Dubai Property Investor Visa — 2-Year Residency
UAE residency through property ownership in Dubai — no minimum property value for sole owners (post April 2026). Any completed Dubai property now qualifies. 2-year renewable permit with 7–10 day processing.
The Dubai Property Investor Visa grants 2-year renewable UAE residency to owners of completed Dubai property. Sole owners face no minimum property value (post April 2026), while joint-ownership shares must be worth at least AED 400,000. The property must be fully completed, and processing typically takes 7–10 business days.
Who Is This For?
- You 100% own a completed Dubai property registered with the Dubai Land Department — no minimum value required
- OR you hold a joint-ownership share worth at least AED 400,000
- Property must be in a freehold zone open to non-GCC nationals
- Completed property with a mortgage: at least 50% of value or AED 375,000 (whichever is higher) must be paid
- Off-plan / under-construction properties do NOT qualify — must be fully completed and handed over
- All nationalities eligible (most countries worldwide qualify)
How It Works
- 1
Select a qualifying property
Any completed freehold property in Dubai that you fully own works. ITC iLand's real estate team can help you identify qualifying options.
- 2
Obtain title deed and financial documents
Get your Title Deed from the Dubai Land Department. For mortgaged properties, prepare a payment statement showing at least 50% paid.
- 3
Submit investor visa application via DLD Taskeen
Applications are filed through the Dubai Land Department's Taskeen service or directly through GDRFA (General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs) Dubai.
- 4
Complete medical exam and biometrics
Mandatory UAE medical test (blood test and chest X-ray) at an approved centre. Biometrics registered for Emirates ID.
- 5
Receive Emirates ID and residence stamp
2-year Emirates ID issued. Residence permit stamped in passport. Full process typically 7–10 business days end-to-end.
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Why ITC iLand for This Program?
ITC iLand has guided over 100 families through global citizenship and residency by investment programs — from Caribbean second passports to European Golden Visas. We work with government-authorized agents in each jurisdiction and bring 25+ years of international immigration expertise to ensure your application is compliant, complete, and processed without delays.
Frequently Asked Questions
The 2-year investor visa now has no minimum property value for sole owners. The 10-year Golden Visa requires a minimum AED 2,000,000 but grants longer validity and — unlike the 2-year visa — is exempt from the long-absence cancellation rule. Both are renewable. Note: years spent on the 2-year visa don't automatically upgrade you to the Golden Visa — you must independently qualify for it (e.g. an AED 2M property) and apply fresh.
No. The property must be fully completed and handed over, with a final Title Deed issued by the Dubai Land Department. Off-plan properties do not qualify until completion.
Yes. You can sponsor a spouse and children under 18 with standard documentation (marriage certificate, birth certificate, health insurance). Parents can be sponsored on a separate 1-year residence permit.
Yes — this isn't just a recommendation, it's a formal rule: the standard UAE rule applies, meaning more than 180 consecutive days outside the UAE automatically cancels the visa, regardless of its stated expiry date. That's the exact opposite of the 10-year Golden Visa, which is exempt from this rule. If you plan to spend most of your time outside the UAE, the Golden Visa may be a better fit.
No to both. The UAE has no separate "permanent residency" status — the only upgrade path is independently qualifying for the 10-year Golden Visa. UAE citizenship is likewise granted only via discretionary Cabinet nomination for select exceptional categories — not through years spent on this visa.
Renewals are processed through the GDRFA online portal. You must still own the property and your share value must meet the current requirements at the time of renewal. ITC iLand can assist with renewal applications.
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