Legal documents you need for a Golden Visa property purchase
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The documents you prepare decide how quickly your Golden Visa moves. One outdated or untranslated paper can cost weeks.
Quick answer
You need the title deed (or Oqood for off-plan), the sale and purchase agreement, proof of payment, a DLD valuation or property status statement, a bank letter for mortgaged property, your passport, photo, current visa and health insurance. Family members need attested marriage and birth certificates.
The documents you prepare decide how quickly your Golden Visa moves. One outdated or untranslated paper can cost weeks.
Eligibility first
- Property worth at least 2 million for your share
- Registered with the DLD or the relevant emirate authority
- Ready, off-plan with an approved developer, or mortgaged with the conditions met
Property documents
- Title deed or Oqood certificate
- Sale and purchase agreement (SPA)
- Proof of payment or developer statement of account
- Valuation or property status statement
- Bank liability letter or NOC for mortgaged property
Personal documents
- Passport with enough validity
- Photo on white background
- Current visa or entry stamp
- Health insurance
Family documents
Attested marriage certificate for a spouse and attested birth certificates for children, with a legal Arabic translation where needed.
Make sure your name is spelled identically on the passport, SPA and title deed.
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Frequently asked questions
Do I need a lawyer to buy property for a Golden Visa?
It is not required, but a conveyancer can help check documents and the transfer.
Are off-plan documents different?
Yes — you provide the Oqood and the developer's statement instead of a title deed.
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