Investor Visas

Buy property in Dubai and unlock UAE residency from a 2 year investor visa at AED 750,000 to the 10 year Golden Visa at AED 2 million. Sponsor your family, secure long term residency, and enjoy tax free living with no sponsor required. Your investment opens the door to a new life in the UAE.

Dubai Real Estate Investor Visa

One of the major growth drivers of the Dubai economy has always been the real estate sector. The Dubai government has consistently introduced and implemented policy initiatives and measures to further improve this sector to retain investor confidence and increase foreign direct investment.

Among the various new visa initiatives recently launched, the five-year property investment visa has drawn a lot of attention from investors as the key pre-criteria for a residency visa application is a minimum investment of AED 5 million in the real estate sector. Investors are currently entitled to apply for a two-year property investment visa, which is facilitated through the Cube center at Dubai Land Department, subject to a minimum investment of AED 750,000 in acquisition of the property

Visa Types

WHAT ARE THE VISA TYPES?

The 6-month multi-entry visa
The 3-year residence visa
The 5-year long-term residence
The 10-year long-term residence visa
The 6-month multi-entry visa

It is much like having a tourist visa, but with the ability to make multiple entries over a six month period. Unlike the two-year property investor visa, this visa is available for any property worth over AED 750,000 in any of the seven emirates, and as such, is issued by the relevant immigration authority, not by the Dubai Land Department.

2-Year Residence Visa

This visa is issued by the Dubai Land Department for those who have invested in a property in Dubai that is valued at over AED 750,000. With it, you are eligible to be a UAE resident and receive the associated elements including an Emirates ID, driving license and family sponsorship. This visa would cost around AED 13,000- AED 15,000 and is valid for two years which could be far more convenient. It is worth also noting that those with this visa cannot spend a consecutive six months outside of the countr

THE 5 - YEAR LONGTERM RESIDENCE VISA

Those who invest in property worth over AED 5 million could be eligible for a five year residency visa. As with all of the visa options, the property cannot be purchased with a mortgage, not bought with any loans or financing, and the investment must be retained for a period of at least 3 years. Those with this visa can also sponsor their family and dependents.

10-Year Long-Term Residence

This visa is available to those who provide a minimum investment of AED 10 million, of which 40% in real estate. The investors will have to prove that the amount invested is not loaned and will have to retain the investment for at least three years. Investors with a 10-year visa can include sponsorships for an executive director and an advisor apart from their children and spouse. This visa can also be extended to business partners if each contribute an investment amount of AED 10M

Terms and Conditions

Property Value should be AED 750,000 (USD $205,000) or more (purchase price and NOT the current market value of the property)
Only Freehold and Ready properties qualify for the investor visas.
Residential apartments, Serviced Apartments, Hotel Apartments, Villa & Townhouses, Offices and Warehouses are all acceptable for an investor visa.
Off Plan, Leasehold, disputed properties, and land-plots are not acceptable for investor visas.
You can still apply for a visa even if property is mortgaged, as long as the minimum needed investment is met (AED 750,000); An NOC from the bank has to be submitted along with the application file.
In case of multiple properties (Up to 3) with a total value of AE 750,000 or more, the investor still qualifies for a property visa.
An investor visa does not give you the right to work in the UAE.
If you bought your property (valued at AED 750,000 or more) as a joint venture with your spouse (husband or wife) then you are entitled to apply for an investor visa. An attested marriage certificate to be attached.
There is a minimum income requirement of AED 10,000 per month (or equivalent currency), which can be derived from inside or outside the UAE. The applicant must provide proof of income as part of the criteria.

Required Documents

Title Deed on the property
Passport copy of the applicant
Current visa status/copy
Passport photos (x6)
Certificate of Good Conduct (Dubai Police)
Bank Statements
Utility Bill
Health Insurance

Investor Visa Application/ License Process

The property owner initially visits the Dubai Land Department with their original passport, original title deed, and copy of current visa page (if any) and request a reference letter to submit at the Dubai Police. Based on the reference letter issued by the Dubai Land Department (DLD), they will then need to submit an application with the Dubai Police for the issuance of a Good Conduct Certificate.Once these steps are completed, all relevant documents are submitted to the Dubai Economic Department to apply for a trade license.

The investor license is then issued by the Dubai Economic Department (DED), and the applicant can submit a request to the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA) to apply for the residency visa in the UAE. Once the sponsor obtains their residency visa, they are entitled to apply for residency visas for their family members under their sponsorship in the UAE.

Investor Visas

The Property Investor Visa costs approximately AED 13,000 to AED 15,000, which includes:

Dubai Police Good Conduct Certificate (AED 220)
Administration fees (AED 420)
Application costs (AED 3,000)
Typing and entry permit (AED 1,100)
DED license issuance (AED 8,440)
Visa stamping/Emirates ID/Medical Test (AED 2,490)
Visa Renewal and family sponsorships (AED 5,000-6,000 each)
Six Month Residency Visa costs approximately AED 2,300
Six Month Visa renewal every six months (AED 1,100 each)
Family sponsorship renewals (AED 250 each)

Visa on Arrival

Americans are allowed to receive a 30 day visa on arrival and can extend for another 30 days.

Application Location

One of the major growth drivers of the Dubai economy has always been the real estate sector. The Dubai government has consistently introduced and implemented poli-cy initiatives and measures to further improve this sector to retain investor confidence and increase foreign direct investment.

Among the various new visa initiatives recently launched, the five-year property investment visa has drawn a lot of attention from investors as the key pre-criteria for a residency visa application is a minimum investment of AED 5 million in the real estate sector. Investors are currently entitled to apply for a three-year property investment visa, which is facilitated through the Cube center at Dubai Land Department, subject to a minimum investment of AED 750,000 in acquisition of the property

Golden Visa

The UAE introduced the Golden Visa, a long-term residence visa enabling foreign talents to live, work or study in the UAE while enjoying exclusive benefits:

An entry visa for six months with multiple entries to proceed with residence issuance
Long-term, renewable residence visa valid for 5 or 10 years
No sponsor required
Stay outside UAE for more than six months without losing visa validity
Sponsor family members including spouses and children regardless of age
Sponsor unlimited number of domestic helpers
Family members can stay until permit expiration if primary holder passes away

To qualify for a 5-year Golden Visa via real estate investment, you need to own one or more properties with a total value of AED 2 million. If you have a mortgage, your total equity must be at least AED 2 million.

Retirement Visa

The Dubai retirement visa program is a project by the Dubai Tourism and General Directorate for Residency and Foreigner Affairs (GDRFA). The program was introduced to help expats and foreigners enjoy the unique benefits of living in the UAE after retirement. The visa is valid for 5 years.

Requirements

Applicant must be 55 years of age or older, or have at least 15 years in the country.
Must have AED 15,000 monthly income, OR AED 1 million in savings in a three-year fixed deposit, OR at least AED 1 million worth of property in Dubai.
A combination of income and savings valued at least AED 1 million in a 3-year fixed deposit and a property worth AED 500,000.

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