UAE Golden Visa eligibility checker
Five routes lead to long term UAE residency, and most people only qualify for one of them. Answer two questions and see the category you are closest to, what the file needs, what it costs and how long it takes. No account, no waiting for a callback to find out.
Measured in AED.
How property turns into residency
The property route is the most predictable of the five because it depends on a number rather than a judgement. The Dubai Land Department issues a valuation certificate, immigration reads the value, and the category follows. That is why buyers who want residency alongside the investment usually aim at the AED 2,000,000 line rather than stopping at AED 750,000, even when it means a payment plan instead of a cash purchase.
Two details are worth planning for. Joint ownership counts pro rata, so a couple splitting a AED 2,000,000 unit does not automatically give both parties a ten year visa. And a mortgaged property still qualifies, provided the bank issues a no objection letter and the paid equity meets the threshold. We check both before a client commits to a unit.
If you are building the business case rather than buying to live, read our relocation and overseas buyer guide, price the entity with the company setup calculator, then browse qualifying projects.
This tool reflects published UAE government criteria as at 2026 and is general guidance, not legal or immigration advice. Thresholds and categories change. We will confirm your position with a licensed specialist before you commit to anything.
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