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Property investor Golden Visa

Get Your 10-Year Abu Dhabi Golden Visa Through Property Investment

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.

  • Free first review
  • Fees itemised before you pay
  • Inside or outside the UAE

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Get Your 10-Year Abu Dhabi Golden Visa Through Property Investment
Property value
AED 2M+ in Abu Dhabi, sole owner
Government fees from
AED 4,072.10
Processing
7–14 working days · VIP 4–5
Validity
10 years, renewable

Estimated figures. Final fees are confirmed in writing. Approval rests with the authorities.

What is the Abu Dhabi property investor Golden Visa?

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.

Minimum property investment requirements

RequirementWhat it means
Investment benchmarkProperty worth AED 2 million or more in total
LocationAbu Dhabi, under the local nomination framework
Completed or off-planBoth can qualify. Off-plan needs a purchase agreement with an approved developer and at least AED 2 million already paid
Mortgaged propertyAllowed 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 propertiesSeveral properties in your name can be combined to reach AED 2 million
DurationUp to 10 years, renewable while you still qualify

Does your property qualify?

  • 01AED 2 million or more in total: one property, or several in Abu Dhabi added together
  • 02Off-plan units can qualify with an approved developer and the required amount paid
  • 03Mortgaged homes can qualify once the bank issues its NOC and your equity meets the rules
  • 04Sole ownership only: a property shared with another person, even a spouse, is not accepted on this route

Documents to have ready

  • Title deed or pre-registration certificate (Abu Dhabi Real Estate Centre)
  • Passport copy, valid for at least six more months
  • Recent digital photo on a white background
  • Sales and purchase agreement (SPA)
  • Developer NOC in Arabic (off-plan)
  • Bank NOC (mortgaged property only)
  • Property valuation certificate

A sales contract alone is not enough

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.

Ten steps from document check to Emirates ID

We run every stage and only come back to you when we need a signature, a document or your attendance.

  1. 1
    Document reviewWe check your passport, photo and route documents (title deed, contract, licence or certificates) so the file is complete before anything is filed.
  2. 2
    Nomination and pre-approvalYour file is submitted for nomination and pre-approval with the competent Abu Dhabi entity and ICP.
  3. 3
    Current visa cancelled (if any)A UAE residence visa you already hold is cancelled before the Golden Visa is issued. Visitors skip this step.
  4. 4
    Entry permitA Golden Visa entry permit is issued, matched to whether you are inside or outside the UAE.
  5. 5
    Change of statusAlready in the UAE? Your status is switched without leaving the country.
  6. 6
    Medical fitness testEveryone aged 18 or over completes the medical screening. Standard or VIP appointments.
  7. 7
    Emirates ID and biometricsWe file the Emirates ID application. Fingerprints are taken only if the system asks for them.
  8. 8
    Health insuranceAbu Dhabi residence requires health insurance, issued before the residence application goes in.
  9. 9
    Golden Visa issuedYour 10-year residence is issued digitally.
  10. 10
    Emirates ID deliveredThe card is printed and delivered by courier to your registered address.

The order can change by route and by whether you apply from inside or outside the UAE.

Government fees and service packages

See the government fees for you and your family, person by person.

What describes you?

Choose the route you are applying through.

Spouse, children and parent sponsorship

  • Spouse and children of any age can join on the same terms
  • Parents can be sponsored with health insurance
  • Children under 18 do not need a medical test
  • A sponsor file is opened once for the whole family

Renewal, property sale and keeping your eligibility

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.

Property investor FAQs

Does off-plan property qualify?

Yes, when bought from an approved developer and at least AED 2 million has been paid.

Can I use a mortgaged property?

Yes, through a UAE national bank, as long as your own equity is AED 2 million or more.

Do I need a valuation certificate?

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.

Can my parents join me?

Yes, with health insurance and proof of the relationship.

Government fees, person by person

Estimated government fees for a new 10-year Golden Visa. You see the full itemised list before you pay anything.

ItemWho pays itAED
Immigration and residence visaEach person1,614.25
Emirates ID, 10 yearsEach person1,107.85
Change of statusOnly if inside the UAE656.05
Medical test, standardEach person aged 18+300.00
Medical test, VIP (instead of standard)Optional750.00
Property value certificateProperty route only1,050.00
Sponsor file openingOnce per family353.91
Main applicant, from abroadTotal3,022.10
Main applicant, inside the UAETotal3,678.15
Property investor, inside the UAE (with valuation)Total4,728.15
Child under 18, from abroadTotal2,722.10
Health insuranceEach personSeparate quote
Our service fee (Standard or VIP)Per fileQuoted 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 or VIP Fast Track

StandardVIP Fast Track
Usual time to issue7 to 14 working days4 to 5 working days
Eligibility and document reviewIncludedIncluded
Government filingIncludedIncluded
Medical appointmentStandardPriority (VIP)
Emirates ID assistanceIncludedIncluded
Pick-up and drop-offOptionalIncluded where offered
Case updatesStandardPriority
ApprovalSubject to the authoritySubject to the authority

Times depend on approvals and appointment slots and are not guaranteed.

Golden Visa or Retirement Visa?

Both can come from Abu Dhabi property. This is how they differ.

Golden Visa (property)Retirement Visa (property)
Length10 years, renewable5 years, renewable
Lowest property valueAED 2 millionAED 1 million
Property typeReady, off-plan or mortgagedReady, completed home only
OwnershipSole ownerSole owner
AgeNo age limit55 or older
Several propertiesCan be added togetherNot usually relevant
FamilySpouse, children and parentsSpouse and children

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