility and goals.

Select the Right Property

Choose from curated properties.

Document Review

We review and prepare your documents.

File Submission & Administrative Steps

We handle submissions and follow-ups.

Visa Issuance

Receive your 10-year Golden Visa.

Dubai Golden Visa Through Property Investment

The UAE Golden Visa offers eligible real estate investors a long-term residency option linked to qualifying property ownership. In Dubai, property investors who meet the current eligibility requirements may apply for a renewable 10-year residence permit, creating a practical long-term residency route for investors who want to establish a stronger presence in the UAE.

California Properties helps investors understand the property side of the Golden Visa journey, from identifying suitable real estate opportunities to reviewing property value, ownership structure, and other factors that may affect eligibility. Our focus is on helping clients make informed property decisions before moving forward with the residency process.

Current Property Investment Threshold: Dubai Land Department currently states that real estate investors may qualify for a 10-year renewable Golden Visa when they own one or more qualifying properties with a total value of at least AED 2 million, subject to the applicable requirements at the time of application.

Golden Visa Eligibility for Dubai Property Investors

For real estate investors, one of the main eligibility requirements is qualifying property ownership with a value of at least AED 2 million. Depending on the ownership structure, the requirement may be met through a single property or a group of properties, provided the applicable value and ownership conditions are satisfied.

Property value and ownership must be supported by the appropriate Dubai Land Department documentation. Individual circumstances can differ, particularly where a property is jointly owned, financed, or subject to other ownership arrangements, so eligibility should be reviewed against the latest official requirements before an application is made.

Mortgaged and Multiple Properties

A property does not necessarily need to be completely free of finance to be considered for the Golden Visa route. Mortgaged properties may qualify, subject to the current Dubai Land Department and residency requirements and the supporting documentation provided by the relevant bank.

Investors may also be able to use more than one property when meeting the required investment value. This can be particularly relevant for investors who have built a Dubai property portfolio rather than placing the full investment amount into a single asset.

Because mortgage balances, paid amounts, ownership shares, property valuations, and title documentation can affect individual cases, the property structure should be reviewed before relying on it for Golden Visa eligibility.

Golden Visa Support for Investors and Their Families

The Dubai Golden Visa can provide eligible property investors with long-term residency while also allowing qualifying family members to be sponsored under the investor's residency, subject to the applicable immigration requirements.

California Properties works with Dubai property buyers and existing owners who want to understand how their real estate position may relate to Golden Visa eligibility. We can help identify suitable investment opportunities, review relevant property information, and coordinate the property-related stages of the journey.

Whether you are purchasing your first qualifying property in Dubai, expanding an existing portfolio, or already own real estate and want to assess your position, our team can help you approach the process with clearer property information and local market support.

Eligibility Requirements

Eligibility Requirements

For Property Investor

  • Minimum investment of 2 million AED in property
  • Both ready and off-plan properties may qualify
  • Investor must be the owner of the property
  • Clean financial and criminal record

For Family Sponsorship

  • Spouse and children can be included
  • No age limit for children
  • Parents can be included (subject to conditions)
  • Same 10-year validity for all eligible family members

FAQ

Main Challengesto get golden visa

Does a Dubai Golden Visa require a UAE employer or local sponsor?

No. One of the core benefits of the UAE Golden Visa is that it is a long-term residence visa that does not require a sponsor. It also allows eligible residents to live, work, study, and invest in the UAE, and sponsor eligible family members.

Not always. The UAE offers different long-term residency routes. Real estate investors may qualify for a 10-year Golden Visa through Dubai Land Department with property ownership of AED 2 million or more. Retirees aged 55 and above may qualify for a 5-year renewable retirement residence visa through property ownership of at least AED 1 million, subject to eligibility requirements.

Yes. For Dubai property investors, the qualifying property value can come from one or more properties, provided the total qualifying value reaches at least AED 2 million and is under the applicant’s name.

Yes, but the documentation matters. GDRFA Dubai says mortgaged property is acceptable for real estate investment, while Dubai Land Department states that for a mortgaged property the applicant must provide a bank no-objection letter showing the paid amount and balance; DLD’s service description also says a bank letter indicating AED 2 million paid amount is required as proof. 

For Dubai Land Department’s real estate investor route, the service description refers to property with a purchase value equal to or more than AED 2 million at the time of purchase. GDRFA Dubai also says the value can be certified through a property status statement issued by Dubai Land Department, and that a valuation certificate may be accepted through offices licensed by DLD.

Yes, jointly owned properties may qualify. However, the applicant’s individual share must meet the minimum required value. According to GDRFA Dubai, if the property is jointly owned, the applicant’s share must be worth at least AED 2 million to qualify for the real estate investor Golden Visa.