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Buying Guides · 5 Jun 2026

Golden Visa Through Property: The 2026 Rules

By Editorial Team

Golden Visa Through Property: The 2026 Rules

A AED 2 million property investment can secure a 10-year UAE residency. Here is how the process works.

The UAE's 10-year Golden Visa remains one of the strongest incentives in global property.

Qualifying Own property (or properties) worth AED 2 million or more. Off-plan and mortgaged properties can qualify, subject to conditions.

The process Title deed verification, medical, Emirates ID — most applicants complete the process within weeks.

Why it matters Long-term residency decouples your visa from employment and extends to family members.