WhatsApp quoteGoldenKey's consultants wrote this guide to the Real Estate Investor Golden Visa for Canadians based on the files we process every week, not on theory. Below you will find a practical, step-by-step explanation of the Real Estate Investor Golden Visa for Canadians, followed by answers to the questions customers ask us most.
Key takeaways
- The Real Estate Investor Golden Visa is a 10-year residency with no sponsor.
- Canadians apply on the same criteria as any nationality; documents from Canada must be attested.
- Family members can be sponsored under the same visa.
- GoldenKey obtains the approval letter, which is the step most applicants find hardest.
Background
Eligibility for the Real Estate Investor Golden Visa for Canadians: Eligibility and Process requires ownership of one or more properties with a combined value of AED 2 million or more. The Real Estate Investor Golden Visa for Canadians: Eligibility and Process is granted by the federal ICP or by GDRFA Dubai, and the supporting approval depends on your category. Processing of the Real Estate Investor Golden Visa for Canadians: Eligibility and Process is often 1 to 3 weeks in Dubai via the Land Department's Cube centre, and GoldenKey tracks each approval stage for you.
What to do, in order
Step 1Eligibility assessment
GoldenKey checks your documents against the Real Estate Investor Golden Visa for Canadians: Eligibility and Process criteria and tells you clearly whether you qualify today or what would get you there. Expect clear updates from your GoldenKey consultant while this step runs for the Real Estate Investor Golden Visa for Canadians.
Step 2Nomination or approval letter
GoldenKey obtains the category-specific approval letter from the competent authority for the Real Estate Investor Golden Visa for Canadians: Eligibility and Process.
Step 3Application and medical
On the ground, the visa application is filed with ICP or GDRFA, you complete the medical fitness test and Emirates ID biometrics. If the authority raises a query on the Real Estate Investor Golden Visa for Canadians at this stage, we handle it the same day.
Step 4Stamping and family
Your 10-year visa is issued, and we process residence visas for your family members under your sponsorship.
Documents you will need
Keep these ready before you start:
- Medical fitness certificate
- Bank NOC if mortgaged
- Title deed or Oqood registration
- Passport copy
- Valuation letter from the Land Department
Costs
On the ground, prices for the Real Estate Investor Golden Visa for Canadians are drawn from GoldenKey's live price list and confirmed in writing before any payment. Government fees change from time to time; the figures on this page update automatically when they do.
| GoldenKey service fee | AED 12,000 |
|---|---|
| Government fees (approx.) | AED 6,000 |
| Approximate total | AED 18,000 |
Prices are indicative, in AED, exclusive of 5% VAT where applicable, and confirmed in writing before payment. Last updated 2026-10-07.
Why the UAE
Crucially, the UAE sits within an eight-hour flight of two-thirds of the world's population, and for that reason so many entrepreneurs choose it as a base for the Real Estate Investor Golden Visa for Canadians. Day to day, there are no restrictions on repatriating profits or capital, so earnings from the Real Estate Investor Golden Visa for Canadians can be moved to your home country or reinvested freely.
How GoldenKey helps
After your Real Estate Investor Golden Visa for Canadians: Eligibility and Process licence is issued, the same team handles renewals, visa additions, amendments and tax registrations, so you never have to explain your business twice. If a document is missing or an approval is delayed on your Real Estate Investor Golden Visa for Canadians: Eligibility and Process file, we tell you immediately and explain the fix, rather than letting the application sit.
Importantly, if you would like a written quotation for the Real Estate Investor Golden Visa for Canadians, use the form below or message us on WhatsApp and we will respond as soon as possible.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the Real Estate Investor Golden Visa for Canadians: Eligibility and Process take?
As we tell every client, often 1 to 3 weeks in Dubai via the Land Department's Cube centre, depending on how without delay the approving authority responds.
Do I need to live in the UAE to keep the Real Estate Investor Golden Visa for Canadians: Eligibility and Process?
No minimum stay applies. Golden Visa holders can remain outside the UAE for more than six months without the visa being cancelled.
Is the Real Estate Investor Golden Visa for Canadians: Eligibility and Process renewable?
Yes. The visa is renewed for a further 10 years as long as the original criteria continue to be met.
Can I include my family in the Real Estate Investor Golden Visa for Canadians: Eligibility and Process?
Yes. Golden Visa holders can sponsor their spouse, children of any age and parents, each receiving a residence visa for the same duration.
