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Live in the UAE on your property.
Own property in Dubai? You can get a residence visa for 10, 5 or 2 years, depending on its value and your age. See which one fits and what it costs.
- Three visas, each priced by its own rules
- Family members priced one by one
- Every step explained below
Which property visa?
Tap one. You will see every government fee in under 30 seconds.
Three visas
Pick the one that fits you.
- 10 years
Golden Visa
Property worth 2,000,000 or more
- 2,000,000 or more in Dubai property.
- In your name, on a title deed (ready) or Oqood (off-plan).
- Allowed. The values are added together to reach 2,000,000.
Government fees from9,538 7 to 14 working days - 5 years
Retirement Visa
Property worth 1,000,000 or more, age 55+
- 55 or older.
- 1,000,000 or more. The full value counts, not the amount you have paid so far.
- Allowed. The values are added together to reach 1,000,000.
Government fees from6,605 7 to 14 working days - 2 years
Investor Visa
Any value if you are the only owner
- No minimum if you are the only owner.
- Your share must be worth more than 400,000.
- Can combine their shares, with an attested marriage certificate.
Government fees from9,870 10 to 18 working days
Not a property owner? See the other Golden Visa routes: company owner, senior employee or fixed deposit.
The process
Step by step, for each visa.
Each visa has its own process. Choose yours to see who qualifies, what to send, and every step until your Emirates ID arrives.
7 to 14 working daysThe whole 10-year Golden Visa process, from your documents to your Emirates ID.
Step 1: Send your documents
Title deed or Oqood, passport copy and a photo. Copies from abroad are fine.
Step 2: Dubai Land Department check
DLD confirms you own the property and that it is worth 2,000,000 or more. Several properties are added up here.
Step 3: Application and pre-approval
We submit your Golden Visa application. The immigration officer reviews it and gives pre-approval.
Step 4: Cancel your current visa
Only if you already have a UAE residence visa. It is cancelled before the new one is issued.
Step 5: Medical test (18 and over)
A quick health check at an approved medical centre. Children under 18 skip this step.
- 5.1 Book and apply
- 5.2 Screening at the centre
- 5.3 Fitness result sent
Step 6: Golden Visa issued
Your 10-year visa is approved and issued digitally.
Step 7: Emirates ID
Applied for on your new visa, then printed and delivered to you.
- 7.1 Application
- 7.2 Fingerprints, only if never taken in the UAE (age 15+)
- 7.3 Card printed and delivered
Done. You live in the UAE on your property.
We handle every step above for you and keep you updated at each one.
7 to 14 working daysThe whole 5-year Retirement Visa process, from your documents to your Emirates ID.
Step 1: Send your documents
Title deed or Oqood, passport copy and a photo. One property or several worth 1,000,000 in total.
Step 2: Dubai Land Department check
DLD confirms you own the property and that it is worth 1,000,000 or more.
Step 3: Application and pre-approval
We submit your Retirement Visa application. Immigration checks your age (55+) and gives pre-approval.
Step 4: Cancel your current visa
Only if you already have a UAE residence visa.
Step 5: Medical test (18 and over)
A quick health check at an approved medical centre. Children under 18 skip this step.
- 5.1 Book and apply
- 5.2 Screening at the centre
- 5.3 Fitness result sent
Step 6: Retirement Visa issued
Your 5-year visa is approved and added to your passport.
Step 7: Emirates ID
Applied for on your new visa, then printed and delivered to you.
- 7.1 Application
- 7.2 Fingerprints, only if never taken in the UAE (age 15+)
- 7.3 Card printed and delivered
Done. You live in the UAE on your property.
We handle every step above for you and keep you updated at each one.
10 to 18 working daysThe whole 2-year Investor Visa process, from your documents to your Emirates ID.
Step 1: Send your documents
Title deed or Oqood, passport copy, photo and your police clearance.
Step 2: Police clearance
Issued by Dubai Police. Only the 2-year visa needs it.
Step 3: Property block at DLD
Dubai Land Department puts a hold on the property and recommends it for your visa.
Step 4: DLD trade licence
A simple trade licence is issued in your name by DLD.
Step 5: Establishment card
This opens your immigration file.
Step 6: Entry permit
Issued inside or outside the UAE, depending on where you apply from.
Step 7: Change of status
Done inside the UAE, so you do not need to leave the country.
Step 8: Medical test (18 and over)
A quick health check at an approved medical centre. Children under 18 skip this step.
- 8.1 Book and apply
- 8.2 Screening at the centre
- 8.3 Fitness result sent
Step 9: Emirates ID application
Filed before the visa is stamped.
- 9.1 Application
- 9.2 Fingerprints, only if never taken in the UAE (age 15+)
Step 10: Visa stamped
Your 2-year residence visa is issued.
Step 11: Emirates ID delivered
Your card is printed and delivered after stamping. You are done.
Done. You live in the UAE on your property.
We handle every step above for you and keep you updated at each one.
Government fees
What each visa costs.
Golden Visa
Property owner
- DLD and admin fees5,333
- Immigration and visa2,740
- Emirates ID (10 years)1,180
- Medical test285
Each child from 3,920. Adults add a medical test.
Retirement Visa
Property owner
- DLD and admin fees3,350
- Immigration fees2,290
- Emirates ID (5 years)680
- Medical test285
Each child from 2,970. Adults add a medical test.
Investor Visa
Property owner
- Police clearance certificate220
- DLD property block and recommendation2,020
- DLD trade licence4,040
- Establishment card575
- Entry permit1,125
- Change of status675
- Visa stamping550
- Emirates ID (2 years)380
- Medical test285
Each child from 1,245, plus a refundable 3,000 deposit per family member.
One applicant, standard medical, government fees only. Our service fee is quoted separately, in writing. Property valuation, attestation and translation are not included.
Questions
Property visa questions.
Yes. Two or more freehold properties in the UAE can be combined, provided the total title-deed value meets or exceeds 2,000,000.
Yes, if the paid-down value meets the threshold. The bank must issue a no-objection letter and confirm the outstanding balance.
Not sure which visa fits?
Send your title deed details and a consultant tells you, free, within 24 hours.