Get Your UAE Golden Visa Through Real Estate Investment
Discover the fastest path to UAE residency through qualifying property investments.
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10-year residency
Long-term, renewable residency with no local sponsor required.
Family sponsorship
Spouse, children and parents included under one visa.
Pro-business environment
Own 100% of your UAE company. Stable, transparent regulation.
Tax advantages
0% personal income tax, 0% capital gains on property.
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Why Dubai
Frequently asked
What is the minimum investment?+
Qualifying property investment starts around AED 2M under current rules.
How long does approval take?+
Typically 4–8 weeks after a complete file submission.
Which family members are included?+
Spouse, children and, under conditions, parents.
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How the UAE Golden Visa through real estate works
The UAE Golden Visa is a long-term renewable residency granted to investors, entrepreneurs and specialised talent. For property buyers, the most common route is an investment in UAE real estate held in the applicant's name, which can lead to a 2-year or 10-year residency depending on the value and structure of the investment.
In practice, the property must be completed or, in the case of off-plan, purchased from an approved developer with the required amount already paid. Mortgaged properties can qualify when the bank confirms the paid-in equity. Title deeds are issued by the Dubai Land Department (or the equivalent authority in each emirate), and the visa application follows the title deed, not the sale agreement.
OPAVITA is not a licensed broker or an immigration adviser. We qualify your profile, explain the criteria in your language, and introduce you to licensed UAE agencies, conveyancers and banks that handle the transaction and the visa file.
Golden Visa questions buyers ask
How much do I need to invest for a UAE Golden Visa?
The commonly applied threshold for the 10-year investor route is AED 2 million in property value. Lower thresholds can apply to other residency categories. Always confirm current figures with the issuing authority before committing.
Can I get a Golden Visa with an off-plan property?
Off-plan purchases from approved developers can qualify once the required amount has been paid and documentation is issued. Requirements vary by emirate and developer.
Does a mortgaged property qualify?
Yes, in many cases, provided the paid equity meets the threshold and the lender issues a no-objection letter confirming the amount paid.
Does the Golden Visa cover my family?
Golden Visa holders can typically sponsor a spouse, children and domestic staff for the duration of the visa.
Do I have to live in the UAE to keep it?
One of the main attractions of the Golden Visa is that it does not lapse after a prolonged absence in the way standard residency visas do.