Middle East
United Arab Emirates
residency by investment
The UAE offers two main routes: a two-year investor visa, available through a Dubai property purchase, and a ten-year golden visa through property in any of the seven emirates. The property must sit in a freehold zone and hold a completion certificate.
Calculate the budget
- Investment
- from $100,000
- Timeline
- from 2 weeks
- Status
- 2 or 10 years
- Personal income tax
- 0%
Investment options
Current routes in 2026
Two-year investor visa
Qualifying residential or commercial property in Dubai, renewable while the investment is maintained.
$100,000
Ten-year Golden Visa
Qualifying property in any of the seven emirates, with eligible family sponsorship under current rules.
$545,000
Golden Visa for specialised talent
Separate criteria for qualifying specialists, entrepreneurs and recognised talent in science, culture, sport and technology.
criteria-based
Process
From application to documents
Property selection
Goal assessment and property search with an in-person or remote viewing.
1 weekDocuments
Passports, police certificates where required, insurance and title evidence.
1–2 weeksMedical and biometrics
Accredited medical examination for adult applicants and biometric enrolment.
1 weekReview and Emirates ID
Final checks followed by Emirates ID and residence-document issuance.
up to 1 weekWhat our support includes
Property selection and developer review
Transaction and registration support
UAE bank-account assistance
Medical examination, biometrics and Emirates ID
Residence applications for eligible family members
Frequently asked questions
Must I live in the UAE?
No continuous residence is required for the property-investor routes described, subject to the current permit conditions.
What happens if the property is sold?
The qualifying basis ends unless another eligible basis is established.
Who may be included?
Eligible spouses, children and parents; the ten-year route may also allow sponsorship of domestic staff under current rules.
Programme consultation
We will plan the right route for your family
The form already includes your selected programme: United Arab Emirates.
- 01Official participation threshold and government charges
- 02Family composition and applicable additions
- 03Timing, requirements and next steps
Quick enquiry
Discuss residency options
Share your goal, budget and preferred timing.