Property valuation
If the value on your title deed is below the threshold, or the current market value needs confirming, an official valuation may be required. Check this before you apply so the file is not held up.
Abu Dhabi property visa
Golden residencyin the capital of the UAE.
Turn qualifying Abu Dhabi property into a secure 10-year residency for yourself and your family.
Free consultation. VIP service. Government fees shown before you pay.
Package cost: Abu Dhabi Golden Visa
- Abu Dhabi Golden Visa (valuation included)8,500
- Health insuranceQuoted separately
- Service fee3,150
Package costAED 0
Normal process, includes standard medical screening.
Get my exact cost- Validity
- 10 years, renewable
- Minimum property
- AED 2 million
- Location
- Property in Abu Dhabi
- VIP option
- 4-5 working days
Build your future in the UAE's capital
Secure a 10-year Golden Visa through qualifying Abu Dhabi property investment and create long-term stability for yourself and your family.
Sponsor your family
Sponsor your spouse, sons, daughters and parents, with no age limit.
Flexible travel
Stay outside the UAE for extended periods without restriction.
Live, work and study
Build your lifestyle, career, business or education journey with greater flexibility.
Property eligibility
AED 2M+ property portfolio
Qualifying Abu Dhabi property with a total value of AED 2 million or more.
Off-plan properties
Eligible properties can qualify, subject to the authority's conditions.
Mortgaged properties
May qualify with the required bank documentation.
Single ownership
The visa is available to single-property owners.
Your Abu Dhabi Golden Visa process, step by step
10 clear steps, and we handle each one. You always know where your file stands.
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Scroll to follow the journey from first document to Emirates ID.
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Document review
We review your title deed, SPA, passport, photo and supporting documents so your application is ready.
- 2
Pre-approval and nomination
Your Golden Visa application is submitted to the Federal Authority (ICP) for nomination and pre-approval.
- 3
Existing visa cancellation
If you already hold a UAE residence visa, it is cancelled before the Golden Visa is issued. Not needed for visitors.
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Entry permit application
Your entry permit is issued based on whether you are applying from inside or outside the UAE.
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Change of status
If you are inside the UAE, your status is changed without needing you to leave the country.
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Medical fitness screening
Once pre-approved, applicants aged 18 and over complete the medical fitness test.
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Emirates ID and biometrics
Your Emirates ID application is submitted. Biometrics are completed only when required.
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Health insurance
Health insurance is mandatory for Abu Dhabi visas and must be issued before the residence visa is submitted.
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10-year Golden Visa issuance
Your 10-year Golden Visa is officially issued digitally.
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Emirates ID delivery
Your Emirates ID is printed and delivered to your registered address by courier.
Documents checklist
Tick what you already have. We will tell you exactly what is left and help you get it.
ImportantAn SPA alone is not accepted for the visa application. A title deed or pre-registration certificate issued by the Abu Dhabi Real Estate Centre is required.
Abu Dhabi Golden Visa cost breakdown
Transparent pricing. We show every government fee and our service fee before you commit.
- Abu Dhabi Golden Visa (valuation included)8,500
- Health insuranceSeparate quotation provided
- Service charge3,150
- Total (AED)11,650
Normal process: includes standard medical screening.
VIP process: your Golden Visa can be completed in as little as 4-5 working days, including pick-up and drop-off for medical screening and Emirates ID biometrics.
Your package covers the complete journey:
- Pre-approval and nomination
- Property valuation certificate
- Entry permit application
- Change of status
- Medical fitness screening
- Emirates ID application and biometrics
- Health insurance
- Abu Dhabi Golden Visa issuance
Need a family package? We quote it in writing.
Get my family quoteAbu Dhabi Golden Visa vs Retirement Visa
Understand the key differences before you choose a route.
| Feature | Abu Dhabi Golden Visa | Retirement Visa |
|---|---|---|
| Visa duration | 10 years (renewable) | 5 years (renewable) |
| Minimum property value | AED 2 million+ | AED 1 million+ |
| Property type | Ready, off-plan or mortgaged | Ready property only |
| Ownership requirement | Single ownership only | Single ownership only |
| Age requirement | No age restriction | Minimum 55 years |
| Multiple properties | Allowed (under one owner) | Not typically applicable |
| Location requirement | Property in Abu Dhabi only | Property in Abu Dhabi |
| Family sponsorship | Yes (spouse, children, parents) | Yes (spouse, children) |
| Payment flexibility | Off-plan allowed | Full ownership of ready property required |
| Best for | Investors seeking long-term residency and flexibility | Retirees seeking a stable life in the UAE |
- The Golden Visa suits investors looking for long-term residency with flexible property options.
- The Retirement Visa suits people aged 55 and over who want a stable and peaceful lifestyle in the UAE.
Before you apply: four things to check
Wills and estate planning
As a property owner in the UAE, your assets and your family's interests are protected by clear succession planning. Registering a will can avoid delays later.
Document attestation
Planning to sponsor a spouse or children? Marriage and birth certificates must be attested for UAE residence applications. Attestation takes time, so start early.
Changes to ownership
If you plan to sell, transfer or refinance your property, check how that affects your residency first. Your visa depends on the qualifying property staying within the rules.
Compare other residency routes
Not sure this is the right fit? See how the other property visas compare.
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Property visa questions
Can't find what you need? Message us and a consultant will reply.
Ask on WhatsAppThe normal process typically takes 7-14 working days. With our VIP process it can be completed in as little as 4-5 working days, subject to authority approvals and appointment availability.
This depends on the authority's rules for the ownership shares and your marriage certificate. We confirm the rule for your case before you apply.
Yes. Qualifying Abu Dhabi property worth AED 2 million or more can lead to a 10-year Golden Visa, subject to the authority's conditions.
Government fees for a single applicant start from AED 11,650, plus our service fee, and we quote the full amount in writing before you commit. Health insurance is quoted separately, and a VIP option is available if you want it faster.
Yes. Health insurance is mandatory for Abu Dhabi visas and must be issued before the residence visa is submitted.
The property must be in the emirate you apply through. Fees, approving authorities and some conditions differ, such as health insurance, which is mandatory in Abu Dhabi.
In most cases, yes. Several properties owned by the same person in Abu Dhabi can be added together to reach the threshold, as long as each one is eligible and the paperwork is in order. We check the combined value before you apply.
Often yes. Mortgaged property can qualify with a no-objection certificate (NOC) from your bank and a current statement of account. The authority may ask for more details, which we help you prepare.
It can, subject to the authority's conditions, such as a minimum amount paid and a registered developer. A sales and purchase agreement (SPA) alone is not accepted, so you will need the registered title deed or the equivalent certificate.
Yes. Eligible spouses and children can be sponsored, and each family member needs their own residence application with their own medical test and Emirates ID. We give you a written quote for the whole family.
No. The Abu Dhabi Golden Visa is self-sponsored, so your residency is tied to your property and not to an employer or a local sponsor.
Yes, in many cases. If you are outside the country, an entry permit is issued first and you complete the medical test and Emirates ID biometrics after you arrive. If you are inside, we change your status without you needing to leave.
Biometrics are generally required from age 15. Younger children do not need to give fingerprints, though a photo is still taken.
Yes. As long as you still meet the property requirements when it expires, you can renew your 10-year residency. We remind you before the date.
Check if your property qualifies for the Abu Dhabi Golden Visa
Send us your title deed details and a consultant will confirm eligibility, the exact cost and the timeline.
Brightlink is an independent private consultancy and is not a government authority. Fees and rules are set by the authorities and can change.