Hong Kong
Taiwan
VietnamBasic requirements of the property route
- Property in the UAE worth at least AED 2,000,000 in total
- Several properties can be combined
- Held in the applicant’s own name
Mortgaged and off-plan property
Mortgaged, instalment or off-plan property totalling AED 2,000,000 can also count, with a no-objection certificate from the bank or developer.
How property value is counted
Generally by the registered purchase price, not current market value. Later market movements generally don’t affect a 10-year visa already granted.
Other routes
| Route | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Property | Property worth AED 2,000,000 in total |
| Entrepreneur | SME revenue from AED 1,000,000, or an innovative project from AED 500,000 |
| Professional talent | Based on profession and income |
Compared with Dubai’s two-year investor visa
Dubai also offers a two-year property investor visa with a lower threshold but a shorter stay. With AED 2,000,000 invested, the 10-year Golden Visa is generally the more stable long-term choice.
Main benefits
- 10-year residence, renewable
- Generally no minimum stay
- Spouse and children included
- No personal income tax in the UAE
- No local sponsor needed
Before you pay a deposit
- Confirm the property is registered in your own name
- Get a no-objection certificate for mortgaged or off-plan property
- Check the registered purchase prices total AED 2,000,000