UAE 10-Year Golden Visa Through Real Estate Investment
Invest AED 2 million or more in Dubai property and you and your whole family can call the UAE home. No income tax. No sponsor. Full property ownership. A 10-year visa that renews as long as you hold the investment.
Golden Visa Benefits
What the UAE Golden Visa Gives You
10-Year Renewable Residency
Long-term security for you and your family without depending on an employer or local sponsor. Renew every 10 years as long as you maintain the qualifying investment.
Live, Work & Study Freely
Full UAE residency rights. Work for any company, register your own business, access UAE education and healthcare, and open UAE bank accounts without restrictions.
Sponsor Your Entire Family
Bring your spouse, children (up to age 25), and domestic helpers to the UAE on your Golden Visa. No minimum salary threshold applies to Golden Visa holders.
No Mandatory UAE Stay
Unlike standard UAE visas that expire after 180 days outside the country, the Golden Visa has no stay requirements. Live globally while maintaining UAE residency.
0% Income Tax
Continue to benefit from the UAE's zero income tax environment on your rental income, salary, and business profits while living in or outside the UAE.
Emirates ID & Healthcare
Receive a UAE Emirates ID — the national identity document — and access world-class UAE healthcare facilities and government services.
The Process
How to Get Your UAE Golden Visa — Step by Step
RE/MAX Zam manages every step of this process on your behalf. From start to finish it typically takes 4 to 8 weeks after your property purchase completes.
Choose a Qualifying Property
Purchase a residential property worth AED 2 million or more from an approved developer or on the secondary market. Off-plan properties from DLD-registered developers also qualify.
Register with Dubai Land Department
Complete the property transfer and receive your official Title Deed from the Dubai Land Department (DLD). Your agent handles all paperwork and DLD fees (4% of property value).
Apply for UAE Residence Visa
Submit your Golden Visa application through the UAE Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship (ICA) or the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA). Our team handles the entire application on your behalf.
Medical Check and Emirates ID
You will complete a straightforward medical fitness test at an approved UAE health centre and provide biometric data for your Emirates ID, which is the national identity card for UAE residents.
Receive Your 10-Year Visa
Your UAE 10-year Golden Visa is issued. You can now sponsor your spouse, children under 25, and household staff. The visa is renewable as long as you maintain the qualifying investment.
Properties That Qualify for the Golden Visa
Any completed or off-plan Dubai property worth AED 2 million or more from a DLD-registered developer qualifies. Take a look at what we currently have available.
Browse Qualifying PropertiesFAQs
Your Golden Visa Questions Answered
Who is eligible for the UAE Golden Visa through real estate?
Any foreign national who purchases a completed or off-plan residential property in Dubai (or the wider UAE) with a minimum value of AED 2 million is eligible to apply. The property can be purchased with a mortgage, provided the investor has already paid at least AED 2 million towards the purchase price.
Can I sponsor my family on the Golden Visa?
Yes. The UAE Golden Visa allows you to sponsor your spouse, children (up to 25 years old, or any age if disabled), and domestic helpers regardless of nationality. There is no minimum salary requirement for Golden Visa holders to sponsor family members.
Do I need to actually live in Dubai to keep the Golden Visa?
No. Regular UAE residence visas lapse after 180 days outside the country, but the Golden Visa is different. You can live anywhere in the world and your visa remains valid, as long as you renew it on time.
Can I buy multiple properties to reach the AED 2M threshold?
Yes. Multiple properties can be combined to reach the AED 2 million minimum, provided they are all completed and title deeds are issued. Off-plan units under construction require a letter from the developer confirming the purchase value.
What are the total costs involved beyond the property price?
You should budget for a 4% DLD transfer fee, an AED 580 title deed issuance fee, and roughly AED 5,000 to 10,000 in visa processing fees. When you purchase through RE/MAX Zam, we handle the full visa application as part of our service at no extra cost.
Does the Golden Visa allow me to work in the UAE?
Yes. The UAE 10-year Golden Visa grants full residency rights including the right to work in the UAE without requiring a separate work permit or local employer sponsorship. You can also open a UAE bank account, register a business, and access UAE government services.
Ready to Secure Your UAE Golden Visa?
Our Golden Visa team handles everything from finding the right property through to your visa being issued. There is no extra charge for this service.
Speak to a Golden Visa Specialist