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.
Retirement visa service
5-year residencyfor a retirement you choose.
If you are 55 or over and own UAE property worth AED 1 million or more, you can retire here with a renewable visa and your family beside you.
Free consultation. VIP service. Government fees shown before you pay.
Government fees: 5-Year Retirement Visa
- DLD and immigration fees3,350
- Immigration and visa2,510
- Medical fitness test320
- Emirates ID680
Government feesAED 0
Service fee quoted separately. Standard process.
Get my exact cost- Validity
- 5 years, renewable
- Minimum property
- AED 1 million
- Minimum age
- 55 or over
- Family
- Spouse and children
Retire in the UAE with confidence
The 5-year UAE Retirement Visa is for eligible individuals aged 55 and above who want long-term residency. Property owners with a portfolio of AED 1 million or more may qualify.
Sponsor your family
Sponsor your spouse, sons and daughters, with no age limit.
Flexible travel
Stay outside the UAE for extended periods without restriction.
Self-sponsored residency
Independent residency without an employer or local sponsor.
Eligibility
Property value
AED 1 million or more in qualifying property, based on the total property value.
Minimum age
55 years or over.
Multiple properties
Eligible properties can be combined to reach the threshold.
Mortgaged properties
May qualify with the required bank documentation.
Spouse joint ownership
Married couples can combine qualifying ownership with an attested marriage certificate.
Your 5-Year Retirement Visa process, step by step
8 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.
- 1
Document review
We review your title deed or Oqood, passport, photo and supporting documents so your application is ready.
- 2
DLD verification and recommendation
Your property is verified by Dubai Land Department (DLD) and the required recommendation is obtained.
- 3
Retirement visa application
Your application is submitted to the relevant immigration authority for review and pre-approval.
- 4
Pre-approval and medical
Once pre-approved, applicants aged 18 and over complete the medical application, screening and fitness report.
- 5
Existing visa cancellation
If you already hold a UAE residence visa, it is cancelled before the Retirement Visa is issued. Not needed for visitors.
- 6
5-year visa issuance
Your 5-year Retirement Visa is issued digitally and your long-term residency begins.
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Emirates ID and biometrics
Your Emirates ID application is submitted. Biometrics are completed only when required.
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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.
ImportantNo minimum amount paid is required. Eligibility is based on the total qualifying property value of AED 1M+, not on the amount paid to date.
5-Year Retirement Visa cost breakdown
Transparent pricing. We show every government fee and our service fee before you commit.
| Participant | DLD fees | Immigration | Medical | Emirates ID | Service fee | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Main sponsor | 3,350 | 2,510 | 320 | 680 | 1,050 | AED 7,910 |
| Dependent (18+) | - | 2,510 | 320 | 680 | 525 | AED 4,035 |
| Dependent (under 18) | - | 2,510 | Not required | 680 | 525 | AED 3,715 |
Normal process. includes the normal medical test.
Need a family package? We quote it in writing.
Get my family quoteBefore 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
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Ask on WhatsAppApplicants must generally be 55 years or older. We confirm the current age rule with the authority before you apply.
You need qualifying property worth AED 1 million or more. Eligibility is based on the total property value, not on the amount you have paid so far.
Often yes, with an NOC from your bank and a current statement of account. We prepare these with you.
It is valid for 5 years and can be renewed as long as you still meet the requirements.
Your spouse and children can be sponsored. Parent sponsorship rules differ and may not apply on this visa, so we confirm your options before you apply.
Government fees for a single applicant start from AED 6,860, plus our service fee, and we quote the full amount in writing before you commit. Timing depends on medical processing and Emirates ID, and we confirm the schedule up front.
Your visa depends on the qualifying property, so selling it can affect your residency. Talk to us before you sell or transfer so you can plan around it.
In most cases, yes. Several properties owned by the same person in Dubai 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.
Jointly owned property can be counted, but the rules depend on the authority and the ownership shares. A husband and wife usually need an attested marriage certificate. We confirm the exact rule for your case first.
No. The Retirement 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.
It depends on the emirate. Some require insurance before the visa is issued and others do not. We tell you what applies to your application before you pay.
Yes. As long as you still meet the property requirements when it expires, you can renew your 5-year residency. We remind you before the date.
Check if your property qualifies for the 5-Year Retirement 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.