WhatsApp quoteAs a rule, the Real Estate Investor Golden Visa is a 10-year renewable UAE residence visa for property buyers who own real estate worth AED 2 million or more in the UAE. 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. Filipino entrepreneurs run thousands of UAE restaurants, salons, clinics and trading firms, which gives Filipino entrepreneurs a ready market and supply chain the moment their Real Estate Investor Golden Visa licence is issued. For most clients, payments between Philippines and the UAE are routine: the dirham is pegged to the dollar, Philippine peso (PHP) transfers settle quickly and UAE banks are familiar with Filipino business profiles.
Why Real Estate Investor Golden Visa
Eligibility for the Real Estate Investor Golden Visa requires ownership of one or more properties with a combined value of AED 2 million or more. To be clear, the Real Estate Investor Golden Visa is issued by the federal ICP or by GDRFA Dubai, and the supporting approval depends on your category. Filipino applicants benefit from the fact that Real Estate Investor Golden Visa already has many Filipino shareholders on its register, so its officers recognise Philippines supporting documents and name formats instantly.
How Real Estate Investor Golden Visa works with GoldenKey
Step 1Eligibility assessment
To be clear, 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
We secure the nomination or approval letter from the relevant authority — the stage that differs most between Real Estate Investor Golden Visa categories. Expect clear updates from your GoldenKey consultant while this step runs for the Real Estate Investor Golden Visa for Filipinos.
Step 3Application and medical
As we tell every client, the Real Estate Investor Golden Visa request is lodged with ICP or GDRFA, followed by your medical fitness test and Emirates ID biometrics.
Step 4Stamping and family
Once the 10-year visa is issued, GoldenKey handles family sponsorship visas one by one. This is also the point at which we answer any question specific to the Real Estate Investor Golden Visa for Filipinos.
Documents required
Here is what you will need for the Real Estate Investor Golden Visa for Filipinos; GoldenKey checks every item before submission.
- Educational certificates attested by the Philippines authorities and the UAE embassy, for professional activities
- Passport copy
- A bank statement from your Philippines bank for the last three months, which banks use to understand your profile
- Valuation letter from the Land Department
- A passport issued by Philippines with at least six months' validity
- A police clearance certificate from Philippines if the activity or the Golden Visa category requires it
Pricing
In practice, all prices for the Real Estate Investor Golden Visa for Filipinos are indicative, shown in AED and confirmed in writing before you pay. In practice, pricing for the Real Estate Investor Golden Visa for Filipinos depends on the package you choose; every option below includes GoldenKey's service and the government fees stated.
| 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 2026-10-06.
Why the UAE
Since 2021, most mainland activities have allowed 100% foreign ownership, and free zones have always offered it, so the Real Estate Investor Golden Visa for Filipinos no longer requires a local partner. To be clear, residence visas for owners and families come with the company, which makes the Real Estate Investor Golden Visa for Filipinos a route to relocation as well as a business decision.
Why GoldenKey
Importantly, we speak the languages our clients speak, including English, Arabic, Hindi, Urdu and Malayalam, and we can arrange Russian, French and Mandarin support for the Real Estate Investor Golden Visa for Filipinos. To be clear, if a document is missing or an approval is delayed on your Real Estate Investor Golden Visa file, we tell you immediately and explain the fix, rather than letting the application sit. GoldenKey's consultants have handled the Real Estate Investor Golden Visa for Filipinos for traders, consultants, tech founders and family offices, which gives us a realistic view of what each authority approves quickly.
If you would like a written quotation for the Real Estate Investor Golden Visa for Filipinos, use the form below or message us on WhatsApp and we will respond as soon as possible.
Frequently asked questions
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.
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.
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 a Filipino citizen own 100% of a company in Real Estate Investor Golden Visa?
Yes. Filipinos can own the full share capital of a Real Estate Investor Golden Visa company with no local partner, exactly like any other nationality.
Do Filipinos need a UAE visa before applying for Real Estate Investor Golden Visa?
No. You can apply for the licence from Philippines with scanned documents, and the investor residence visa is processed afterwards.
