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\u2022 Policy Nature: The Golden Visa, established by the UAE Federal Government (based on Federal Decree No. 29 of 2021 and Cabinet Resolution No. 65 of 2022), is a long-term residency program for real estate investors, entrepreneurs, and highly skilled professionals. Applicants do not require a local sponsor (Kafeel), are not restricted by employers, and can freely live, work, and do business in the UAE. Residency periods exceeding six months do not automatically expire, and applicants can bring their spouses, children, and parents.
\n\u2022 Visa duration: Real estate investors are granted a 10-year residency visa. The visa can be renewed upon expiry, provided that the investment remains compliant.
\n\u2022 Investment threshold:
\n \u2022 Standard threshold: The total value of real estate under your name is 2 million dirhams (approximately US$545,000) or more, which can be achieved through a combination of one or more properties.
\n Ras Al Khaimah: Also requires 2 million dirhams, but due to lower land prices, a larger property can actually be purchased.
\n\u2022 Diversified investment options (latest adjustments):
\n \u2022 Completed property: A completed residential property with a valid title deed in the UAE, located in a designated freehold area.
\n \u2022 Off-plan property: A property purchased off-plan from a developer approved by the UAE government, provided the total price meets the requirements.
\n \u2022 Mortgaged property: Can be purchased through a bank loan, but a Certificate of No Objection (NOC) issued by the bank and relevant loan documents are required to prove that the equity portion meets the requirements.
\n \u2022 Combined properties: You can own multiple properties, as long as the total value reaches 2 million dirhams.
\n \u2022 Joint ownership: Joint ownership by spouses or other individuals is permitted, with the share ratio determined according to land registration rules.
\n\u2022 Family sponsorship: Cardholders can sponsor their spouse, minor or unmarried children (no upper age limit), and parents, all of whom can obtain the same 10-year residency permit. An unlimited number of domestic workers can be sponsored simultaneously.
\n\u2022 Property purchase and residency status are tied: The visa requires the investment to remain valid. If the property is sold before two years of visa approval and a replacement property of equal value is purchased in a timely manner, the visa may be cancelled.
\nKey policy changes in 2026:
\n \u2022 Elimination of down payment requirement (from February 2026): Previously, property investors were required to pay at least 50% or 1 million dirhams at the time of application. Under the new policy, investors no longer need to pay 50% in advance; they only need the total property valuation to meet the 2 million dirham threshold.
\n \u2022 Unified Digital Process (Agreement signed in April 2026): Dubai's GDRFA and DLD will integrate the three residency pathways\u2014Golden Visa, Retirement Visa, and Short-Term Property Visa\u2014into a single digital channel. Applicants no longer need to obtain an asset verification letter from DLD before submitting it to GDRFA for review. The entire process is completed on a single GDRFA backend, with DLD providing valuation and title verification data in real time. Processing time has been reduced from an average of 8 weeks to approximately 2-4 weeks.
\n \u2022 New eligible groups (2025-2026): Content creators, teachers, nurses, e-sports players, Waqf (Islamic Charity Foundation) donors, etc. are also included in the application eligibility.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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