WhatsApp quoteThe 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. GoldenKey processes the Real Estate Investor Golden Visa from eligibility check to passport stamping, including the approval letters that most applicants find hardest to obtain. If you qualify for the Real Estate Investor Golden Visa, you can sponsor your spouse, children of any age and parents, and employ unlimited domestic workers.
Why Real Estate Investor Golden Visa
On the ground, benefits of the Real Estate Investor Golden Visa include 10-year residency tied to your property, family sponsorship for spouse and children and no minimum stay requirement. In short, 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 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.
How Real Estate Investor Golden Visa works with GoldenKey
Step 1Eligibility assessment
We review your profile against the Real Estate Investor Golden Visa rules and give you a straight answer on eligibility before any fees are paid.
Step 2Nomination or approval letter
In short, we obtain the approval or nomination letter from the relevant authority, which is the step that varies most by category. This is also the point at which we answer any question specific to family sponsorship under the Real Estate Investor Golden Visa.
Step 3Application and medical
Importantly, the visa application is filed with ICP or GDRFA, you complete the medical fitness test and Emirates ID biometrics.
Step 4Stamping and family
Your 10-year visa is issued, and we process residence visas for your family members under your sponsorship. We keep a written record of this step so your file for family sponsorship under the Real Estate Investor Golden Visa is audit-ready.
Documents required
Gather these paperwork and GoldenKey will take care of the rest of family sponsorship under the Real Estate Investor Golden Visa.
- Valuation letter from the Land Department
- Medical fitness certificate
- Passport copy
- Bank NOC if mortgaged
- Title deed or Oqood registration
Pricing
Use the table below to compare packages for family sponsorship under the Real Estate Investor Golden Visa; we will confirm the exact total for your case in a written quotation. All prices for family sponsorship under the Real Estate Investor Golden Visa are indicative, shown in AED and confirmed in writing ahead of payment.
| 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 UAE's reputation as a trading hub means international clients and suppliers already trust a UAE licence, which shortens sales cycles for family sponsorship under the Real Estate Investor Golden Visa. In our experience, since 2021, most mainland activities have allowed 100% foreign ownership, and free zones have always offered it, so family sponsorship under the Real Estate Investor Golden Visa no longer requires a local partner.
Why GoldenKey
After your Real Estate Investor Golden Visa licence is issued, the same team handles renewals, visa additions, amendments and tax registrations, so you never have to explain your business twice. Our office is a short drive from the Ajman Free Zone, Ajman DED and the immigration centre, so physical submissions for family sponsorship under the Real Estate Investor Golden Visa happen the same day they are ready. Because GoldenKey works with the licensing authority, the immigration department and the banks every single week, we know exactly which paperwork each of them will ask for on a Real Estate Investor Golden Visa file.
Tell us about your plans for family sponsorship under the Real Estate Investor Golden Visa and GoldenKey will come back to you shortly with a clear price, a document checklist and a realistic timeline.
Frequently asked questions
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.
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.
Can I include my family in the Real Estate Investor Golden Visa?
It can. Golden Visa holders can sponsor their spouse, children of any age and parents, each receiving a residence visa for the same duration.
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.
Is the Real Estate Investor Golden Visa renewable?
Yes. The visa is renewed for a further 10 years as long as the original criteria continue to be met.
