UAE Golden Visa 2026: Property from AED 2 Million, Ten-Year Residence
Global Immigrate consultants · Published
Written by Global Immigrate consultants · Reviewed by Fergus Wu, Co-founder & Chief Immigration Consultant
Summary
The UAE Golden Visa grants ten-year residence from AED 2,000,000 in property and other routes, generally with no minimum stay. There is no personal income tax, but you must genuinely move and become tax resident to benefit under local rules. Property and other routes, family and tax residence.
Short answer: the UAE Golden Visa grants ten-year residence from AED 2,000,000 in property and other routes, generally with no minimum stay. The UAE has no personal income tax, but you only benefit under local rules if you genuinely move and become tax resident.
Property route at a glance
Item
Detail
Minimum property
From AED 2,000,000
Term
Ten years, renewable
Stay requirement
Generally no minimum days
Family
Spouse and children as allowed by the route
Other routes include investment funds, entrepreneurship and exceptional talent, each with its own conditions.
Tax points
A Golden Visa does not automatically change tax residence.
The UAE generally uses tests such as 183 days (or 90 days if eligible) for tax residence.
You must also deal with exit and tax-residence rules in your current country.
Who it suits
Already planning to buy in Dubai or Abu Dhabi
Wanting ten-year residence with relatively clear formalities
Valuing a low-tax environment and willing to move for real
