Property investor Golden Visa
Invest in qualifying Abu Dhabi real estate and explore your eligibility for long-term UAE residency. Our consultants handle property documents, eligibility checks, entry permits, medical fitness, Emirates ID and residence issuance.
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Estimated figures. Final fees are confirmed in writing. Approval rests with the authorities.
It is a 10-year residence visa for people who own qualifying property in Abu Dhabi worth AED 2 million or more. You do not need a sponsor, and you can bring your family on the same long-term terms.
Approval is decided by the Abu Dhabi nomination framework and the federal immigration authority. We prepare a complete, checked file so it goes in right the first time.
| Requirement | What it means |
|---|---|
| Investment benchmark | Property worth AED 2 million or more in total |
| Location | Abu Dhabi, under the local nomination framework |
| Completed or off-plan | Both can qualify. Off-plan needs a purchase agreement with an approved developer and at least AED 2 million already paid |
| Mortgaged property | Allowed with a UAE national bank, but your own equity must be at least AED 2 million. Example: on an AED 5 million home, the outstanding loan can be up to AED 3 million |
| Multiple properties | Several properties in your name can be combined to reach AED 2 million |
| Duration | Up to 10 years, renewable while you still qualify |
The application needs a title deed or a pre-registration certificate from the Abu Dhabi Real Estate Centre. A signed SPA without one is not accepted, so we check this first.
Fully owned property is proven with a sale contract registered with the Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT) showing AED 2,000,000 or more, or a Real Estate Unit Value Certificate from the DMT.
We run every stage and only come back to you when we need a signature, a document or your attendance.
The order can change by route and by whether you apply from inside or outside the UAE.
See the government fees for you and your family, person by person.
Choose the route you are applying through.
Your Golden Visa renews as long as you still meet the conditions. If you plan to sell, refinance or transfer the property, speak to us first so your residency is not affected.
Yes, when bought from an approved developer and at least AED 2 million has been paid.
Yes, through a UAE national bank, as long as your own equity is AED 2 million or more.
If your registered purchase agreement does not already show AED 2 million, a Real Estate Unit Value Certificate proves the value. We request it for you.
Yes, with health insurance and proof of the relationship.
Estimated government fees for a new 10-year Golden Visa. You see the full itemised list before you pay anything.
| Item | Who pays it | AED |
|---|---|---|
| Immigration and residence visa | Each person | 1,614.25 |
| Emirates ID, 10 years | Each person | 1,107.85 |
| Change of status | Only if inside the UAE | 656.05 |
| Medical test, standard | Each person aged 18+ | 300.00 |
| Medical test, VIP (instead of standard) | Optional | 750.00 |
| Property value certificate | Property route only | 1,050.00 |
| Sponsor file opening | Once per family | 353.91 |
| Main applicant, from abroad | Total | 3,022.10 |
| Main applicant, inside the UAE | Total | 3,678.15 |
| Property investor, inside the UAE (with valuation) | Total | 4,728.15 |
| Child under 18, from abroad | Total | 2,722.10 |
| Health insurance | Each person | Separate quote |
| Our service fee (Standard or VIP) | Per file | Quoted in writing + 5% VAT |
Fee schedule dated 5 November 2026. Government fees can change; we confirm the final amount in writing before you pay.
| Standard | VIP Fast Track | |
|---|---|---|
| Usual time to issue | 7 to 14 working days | 4 to 5 working days |
| Eligibility and document review | Included | Included |
| Government filing | Included | Included |
| Medical appointment | Standard | Priority (VIP) |
| Emirates ID assistance | Included | Included |
| Pick-up and drop-off | Optional | Included where offered |
| Case updates | Standard | Priority |
| Approval | Subject to the authority | Subject to the authority |
Times depend on approvals and appointment slots and are not guaranteed.
Both can come from Abu Dhabi property. This is how they differ.
| Golden Visa (property) | Retirement Visa (property) | |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 10 years, renewable | 5 years, renewable |
| Lowest property value | AED 2 million | AED 1 million |
| Property type | Ready, off-plan or mortgaged | Ready, completed home only |
| Ownership | Sole owner | Sole owner |
| Age | No age limit | 55 or older |
| Several properties | Can be added together | Not usually relevant |
| Family | Spouse, children and parents | Spouse and children |
Ready when you are
Choose the service, add your family and upload what you have. Your advisor checks everything and confirms the quote before you pay.