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.
Property investor visa
2-year residency.Your journey starts here.
The entry route for UAE property owners. No minimum property value for sole ownership, and a minimum share of AED 400,000 for joint ownership.
Free consultation. VIP service. Government fees shown before you pay.
Government fees: Property Investor Visa
- DLD fees7,500
- Immigration and visa2,150
- Medical fitness test320
- Emirates ID380
Government feesAED 0
Service fee quoted separately. Standard process.
Get my exact cost- Validity
- 2 years, renewable
- Sole owner
- No minimum value
- Joint owner
- AED 400,000 share
- Also needed
- Police clearance
A flexible path to UAE residency
The 2-year Property Investor Visa gives property owners a practical way to live in the UAE. There is no minimum property value for sole ownership, while joint ownership needs a minimum share value of AED 400,000.
Family sponsorship
Sponsor eligible spouse and children under your own residency.
Mortgage friendly
Mortgaged properties may qualify with the required bank documentation.
Renewable residency
Renew your 2-year visa while you still meet the property requirements.
Eligibility
Property value
No minimum value for sole ownership.
Joint ownership
Minimum AED 400,000 ownership share.
Multiple properties
Eligible properties can be combined as a portfolio.
Mortgaged properties
Qualify with the required bank document.
Police clearance certificate
A valid good-conduct certificate issued by Dubai Police.
Your 2-Year Property Investor 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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Police clearance certificate
Apply online and obtain the required Good Conduct Certificate from Dubai Police.
- 2
DLD block and recommendation
We submit the property documents to DLD for property blocking and issuance of the recommendation letter.
- 3
DLD professional licence (TASKEEN)
A DLD investor trade licence is issued in your name under the Special Purpose License category as part of the residency process.
- 4
Establishment card
An establishment card is issued to open and process your immigration file with the relevant immigration authority.
- 5
Entry permit
Your entry permit is issued based on whether you are applying from inside or outside the UAE.
- 6
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 screening
Complete the medical fitness application and screening to obtain the medical fitness certificate.
- 8
Emirates ID application
Your Emirates ID application is submitted and biometrics are completed where required.
- 9
2-year residence issuance
Your 2-year property investor residence is issued.
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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 is not accepted for the visa application. You must have a title deed or Oqood issued by Dubai Land Department (DLD).
2-Year Property Investor Visa cost breakdown
Transparent pricing. We show every government fee and our service fee before you commit.
- Police clearance certificate220
- DLD block and recommendation letter2,410
- Special purpose licence (TASKEEN)4,020
- Establishment card575
- Entry permit (inside country)1,125
- Change status675
- Medical320
- Emirates ID380
- Visa stamping660
- Service charge1,050
- Total (AED)11,435
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 WhatsAppOwners of eligible completed property in Dubai can apply. For a property held by one owner, there is no minimum value. For jointly owned property, each applicant generally needs a share worth at least AED 400,000.
Not for a single owner. For joint ownership, the minimum share per applicant is AED 400,000. We confirm the rule that applies to your title deed.
Yes. A valid good-conduct certificate issued by Dubai Police is part of the application, and we show you how to get it.
This route generally applies to registered property with a title deed or Oqood. We check your documents first, and if it does not fit, we point you to the route that does.
Government fees for a single applicant start from AED 10,350, plus our service fee, and we quote the full amount in writing before you commit. Our written breakdown shows each government fee and our service fee, so there are no surprises.
The 10-year Golden Visa needs property worth AED 2 million or more, while the 2-year visa has no minimum value for a single owner. The Golden Visa also lasts longer and is exempt from the six-month absence rule.
Yes, as long as you still meet the property requirements when it expires.
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.
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 Property Investor 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.
Check if your property qualifies for the 2-Year Property Investor 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.