2-Year Property Investor Residency

UAE Investor Visa

The UAE Investor Visa provides a renewable 2-year residency for property owners whose investment meets the minimum threshold. It is the most accessible property-linked residency pathway and serves as the foundation for building UAE residency.

AED 750,000

Minimum Investment

2 Years (renewable)

Visa Duration

7–15 business days

Processing Time

Yes

Family Sponsorship

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Key Advantages

Why Choose the UAE Investor Visa

Entry-level property-linked residency at AED 750,000 investment threshold

Renewable every two years upon maintenance of qualifying ownership

Allows sponsorship of spouse and dependent children

Compatible with further property acquisition toward Golden Visa eligibility

Eligibility

Qualifying Criteria

  • 1

    Freehold property ownership valued at AED 750,000 or above in designated zones

  • 2

    Property may be jointly owned, subject to individual share meeting the threshold

  • 3

    Valid passport and UAE entry permit

  • 4

    Medical fitness clearance and Emirates ID application

  • 5

    Comprehensive UAE health insurance

Benefits

What You Receive

  • Establish formal UAE residency through property investment

  • Sponsor family members under UAE resident status

  • Open UAE bank accounts and access resident financial products

  • Progress toward the 10-year Golden Visa upon portfolio appreciation

  • Renewable without employer sponsorship

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Application Process

The UAE Investor Visa Application Journey

1

Property Acquisition & Title Confirmation

Variable

Ensure your property meets the UAE Investor 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 Investor 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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