WhatsApp quoteUnlike a standard UAE residence visa, the Real Estate Investor Golden Visa does not depend on an employer or a company sponsor, and it allows you to stay outside the UAE for extended periods without losing residency. To be clear, the Real Estate Investor Golden Visa is a 10-year renewable UAE UAE residence visa for property buyers who own real estate worth AED 2 million or more in the UAE. For most clients, the Real Estate Investor Golden Visa has become one of the most sought-after residency options in the world, and the criteria are clear once you know which authority approves your category.
Why Real Estate Investor Golden Visa
The most common questions we receive about the Real Estate Investor Golden Visa concern mortgages, off-plan purchases and joint ownership, all of which we address below. Processing of the Real Estate Investor Golden Visa is often 1 to 3 weeks in Dubai via the Land Department's Cube centre, and GoldenKey tracks each approval stage for you. The Real Estate Investor Golden Visa is issued by the federal ICP or by GDRFA Dubai, and the supporting approval depends on your category.
Documents required
For eligibility for the Real Estate Investor Golden Visa the registrar asks for the following documents, and we tell you exactly how each must be formatted.
- Bank NOC if mortgaged
- Title deed or Oqood registration
- Passport copy
- Valuation letter from the Land Department
- Medical fitness certificate
Pricing
The figures below for eligibility for the Real Estate Investor Golden Visa are updated by GoldenKey whenever the licensing authority changes its fees, so the price you see is the current one. All prices for eligibility for the Real Estate Investor Golden Visa are indicative, shown in AED and confirmed in writing before you pay.
| 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
The dirham has been pegged to the US dollar since 1997, which removes currency risk for eligibility for the Real Estate Investor Golden Visa and makes international pricing simple. There are no restrictions on repatriating profits or capital, so earnings from eligibility for the Real Estate Investor Golden Visa can be moved to your home country or reinvested freely.
Why GoldenKey
In short, we will tell you plainly if Real Estate Investor Golden Visa is not the right choice for your plan and point you to a better option, even when that option costs less. In short, because GoldenKey works with the licensing authority, the immigration department and the banks every single week, we know exactly which documents each of them will ask for on a Real Estate Investor Golden Visa file. GoldenKey is based in Ajman Free Zone and has helped founders from more than 60 countries with eligibility for the Real Estate Investor Golden Visa, so the paperwork, approvals and timing hold no surprises for us.
Prefer to visit? Our Ajman office welcomes walk-ins during working hours, and we can also meet you in Dubai or Sharjah by appointment to discuss eligibility for the Real Estate Investor Golden Visa.
Frequently asked questions
Can I include my family in the Real Estate Investor Golden Visa?
Absolutely. Golden Visa holders can sponsor their spouse, children of any age and parents, each receiving a UAE residence visa for the same duration.
How long does the Real Estate Investor Golden Visa take?
Often 1 to 3 weeks in Dubai via the Land Department's Cube centre, depending on how quickly the approving authority responds.
Can I work or run a business on the Real Estate Investor Golden Visa?
Yes — Golden Visa holders can own companies, work for employers and operate as freelancers without a separate sponsor.
Do I need to live in the UAE to keep the Real Estate Investor Golden Visa?
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 renewable?
Absolutely. The visa is renewed for a further 10 years as long as the original criteria continue to be met.
