Benefits of a Dubai property visa: what owners and their families get
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Buying property in Dubai can bring residency for you and your family. Here is what each property visa actually unlocks.
Quick answer
A Dubai property visa gives you UAE residency without an employer: an Emirates ID, the right to sponsor your family, access to local banking, schooling and healthcare, and a stable base to live and work. The 2-year investor visa has no minimum value for a sole owner, the 5-year retirement visa needs 1 million and age 55+, and the 10-year Golden Visa needs 2 million held individually.
For many families the property visa is the most straightforward residency in the UAE: it depends on something you own, not on a job you might change.
Three property visas
| Visa | Main condition | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Investor visa | Property in your name — no minimum for a sole owner, 400,000 per joint owner | 2 years |
| Retirement visa | Age 55+ and property worth 1 million held individually | 5 years |
| Golden Visa | Property worth 2 million held individually | 10 years |
What all three give you
- Residence and Emirates ID without an employer
- Sponsorship of your spouse and children
- Ability to open bank accounts, get a driving licence and register utilities
- Access to schools and healthcare for the family
Extra benefits of the Golden Visa
- 10-year validity
- No cancellation for staying abroad more than six months
- Sponsorship of children regardless of age, and of parents
- Longer grace period for family members
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Frequently asked questions
Can I work on a property visa?
Residency itself does not give a work permit with an employer, but you can run your own business or take a job with the right permit.
Can I sponsor my parents on a property visa?
Parents can be sponsored under the Golden Visa, subject to the standard conditions.
Is a mortgaged property accepted?
Yes. Eligibility is based on the DLD-assessed value; the outstanding mortgage is not deducted.
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