Dubai Eases Property Visa Rules, Offers 2-Year Residency for Property Investors

Dubai has relaxed its property visa regulations, introducing easier pathways for investors to obtain residency visas through real estate investment.

Under the revised policy, individuals purchasing property in Dubai can now qualify for a 2-year residency visa without the previous requirement of a single-owner property value threshold. Authorities have also confirmed that residency visas will now be available for jointly owned properties as well.

For shared investments, each investor must hold a minimum share worth at least AED 400,000 to be eligible for the visa.

In addition, the 5-year retirement visa remains available for individuals meeting a minimum investment requirement of AED 1 million, with the eligibility age set at 55 years or above.

The 10-year Golden Visa program continues under existing conditions, requiring a minimum investment of AED 2 million. The Golden Visa also offers benefits such as the ability to sponsor family members and domestic workers, along with permission for holders to stay outside the UAE for extended periods.

Officials say these updated rules are aimed at making investment opportunities more accessible and strengthening Dubai’s real estate sector by attracting a broader range of international investors.