10-Year Long-Term Residency Through Property

UAE Golden Visa

The UAE Golden Visa is the premier long-term residency pathway for distinguished property investors. A minimum qualifying investment of AED 2,000,000 in freehold property held outright or financed through an approved UAE bank secures a renewable 10-year residency with full family inclusion.

AED 2,000,000

Minimum Investment

10 Years (renewable)

Visa Duration

14–30 business days

Processing Time

Yes

Family Sponsorship

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UAE Golden Visaby Nationality & Community

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Key Advantages

Why Choose the UAE Golden Visa

10-year renewable residency the most enduring UAE visa category

Full family sponsorship including spouse, children and domestic staff

No requirement to maintain continuous UAE presence

Access to UAE banking, business licensing and healthcare as a resident

Eligibility

Qualifying Criteria

  • 1

    Freehold property ownership valued at AED 2,000,000 or above

  • 2

    Property must be fully paid or mortgaged through a UAE-approved financial institution with minimum equity of AED 2M

  • 3

    Valid passport with minimum 6 months remaining validity

  • 4

    Medical fitness certificate from a UAE-approved health centre

  • 5

    Comprehensive UAE health insurance policy

Benefits

What You Receive

  • Long-term UAE residency without employer sponsorship

  • Sponsor immediate family members under a single visa

  • Establish UAE business interests as a resident

  • Access to UAE public services and premium healthcare networks

  • No minimum stay requirement maintain residency while travelling freely

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UAE Golden Visa Explore by Property Category

Guidance tailored to your preferred property category across Dubai’s most distinguished communities.

Application Process

The UAE Golden Visa Application Journey

1

Property Acquisition & Title Confirmation

Variable

Ensure your property meets the UAE Golden Visa investment threshold. Obtain the official title deed from the Dubai Land Department confirming freehold ownership and the registered transaction value.

2

Documentation Assembly

1–2 weeks

Compile your full application package: valid passport, title deed, medical fitness certificate, UAE health insurance policy and passport-size photographs. Corporate or trust structures require additional legal documentation.

3

Application Submission

1 day

Submit the {meta.title} application through the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA) or via an authorised UAE immigration service provider. Online submission is available for most visa categories.

4

Emirates ID Registration

3–7 days

Upon visa approval, attend an Emirates ID biometric registration appointment at an authorised ICA service centre. The Emirates ID is issued within 7–10 working days and serves as your primary UAE identification document.

5

Visa Stamping & Activation

3–5 days

Your UAE Golden Visa is stamped in your passport and activated. You are now a UAE resident with full access to resident services, banking and the ability to sponsor family members.

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MRK Real Estate guides distinguished investors through every stage of the UAE Golden Visa process from qualifying property selection to visa application submission.

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