Golden Visa for real estate investors

Property Owner Golden Visa

Owning UAE real estate worth AED 2 million or more can qualify you for a 10-year Golden Visa. DocTrust confirms your property's eligibility and handles the application with the land department and immigration authorities.

Quick answer

The Property Owner Golden Visa is available to people who own one or more properties in the UAE worth at least AED 2 million. Properties mortgaged with approved local banks and certain off-plan properties from approved developers can qualify, subject to emirate-specific rules. The visa is valid for 10 years and covers family sponsorship.

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Property eligibility rules to check

Total value of all qualifying properties is at least AED 2 million
Joint ownership: each owner's share is assessed (spouses may combine in some cases)
Mortgaged property: lender, valuation and confirmation letters may be required
Off-plan: must be from approved developers, with conditions set by the land department
Commercial and residential properties may both qualify

Key benefits of Property Owner Golden Visa

Invest & reside

Your property secures your residency.

Family included

Sponsor your spouse and children.

Long horizon

10 years, renewable.

Flexible ownership

Mortgaged and some off-plan properties qualify.

How the process works

Eligibility assessment
We review your profile against the current Golden Visa criteria and advise on the strongest category.
Supporting documents
We gather, attest and translate the evidence the authority needs, such as title deeds, salary certificates or endorsements.
Nomination / application
We submit through ICP or GDRFA (Dubai), or through the relevant nominating body for talent categories.
Entry permit or status change
Once approved, the entry permit is issued, or your status is changed if you are already in the UAE.
Medical, Emirates ID & insurance
We book your medical test and Emirates ID biometrics, and arrange health insurance where required.
10-year residency issued
Your Golden Visa is issued and linked to your Emirates ID. We can then sponsor your family.

Documents usually required

Passport copy (valid 6+ months) and photo
Current UAE visa / Emirates ID (if in the UAE)
Category-specific evidence (title deed, bank letter, salary certificate, endorsement, etc.)
Attested degree certificate (where the category requires it)
Health insurance (where required)
Good conduct certificate (for some categories)

Requirements can vary by authority, nationality and activity. We confirm the exact list for your case before anything is submitted.

Why clients choose DocTrust

Transparent pricing

Every quote separates government fees from our service fee. No surprise add-ons.

Fast turnaround

We prepare, type and submit applications correctly the first time, so files are not rejected and delayed.

One point of contact

One consultant handles your file from the first call until the licence, visa or certificate is in your hands.

All 7 emirates

We are based in Sharjah and work with mainland, free zone and federal authorities across the UAE.